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Novel AI technique able to distinguish between progressive brain tumours and radiation necrosis, York U study finds
While targeted radiation can be an effective treatment for brain tumours, subsequent potential necrosis of the treated areas can be hard to distinguish from the tumours on a standard MRI. A new study led by a York University professor in the Lassonde School of Engineering found that a novel AI-based method is better able to distinguish between the two types of lesions on advanced MRI than the human eye alone, a discovery that could help clinicians more accurately identify and treat the issues.
York takes a top five spot in Research Infosource rankings for comprehensive universities
York University placed in the top five for comprehensive universities in the 2025 Research Infosource Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities. York also ranked number one out of 13 comprehensive universities nationally
Dance effective in fighting against cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, York U study finds
A new study led by researchers at York University shows that dance can be beneficial in halting the cognitive decline associated with Parkinson’s disease and, for some participants, they even showed signs of improvement. Faculty of Health Associate Professor Joseph DeSouza, co-author of the study, says since cognition is nearly always expected to decline as the illness progresses and this was a multi-year study, the findings are quite remarkable.
York University places in top 75 global universities for key subjects in latest Shanghai Ranking
York University continues to excel on the world stage with the latest ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), which puts York in the top 75 in the world for four subjects.
Glendon College commemorated with new provincial plaque
The Ontario Heritage Trust, in collaboration with York University, unveiled a new provincial plaque at Glendon College that recognizes its pivotal role in advancing bilingual education in Ontario and across Canada. Glendon, York University’s founding campus, opened in September 1959 on the Toronto estate, built in the 1920s, that once belonged to the Wood family. Today, Glendon is a cornerstone of Ontario’s educational heritage.
Priming for planned sex increases desire, frequency in parents with young children, York study finds
Between the lack of sleep and free time, physical, hormonal and relationship changes, and juggling work and other life commitments, many couples find their sex lives take a hit in the transition to parenthood. Continuing through the early years of child rearing, this can have a negative impact on the overall relationship. While spontaneous sex is put on a pedestal in Western society, a new study led by researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health found that encouraging couples with young children to plan sex led to increased desire and frequency.
York Region Council approves $25M to support York University’s new School of Medicine
TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 — York University welcomes York Region’s decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028. The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built in […]
