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York University excels in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with AMPD's Performing Arts ranking third in Canada and in the global Top 100

York University excels in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with AMPD's Performing Arts ranking third in Canada and in the global Top 100

The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) among the top 100 globally and third in Canada for Performing Arts. This year's rankings evaluated close to 2,000 universities across 55 academic disciplines. York University jumped 20 spots in rankings and saw its highest-ever number […]

Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run

Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run

AMPD Professor Syreeta Hector recently concluded the final performance of her solo work, Black Ballerina at Native Earth Performing Arts’ Aki Studio in Toronto. The piece, which has toured nationally for six years, explores the intersections of race, identity and classical ballet through Hector’s personal lens as a mixed-race artist and educator.

The National Ballet of Canada brings 'YOU dance' back to York University for its third year

The National Ballet of Canada brings 'YOU dance' back to York University for its third year

This May, York will mark its third year collaborating with the The National Ballet of Canada (NBOC) through the YOU dance initiative, the company’s signature community engagement program. Students will not only watch the performances, but also take part by asking questions and engaging with some of the country’s leading dance artists.

AMPD Summer course teaches cultural understanding through movement

AMPD Summer course teaches cultural understanding through movement

Professor Patrick Alcedo’s Summer 2024 course, Philippine Folk Dance and Culture, immersed the students in the world of Philippine dance for three weeks, bringing them into contact with students and faculty from five universities, as well as a national dance troupe, as they learned new steps and movement sequences.

AMPD Professor Danielle Robinson receives a 2024 President’s University-Wide Teaching Award

AMPD Professor Danielle Robinson receives a 2024 President’s University-Wide Teaching Award

Robinson received the award in recognition of her ability to create an interdisciplinary learning environment where students from diverse academic backgrounds can work collaboratively and approach problems from contrasting directions. That ability has, in part, been channelled into her leadership around the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) initiative, an experiential education opportunity for students that allows […]

AMPD Alumni Shine Bright at 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

AMPD Alumni Shine Bright at 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

At the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards, alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) were recognized for their outstanding contributions to film, television and digital media. Their collective achievements resulted in over a dozen Canadian Screen Awards. Going into Canadian Screen Week, more than 40 AMPD alumni were nominated across 28 categories. […]

2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject: AMPD Performing Arts Among Top 150 Globally

2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject: AMPD Performing Arts Among Top 150 Globally

Every year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject identifies the world's strongest universities in 55 individual subject areas, grouped into five subject areas: Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences and Medicine; Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences and Management. In the 2024 publication of the rankings, York University experienced notable changes in its […]