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This is the official School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University twitter page. This page has up to date information from the Academic Office.

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📢 Our incredible community of students, staff, faculty, retirees, and alumni are driving positive social change—from cell to community!

We’re excited to share the inaugural Kinesiology & Health Science eBulletin, showcasing remarkable achievements! https://t.co/lly4E5UEIl

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Say cheese, grads!

Booking for your grad photos is officially live.

This applies to all members of the Class of 2026-2027, including October convocation grads.

Have questions? Reach out to customer service at [email protected] or call 416-653-5103.

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Congratulations to incoming student Israa Sinan who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Brain Health Care (BHCare) MSc Trainee Award. We are delighted to welcome Israa to the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.

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Congratulations to PhD candidate Ghazal Adibmoradi (supervisor Dr. Devin Phillips), who recently won the Journal of Physiology Award at the 2026 Ontario Exercise Physiology (OEP) Conference in Guelph!

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Congratulations to our incredible KHS Class of 2026. Today was a momentous celebration as our graduates walked across the stage, and our faculty were there in full academic colors cheering them on every step of the way.

Here is to the next chapter of your journeys!

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Congratulations to School of Kinesiology and Health Science undergraduate students who were well represented at the Canadian Anatomy Research and Education (CARE) conference this past weekend in Toronto!

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Congratulations to Joel Prowting for winning the 2025 Dissertation Prize in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University!

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Congratulations to Pierre Lemieux, KAHS PhD student co-supervised by Dr. Emilie Roudier and Dr. Olivier Birot.

Awarded the NSERC Michael Smith Mobility Supplement, Pierre is sharing his research across Europe before heading to ETH Zurich for a 2-month exchange 🌍✈️

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Congratulations Adriano on being the recipient of one of this year’s Sport & Recreation Awards in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science! 🏆

Well deserved 👏💙

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Congratulations to Danielle Burnett on receiving this year’s Sport & Recreation Awards and the PhD Canada Student Award in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science! 🎉

A well-deserved recognition of her dedication and outstanding achievements.

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Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Perry on his new appointment as Strategic Advisor to the Dean on Foundational Health Sciences and Partnerships, effective July 1! 👏

We look forward to his continued impact in advancing research and partnerships in the Faculty of Health.

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Congratulations to PhD student Parmis Mirzadeh on receiving the Arya Sharma Obesity Canada Rising Star at the Obesity Summit in Montreal! 🎉

A well-earned recognition of her hard work, dedication, and contributions to research. Looking forward to seeing all that’s ahead!

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🎉 Congratulations to Victor Lai, our 3rd-year KINE student, on reaching the semi-finals (3rd place) at the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships. He is the first Canadian to achieve this in the Open era!

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⏰ Deadline approaching! Sign up before it’s too late!

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Join us for "Outta My Endzone: Heated Rivalry, Desire & The Queering of Sport" 🏳️‍🌈🏒 An engaging convo on rivalry, identity & the queering of sport. All are welcome!

🗓️ Thurs, March 12
⌛ 6–8PM
📍 Athletic Centre Dance Studio (55 Harbord St)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/Gn9K7tyCVz

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Join us for "Outta My Endzone: Heated Rivalry, Desire & The Queering of Sport" 🏳️‍🌈🏒 An engaging convo on rivalry, identity & the queering of sport. All are welcome!

🗓️ Thurs, March 12
⌛ 6–8PM
📍 Athletic Centre Dance Studio (55 Harbord St)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/Gn9K7tyCVz

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Congratulations Ruth Zaza & Emily Ngo on being featured in the Toronto Star for their journeys through York’s KAHS program! 🎉 Their work in health equity, patient care & health promotion shows how hands on learning and mentorship prepare students for in demand health careers.

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Congratulations to Nicole Smeha on her first PhD paper! 🎉 “Beyond sex: the effects of testosterone on visuomotor performance” examines cognitive-motor integration and hormones, co-authored by Alison Macpherson, Heather Edgell, and Diana Gorbet. 👏

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🎓 Don’t let your best angle graduate without you, book your photo session now and capture your moment before it’s gone!

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Congratulations to Michael Kalu on receiving the 2025 New Investigator Award from the Canadian Association on Gerontology! 🎉 This award recognizes his outstanding contributions and leadership potential in aging research. 👏

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Congratulations to Lyndsay M. C. Hayhurst, Nadine Schuurman & Hana Larson on their new paper, “Spatializing sexual and gender-based violence, gendered mobilities, and the built environment,” advancing feminist, GIS-informed approaches to mobility and safety. 🎉👏

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Celebrating Prof 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.