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Artificial Intelligence for Public Health Advancement launches at York University
Today, the University announced the launch of a new Centre of Excellence – Artificial Intelligence for Public Health Advancement (AIPHA) funded through an Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence p
April 9, 2026 | 2:50 pm
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Researchers model how to contain Avian flu H5N1 in case of human-to-human transmission
At this point, Avian flu H5N1 is thought incapable of transmitting between humans, but a recent case in British Columbia with an unknown source of transmission has piqued the curiosity and concern of
March 27, 2026 | 6:15 am
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Globally, higher education linked to ‘WEIRD’ cultural values, York-led study finds
A new study published today in Nature Communications finds that world-wide, people with higher levels of education are more culturally similar to those in Canada, the U.S. U.K. and other Anglo, indust
March 26, 2026 | 4:30 pm
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York University jumps 20 spots in today’s QS World University Rankings by Subject
York University jumped 20 spots in the QS World University Rankings by Subject today out of close to 2,000 universities. The University continues its upward trajectory landing six subjects in the top
March 25, 2026 | 1:20 pm
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Rethinking brain-like artificial intelligence: A new study reveals hidden mismatches
A new study by York University researchers have found a potential striking flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models.
March 25, 2026 | 1:18 pm