Special Event During the UN 2023 SDG Summit: Addressing Global Water Insecurity

Join us virtually on Monday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. ET for a special event for the UNITAR Global Water Academy, co-presented by York University, UNITAR and United Nations University, during the UN SDG Summit, with a panel titled “Addressing Global Water Insecurity: Harnessing the Power of Big Data, Novel Technologies and International Collaboration.” Featuring […]

Glendon Campus 20-Minute Cleanup

To celebrate Earth Month, the York community is invited to participate in a 20-minute campus clean-up at Glendon and Keele Campus! This event will help create positive change – a greener campus with restored ecosystems to help mitigate climate change. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3ZkCkbe ___________ Pour célébrer le Mois de la Terre, la communauté de York […]

Keele Campus 20-Minute Cleanup

York University has ambitious plans to become one of the most sustainable universities in Canada. Achieving this goal requires members of the York community to uphold their shared responsibility to support sustainability actions and initiatives on our campuses. This Earth Month, do your part by participating in a 20-minute clean-up to beautify our campuses, reduce […]

Sustainability and Climate Action Conference

Join us for a Sustainability & Climate Action Conference hosted by Many Green Hands YU on March 31st (4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.) in CLH B. Opportunities include networking with inspiring members of the York University community and learning about the many ways you can get involved in environmental volunteering, leadership and career building. We hope to […]

Campus Tree Planting (Keele Campus)

To celebrate Earth Month, the York community is invited to participate in campus tree planting at Glendon (April 12) and Keele campus (April 13)! This event will help create positive change – a greener campus with restored ecosystems to help mitigate climate change. NOTE: Limited number of spots for tree planting. Please indicate in the […]

WWF Living Planet Leader Webinar

Did you know you can get recognized for your environmental efforts on campus? We’re hosting a webinar about our partnership with WWF Canada that will help YOU become a Living Planet Leader! Find out how to start your journey on Monday, March 20 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.  REGISTER HERE: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcu-qqT0vHNCmSv0OcpIXyRRYMHcU-TtK

Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDG) Student Hub Information Session

In celebration of SDG Week, sign up for the SDG Student Hub Information Session on March 6, open to any York U student who is interested in learning more about the SDG Student Hub and how to become a member. There will be a brief presentation and an opportunity for questions. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3y4DPz4 

Film Screening and Q&A: The Changing Face of Iceland

On Thursday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m., join renowned filmmaker Mark Terry, an adjunct professor in York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC), for a film viewing and Q&A on The Changing Face of Iceland, his latest documentary about the impacts of climate change on the island nation of Iceland. The documentary examines […]

Sustainability Innovation Fund (SIF) – Information Session

Please sign up for an Sustainability Innovation Fund (SIF) information session open to any community member who is interested in learning more about the SIF and the application process. There will be a brief presentation and an opportunity for questions. You will receive a confirmation email with meeting details.   Register here.  

Metrolinx Pop Up Event

Metrolinx is coming to York University on Tuesday, November 29,  from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Vari Hall Rotunda. Metrolinx is currently undertaking the largest transportation investment in Ontario’s history, while also operating GO Transit, UP Express and PRESTO. If you are interested in knowing more about who they are, what they do, local projects, and student discounts, feel […]