York University - Faculty of Health

08/18/2026

York University researchers receive $9.3M+ in new federal funding. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) Insight Grants program will support research projects addressing topics ranging from AI to health, equity, and social change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yORM2y. 📋 |

08/13/2026

Looking to strengthen your SSHRC or OGS doctoral scholarship application?

We’re bringing together faculty members with extensive grant writing and Tri Council funding experience and previous SSHRC award recipients to share practical insights and advice for preparing a competitive application.

Students who attend and participate will be eligible for a digital badge recognizing their professional development and scholarship writing skills.

Registration is required: bit.ly/3Sn4XXU

08/04/2026

Faculty of Health researchers Ali Abdul Sater (Kinesiology and Health Science), Kate Dunn (Nursing) and Jonathan Weiss (Psychology) are among four researchers receiving a combined total of $3.5M in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Learn more about their projects: tinyurl.com/bdd9wp9f |

07/31/2026

A major milestone for our School of Medicine! Thanks to a $55.8M investment from the Province of Ontario, we're advancing our path to accreditation and a 2028 launch - training the next generation of family medicine physicians. https://bit.ly/4bp2imW |

07/28/2026

Hey Future Student! Join our Graduate Recruitment team to discuss questions you may have about international admissions at York. This is a free, virtual drop-in event.

Registration is required. To RSVP or learn more, visit bit.ly/3lP4s8T

07/20/2026

York University is enhancing anatomy education through virtual dissection tools and synthetic cadavers, providing students with improved opportunities to learn about the human body. Studies indicate that these methods produce results comparable to traditional approaches, showing that technology is broadening access to health science education. 🔬 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R8li1X. |

07/20/2026

Discover how Connected Minds at York University is uniting researchers, communities, and industry to push AI forward. Researchers involved with York University-led Connected Minds are working on a $318-million project (in collaboration with Queen's University and supported by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund) to develop AI that is trustworthy, accountable, inclusive, and focused on real human needs. Learn more in the Toronto Star. 📰 🖥️

07/16/2026

Kinesiology & Health Science alum Elwin Lau (B. Sc ’97) shares how one campus opportunity sparked a career in sports medicine on the world’s biggest stage. bit.ly/44uViRy

York University - School of Kinesiology and Health Science

From intramural first aid coordinator to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, York alum Elwin Lau (B. Sc ’97) shares how one campus opportunity sparked a career in sports medicine on the world’s biggest stage. 🏆⚽

“At York University, I organized first-aid coverage for all intramural sports. Looking back, that experience helped me deliver medical services at increasingly larger events, including national championships and international tournaments."

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44uViRy. |

07/06/2026

York University will welcome 11 doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers via the first CIRTA funding worth $1.4M. They will work on challenges such as AI-based outbreak prediction, climate-sensitive disease warning, chemical removal from wastewater, and personalized aging therapies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aTBMC3.

06/29/2026

Dr. Harvey Skinner, Professor Emeritus and Founding Dean (2006-16) of the Faculty of Health, is one of seven community members who have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary as a Faculty, we congratulate Dr. Skinner on this prestigious appointment! Learn more: tinyurl.com/35f6z9e8 |