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Why should Canadians be concerned about Central American asylum seekers?

TORONTO, March 9, 2020 – When Central American families, men, women and children attempt to cross into the U.S., they’re faced with hardened U.S. immigration policies meant to stop unauthorized entry – even though many of these migrants are just desperate to flee violence and poverty in their homelands. The transit experiences of migrants trying […]

York researchers receive $1.1 million in COVID-19 research funding

Three York University researchers will receive more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 rapid research funding over two years to explore issues of trust, stigmatization and social perceptions of risk, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced today.

York researchers receive $1.1 million in COVID-19 research funding

Three York University researchers will receive more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 rapid research funding over two years to explore issues of trust, stigmatization and social perceptions of risk, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced today.

Trade Minister launches $1.8 M women entrepreneurship program

York University’s ELLA program kicks off in advance of International Women’s Day TORONTO, March 3, 2020 – An accelerator program supporting 54 women entrepreneurs from York Region and the Greater Toronto Area is being unveiled at a launch event tonight featuring Canada’s International Trade Minister Mary Ng. ELLA (Entrepreneurial Leadership & Learning Alliance) – a […]

Program for women entrepreneurs to launch before International Women’s Day

TORONTO, February 27, 2020 – A federally-funded program tailored to give 54 women entrepreneurs from York Region and the Greater Toronto Area the tools and connections needed to grow their businesses will launch at an event next Tuesday, March 3. York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton will be joined by the Honourable Mary […]

Lassonde School of Engineering supports Black youth from GTA in FIRST Robotics Canada competition

Collaboration inspires students to participate in robotics and create STEM futures TORONTO, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 –In a unique collaboration to support Black youth in STEM, the Lassonde School of Engineering has partnered with the African Canadian Christian Network (ACCN) to sponsor their robotics team, made up of high school students from the local Jane-Finch […]

What happens when the Universe ends?

How does it all end? Does the Universe end the same way it started, with a bang? Media are invited to hear theoretical astrophysicist and science communicator Katie Mack discuss what modern astrophysicists believe will happen in her talk, Death of a Universe, at York University.