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International student from India found passion, confidence in four years at York U
Naima Sood credits University community with encouraging her to pursue an impressive array of leadership roles. Recently, as she prepared to graduate with a degree in sociology from York University, i
November 29, 2023 | 4:32 pm
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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 celebrates Canadian changemaker Jean Augustine, full funding of endowed Chair in her name
A dedicated educator, a tireless social activist and a passionate politician; few members of the York community have had as extraordinary and lasting impact on society as Jean Augustine
November 10, 2023 | 1:02 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 and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre sign MOU to create positive change in Barrie and beyond
The MOU aims to create positive change by enhancing collaborative opportunities between York and RVH for faculty and students and to train the next generation of health professionals, to improve outco
October 31, 2023 | 3:40 pm
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York University researcher to lead patient partnership for CIHR funded national genome library initiative
“We are at a turning point where the scientific community has come to take seriously the patient-centric expression ‘nothing about us without us,’” says Prof Ian Stedman.
October 30, 2023 | 1:53 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
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Maclean’s 2024 rankings: York holds strong as one of Canada's top-five comprehensive universities, advancing to fourth place overall
It is no secret that York University is rapidly building momentum on the world stage and the latest rankings, released today by Maclean’s, show the University’s reputation continues to shine here in C
October 23, 2023 | 5:14 pm
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Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: York U study
Individual and social factors contribute to lack of preparedness, despite many available residential wildfire mitigation and educational programs, study reveals
October 23, 2023 | 1:51 pm
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York U and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health sign three-year commitment that underscores strengths in health research and medical education
The MOU will allow York and Waypoint to explore more opportunities to work together based on a shared commitment to positive change
October 16, 2023 | 5:50 pm