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Celebrating Professor Sherry Grace for her outstanding scholarly impact in cardiac rehabilitation research! Recognized as “the most prolific contributor to CR research,” Dr. Grace leads with 190 publications and top-ranked contributions that advance science and improve patient care.
December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
KINE 4680 hosted two FIT-funded mini-conferences bringing together undergrads, grad mentors, faculty, and community partners for intergenerational learning, mock research, and meaningful engagement. Huge thanks to our faculty leads and grad mentors for making it possible!
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Amazing day of learning! 🙌 Four Certified Athletic Therapists from Enovis Canada joined us to teach our AT students about electro-therapeutic modalities. Nearly 40 students attended with great feedback! Huge thanks to Dr. Michael Boni and Dr. Loriann Hynes for making it happen.
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Proud of our KAHS student-athletes honoured at the Academic All-Canadian Program on December 2nd, 2025. Your hard work in sport and academics shines! 📚🏅
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Join us December 4 at York’s Schulich School of Business for the CIHR Dissemination Grant Event! Featuring KAHS researchers Dr. Cleworth, Dr. Gage, Dr. Mochizuki & Dr. Kalu.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Celebrating KINE student Johnathon Orr as part of Sunnybrook’s third Work-Integrated Learning cohort, where he’s gaining hands-on experience in rehabilitation, research, and accessible care. As well as, shaping his path toward improving recovery and inclusion in health care. 🎉
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Michaels on his recent publication in Nature! His research sheds new light on how the brain predicts and adapts to unexpected changes in movement, a major step forward in understanding motor control and neuroscience. 👏🧠
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations to Mathieu Poirier, Director of York’s Global Strategy Lab, on the YFile coverage highlighting GSL’s new Global Health Law research program. The initiative brings law and public health together to advance equitable, evidence-informed responses to global health challenges.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join us for a talk and Q&A with York alum Dr. Dionne Stephens, Professor of Psychology at Florida International University, as she presents “Anatomies of Control: Tracing Dehumanizing Constructions of Black Womanhood.”

🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7 | 🕙 10–11:30 AM | 📍BSB 164
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🎓 Calling all upcoming graduates! It’s time to celebrate your achievement, book your grad photo session today and capture this milestone moment forever!
October 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Discover your next steps and explore exciting career pathways in KHS with insights from York alumni! Hear from:
Omidreza Sadrmanesh (MSc ’25) – Research Assistant, TMU
Parastou Moghimi (BSc ’23) – Registered Kinesiologist, TELUS

🔗 RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yJCScnGiSF
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Don’t miss your chance to join us! 🎉 Sign up today and be part of this exciting event!
🌍✨ Join us for a free talk with Professor Holly Thorpe on Youth, Climate Change, and Communities of Care — exploring how young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are navigating the impacts of extreme flooding and building resilience.

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October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations to Professors George Mochizuki, Anthony Scimè, Michael Paris and Devin Phillips, who are among thirteen YorkU researchers awarded CFI funding to advance cutting-edge projects in AI, health equity, nanosatellite manufacturing, muscle health, and more! 🎉
October 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations to Olivier Birot and Emilie Roudier on their YFile feature highlighting their research trip in the French Alps that took an unexpected turn and led to new insights in physiological health.

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York faculty scale new heights in physiological health research - YFile
Professors Olivier Birot and Emilie Roudier bring the mountain into the classroom, using a harrowing rescue and smart technology to explore the body's response to extreme stress.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
📣 Exciting Opportunity Alert!

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science (Faculty of Health) is thrilled to announce a contractually-limited teaching position in Diet and Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention!

For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/2t6z2j7c
October 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The LaMarsh Centre and the School of Kinesiology and Health Science welcomed Dr. Cindy Sit (Chinese University of Hong Kong), who shared her research on adapted physical activity with around 60 students and faculty in attendance. A valuable and enriching event 🎉
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🇧🇷✨ Discover Rio through the eyes of our HH/GH 4920 students — where health meets culture, and every story shines! 🌿🌺
September 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
New findings from Dr. Emilie Roudier’s team—Brian Lam, Pierre Lemieux, Manpreet Gulri, Sokaina Akhtar, Monica Tawadrous & Mayoorey Murugathasan—show endurance running triggers an epigenetic mark (H3Ub) that activates Notch1, a gene tied to muscle health & fatigue resistance.
September 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Congratulations Dr. Parissa Safai on her appointment as interim VP Equity, People & Culture starting January 2026. Currently Chair of Kinesiology & Health Science, she brings deep leadership experience and a strong commitment to equity! 🥳
September 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
🌍✨ Join us for a free talk with Professor Holly Thorpe on Youth, Climate Change, and Communities of Care — exploring how young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are navigating the impacts of extreme flooding and building resilience.

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September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What a journey! Huge thanks to everyone who participated and made Destination Graduation such a successful and special event. 🎉 We hope you had a great time and made some new friendships!

Big thank you to all the staff members that had helped to make this whole thing possible and KAHSSO!
September 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🌱 Step away from screens, step onto the land. This Land- Learning event is your midweek reset, all are welcome!

To sign up, visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚴‍♀️ Need a break from textbooks? Trade study stress for a sweat session! Join Larkin Lamarche for a spin class!

To sign up, visit: reconline.yorkulions.ca/Program/GetP...
September 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hey October grads! 🎓 Don’t let your best angle graduate without you, book your photo session now and capture your moment before it’s gone!
September 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
History made! Kinesiology & Health Science student Victor Lai wins Canada’s first-ever medal at the Badminton World Championships, snagging bronze in men’s singles! 🏅 We're cheering you on!

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Victor Lai earns bronze for Canada's 1st-ever medal at badminton world championships | CBC Sports
Victor Lai has made history by becoming Canada's first-ever medallist at the badminton world championships.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM