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September 21, 2021
York announces four recipients of the Provostial Fellowships to will work to advance the priorities of the University Academic Plan

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September 20, 2021
An update on the work of the President’s Advisory Council on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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September 13, 2021
The Royal Society of Canada elects five York professors into its ranks

September 13, 2021
Lassonde School of Engineering at York partners with Scotiabank to deliver industry leading research into financial crimes, advance STEM and STEAM programs

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September 9, 2021
York student-athlete sets North American record at Tokyo Paralympics

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September 9, 2021
The 46th Toronto International Film Festival opens tonight & Julie Rekai Rickerd, who ruled the press room when Paul Newman and Donald Sutherland were among the A-list attendees, gets her close up

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If the snap election just ended in Canada has taught us just one thing it is that governments need to gain voter confidence in order to win at the polls. Public trust in politicians has wavered during the pandemic and yet political accountability remains a key issue. York sociologist Cary Wu explains why

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York alum Leah Vosko is a University political science professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair whose two decades of research on precarious employment is helping to enhance the status of temporary migrant agricultural workers who work Canada’s farms 

A few things have changed since we were last on campus, but no matter where you’re joining us from this year, we welcome you to the York community

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It’s back to school and whether classes are taking place in person or online immersive technologies have become a student’s new best friends – expanding their educational experience

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Faculty of Graduate Studies launches Academic Excellence Fund

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York University's 2021 Orientation kicks off this weekend. Here's a look at what's planned

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Welcome to York

York Orientation offers a wide variety of Orientation programming for all new and incoming students. It is a great way to meet new people, discover campus resources, and learn all about your degree while providing you with a smooth transition into university.

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A community of changemakers working to create a better future

York believes that our diverse community, excellent learning and research, and commitment to collaboration allows us to address complex global challenges to create positive change in the local and global communities we serve. Our staff, students and faculty are passionate about building a more innovative, just and sustainable world.