Research In Action

Research in Action is an engaging speaker series that brings established researchers and educators to Yorkville University to share their expertise, insights, and experiences. Designed around two core aims: Research Development and Capacity Building, each session offers valuable opportunities for faculty and staff to strengthen their research skills and expand their scholarly capacity. 

Through thought-provoking presentations, interactive activities, and open discussions, Research in Action fosters a deeper understanding of the research process and cultivates a collaborative learning environment where participants can explore innovative methodologies and address common research challenges.

Each 75-minute session is carefully curated to balance theoretical foundations with real-world applications, ensuring that participants leave with both enhanced knowledge and concrete tools for advancing their research and scholarly work. By connecting Yorkville University with leading voices in research and education, Research in Action strengthens our institutional research culture while supporting individual professional development and academic excellence.

Stay tune. Our first event is scheduled on November 3rd, 2025!

The inaugural session is scheduled for November 3, 2025. It will be held in a hybrid format — in person at the Steeles Campus and online via Microsoft Teams. A […]

Matthew Dunleavy wearing a pink and purple polka-dot shirt under a grey blazer with red-framed glasses and a long reddish-brown beard smiling into the camera
Matthew Dunleavy

Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence and Development

Matthew Dunleavy (he/him) is an educational developer and scholarly teacher with over 9+ years’ experience. He immediately joins our CTEI from York University where he was an Educational Developer with the Teaching Commons; before entering that role, he served as the Program Director of the Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) Program at the Maple League of Universities (Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Mount Allison University; and St. Francis Xavier University). In 2022, he was awarded the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for this work.