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Asteroid now most surveyed in solar system, thanks to a Canadian laser instrument
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 - The much-anticipated arrival of the Bennu asteroid sample to Earth means researchers across Canada and the world will be able to study it to better learn about the origins of
September 21, 2023 | 3:13 pm
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Study finds COVID cases underreported in most African countries during initial stage
A new analysis of COVID-19 cases in Africa shows that for most of the continent’s countries the rate of infection was likely much higher than reported in the initial stages, found York University rese
September 20, 2023 | 9:51 am
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Shared commitment to a more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous future recognized during Desjardins President’s visit to York U
Desjardins partnership in support of critical York accelerator programs highlighted during university tour event
September 15, 2023 | 10:57 am
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York U prof gets $1M+ for novel research on role of mitochondria in muscle decline
Federal government grant to support work looking at role of exercise, sex and age on muscle decline, emerging role of lysosomes TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 - Aging is inevitable and with it comes a declin
September 14, 2023 | 2:17 pm
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Lack of maternal care effects development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee’s microbiome, dev
September 14, 2023 | 8:16 am
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York University receives Canada’s first Best University for Commuters recognition
York University has been designated as the first Best University for Commuters in Canada by Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) for their transportation solutions for students, staff and faculty.
September 13, 2023 | 9:23 am
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York U program helps fund 16 Global South health-care hubs to combat infectious diseases
A York University-led program is helping bolster health care in the Global South by providing more than $5.8 million in funding for 16 projects in as many countries, including polio surveillance in Et
September 12, 2023 | 9:21 am
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Alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design shine at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
Alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) have films appearing at the 46th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which runs until Sept. 17.
September 11, 2023 | 9:46 pm
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New exhibit explores stories of loss, tragedy in long-term care homes
Giving voice to the tales of devastating loss, tragedy, hopes and aspirations, COVID in the House of Old (CIHO) by York University Associate Professor and historian Megan Davies will exhibit at four n
September 11, 2023 | 2:07 pm
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Incoming York U engineering students to pursue dreams of entrepreneurship, giving back, with $100K+ Schulich Leader scholarships
Two student have been named recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship. Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,400 students were nominated, of which 10
September 5, 2023 | 10:00 am