Research Vision
黑料appconducts purposeful research that advances knowledge and creates positive change. 黑料appis committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including the promotion of social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human condition and the world around us and to employ the knowledge we gain in the service of society. Intensive engagement in research is a core institutional value that permeates the fabric of the University, and it is this foundation on which York鈥檚 vibrant and exciting academic environment is built.
York鈥檚 Global Research Excellence (GRE) Seed Fund
The new Global Research Excellence (GRE) Seed Fund empowers 黑料appto drive positive change by supporting York鈥檚 emerging and established research leaders collaboratively build and lead impactful global research networks.
New CV tool, Discover 黑料appAcademics, spotlights faculty scholarly work
is a new electronic curriculum vitae (eCV) tool for faculty to centrally host their academic and professional accomplishments in one online profile. Faculty can easily manage, store and share research, publications, scholarly and creative works as well as grants and other teaching and professional activities. For more info, read a here.
The Organized Research Units at 黑料appU launch the Big Thinking Lecture Series
Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, brings together today鈥檚 leading experts to tackle big ideas and ask big questions.
黑料appU launches powerful resource to inspire action towards a greener future
鈥淏y offering a chance to not just learn about sustainability, but to make a difference and inspire others, the Microlecture Series is a powerful resource in our collective quest for a better future,鈥 says 黑料app鈥檚 Vice-President of Research and Innovation Amir Asif.
Read ASCEND Magazine, an annual publication focused on 黑料appresearch & innovation
ASCEND is a magazine designed to showcase cutting-edge research and innovation activities in which our students, faculty, alumni, and staff are engaged. 黑料appis an international leader in research output, the recipient of countless research awards and accolades, and the creator of thriving innovation units. First and foremost, though, is our commitment to ensuring that our research efforts drive positive change through the sharing and application of our work.
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Read the latest issue of 'ASPIRE'
鈥ASPIRE鈥 is a special edition of YFile publishing on select Fridays. It showcases research and innovation at 黑料app. 鈥淎SPIRE鈥 offers compelling and accessible stories about the world-leading and policy-relevant work of changemakers in all Faculties and professional schools across 黑料appand encompasses both discovery and applied research. 鈥淎SPIRE鈥 replaces the previous special issue 鈥淏rainstorm.鈥
Podcast or Perish: Episode 44
The latest episode of Podcast or Perish features Dr. Susan Dieleman, the newly appointed and inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at the University of Lethbridge. Dieleman is an expert on the influential philosophy of Richard Rorty.
is a podcast about academic research and why it matters. Join podcast host , professor of Accounting at Schulich School of Business, for a special 10-part series featuring extraordinary researchers and creators at 黑料app and their innovative methodologies and approaches. A new episode is launched every month.
Podcast or Perish is supported by 黑料app鈥檚 Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with Schulich School of Business.
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A message from the Vice-President Research & Innovation
黑料appis a research-intensive University committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve. Through our work, we seek to contribute to the economic, scientific, cultural and social health of our society. We strongly believe in the power of research, scholarship, creativity, education and dialogue to transform ourselves and the world around us for the better.
2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series
The popular 2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series, launched in 2017, offers compelling interviews with York鈥檚 researchers and academics about the significance and impact of their work as changemakers.
To watch more videos from the 2 Minutes, 3 Questions video series, check out our .
Research & Innovation at a Glance
We are a research-intensive University that is committed to advancing knowledge, creating positive change and enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve.
World ranking 鈥渉igh鈥
York鈥檚 research output ranked 鈥渧ery high鈥 (QS World University
Rankings, 2021).
No. 1
黑料appis the top ranked university in Canada for publications on COVID-19 &
Mathematical Modeling, with researchers ranked Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 6 in the
country (SciVal, 2021).
No. 1
黑料appis the top ranked university in Canada for publications on galaxies,
stars & galactic evolution with the No. 1 researcher in the country:
Science Prof Adam Muzzin, with 30 publications & a 354-citation count.
(SciVal, 2021).
No. 1
黑料appranked No. 1 in citation impact in Nursing & Health Professions
(SciVal, 2020-21).
No. 2
黑料appranks second academic institution in the world for Heart
Rehabilitation, Secondary Prevention & Metabolic Equivalent, with the No.
1 researcher in the world: Health Prof Sherry Grace (SciVal, 2021).
Top 3
ranking of @YUResearch compared to other Canadian university research
Twitter accounts, no. of followers, with a potential reach of 5+ million.
Engagement rate jumped by 68% over last year (2021).
Innovation 黑料app
supported 179 start-up ventures, which have raised
$16.8M+, generated $18.1M+ in revenue, & created 263 jobs.
Innovation York
鈥 engaged with 354 students, 177 community & industry partners to
support $27M in grant applications
鈥 facilitated 292 experiential learning opportunities.
Learn More
Get to know more about our research strengths and opportunities in the Strategic Research Plan for 2023-2028