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York U and Southlake partner to create positive change in health care across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County
By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, York University and Southlake Regional Health Centre agree to leverage their collective strengths in health care and research to address pressing
December 11, 2023 | 3:44 pm
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Night skies to deliver winter wonderland of light shows this holiday season
It maybe wintertime, but the night sky is still alight with star gazing possibilities this holiday season, starting with the Geminid meteor shower.
December 8, 2023 | 9:50 am
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Writer-in-Residence Shyam Selvadurai in conversation with filmmaker Deepa Mehta at York U event
The two prominent South Asian Canadian arts personalities will share the stage to discuss Mehta’s latest documentary film that follows a transwoman’s dual life in India
December 5, 2023 | 6:24 pm
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York U offers most culturally diverse performing arts education in Ontario, study reveals
Community Researchers’ report highlights the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, says Dean Sarah Bay-Cheng
November 27, 2023 | 10:09 am
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York U bolsters its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable world
In 10 years, some trees can grow anywhere from 10 to 25 feet tall, so when York University announces its goal to reach net zero emissions a decade sooner, it’s a target that can lead to a significant
November 23, 2023 | 11:45 am
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Researchers help unravel brain processes involved in vision
Faced with images that break the expected pattern, like a do not enter sign where a stop sign is expected, how does the brain react and learn compared to being shown images which match what was predic
November 21, 2023 | 1:12 pm
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York U and Australia’s QUT researchers join forces for positive impact on globally distanced generations
Australian Research Council allots over AUS $750,000 in funding for the international team to develop interactive tools to increase closeness between older and younger relatives
November 14, 2023 | 12:34 pm
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Global report shows most deaf people with cochlear implants satisfied, but more follow-up supports needed
A global survey put out by York University’s Faculty of Education and the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA), a user advocacy organization, shows that most deaf and deafened ad
November 9, 2023 | 10:29 am
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York U, O.P. Jindal Global University sign mutual exchange agreement, opening doors wider for an enriched international student experience in India and Canada
York University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India’s O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that creates new exchange programs designed to mutually enrich the student experience. B
October 27, 2023 | 2:09 pm
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People with autism less likely to succumb to bystander effect, York U father-son research duo finds
TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 — A well-established psychological theory states that most of us are less likely to intervene in a bad situation if other people are present, and this ‘bystander effect’ also ap
October 26, 2023 | 10:00 am