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Lake ice becoming increasingly unsafe at start and end of winter, raising risk of drowning

Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is be

December 11, 2024 | 3:11 pm

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York University remains among top sustainable academic institutions in world

York University excels in sustainability, holding its position in the top 120 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, despite stiffer competition from some 300 ad

December 10, 2024 | 8:58 am

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AI could help solve questions about health of sleeping on back after 28-weeks pregnancy

The importance of sleep for improving brain function, mood, cardiovascular health, metabolic health and staving off dementia has emerged as a hot topic, but for pregnant women, sleep position may also

December 6, 2024 | 9:37 am

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Gift from Métis Nation of Ontario to establish York University fellowship in Métis Studies

The gift of $749,500 will support doctoral students engaged in research into Métis life and history A gift of $749,500 from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) will enable the establishment of a new doc

December 5, 2024 | 4:01 pm

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Small-town American chooses York for spirit and program offerings  

York’s rising in world rankings in his favourite subjects and the campus’s positive vibe got Heath Leone to pack residence-living essentials, laptop, external drive and all, to move to the Great North

November 27, 2024 | 12:09 pm