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Oct 7, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
York University’s Faculty of Health is seeking proposals for a functional near-infrared spectroscopy system for head-unrestrained brain imaging. The system will be used alongside eye-tracking and hand-tracking devices to study naturalistic human behavior in real-world settings. The approximately CAD 200,000 budget includes delivery, warranty, installation and training.
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Oct 8, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
York University seeks proposals to design, develop, test, launch, support, and maintain the Alcohol Change Course App for its Centre for Research on Addiction Vulnerability in Early Life. The secure, mobile-first platform is intended to support clinical care and research concerning alcohol misuse and related mental health challenges. It will provide participants with personalized intervention content and timely support while giving authorized researchers and clinicians tools to manage assessments and review progress.
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Oct 8, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
York University is seeking a qualified bidder to modernize elevators in the Ross Building on its Keele Campus. The complete request-for-tender documents are available through MERX. Bidders must submit their bids and accompanying documents electronically through York University’s Bonfire portal.
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Toronto
Enrollment
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52,900
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Yeo
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Board meetings and strategic plans from York University
The Board of Governors meeting included several key appointments and re-appointments, including the Dean of the Faculty of Education, the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and the Vice-President Advancement. Approvals were granted for a compensation framework for clinical faculty leaders, an amendment to the pension plan, a contract for end-user computing products with Dell Canada Inc., and amendments to banking resolutions. The President delivered a presentation on university priorities, focusing on student success, the Academic Plan, enrolment growth, artificial intelligence, and innovation initiatives. Additionally, the Board received reports regarding the Presidential Search process, the Annual Report on the Pension Plan and Pension Fund, an interim appointment extension, and committee updates.
The meeting encompassed several key actions, including appointments and re-appointments to the Board of Governors and the Pension Fund Board of Trustees, along with a decanal appointment. Approvals were granted for the authority to extend terms for officers and deans, the selection of an auditor for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the consolidated financial statements, the multi-year operating budget plan, the annual report on educational costs, amendments to the pension plan, and committee workplans. Presentations covered the President's year-end retrospective regarding university achievements and rankings, student representative activities, and an overview of the multi-year budget plan. Additionally, various reports were presented, including employment equity and investment reports, as well as updates from several board committees.
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The 2026-2030 University Academic Plan serves as a roadmap to consolidate past achievements and address future challenges. It is structured around six overarching principles: Forward-looking Teaching & Learning, Creating for Today & Tomorrow, Pathways to Thriving & Success, Working as Partners, Expanding Global Connections, and Living Well Together. The plan aims to foster a better future by advancing academic excellence, research, student well-being, partnerships, and global engagement, with a sustained commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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