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York U’s state-of-the-art emergency and disaster simulation lab with Emergency Operations Centre a multifunctional first
As extreme weather and the likelihood of disasters increase, York University today opened its new state-of-the-art Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (A
July 3, 2024 | 6:40 pm
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Canada’s first national study on 2SLGBTQ+ poverty launches during Pride Month
York University Professor Nick Mulé is leading the first national study addressing poverty in 2SLGBTQ+ communities as director of the 2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada Project.
June 27, 2024 | 5:12 pm
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York U grad exemplifies determination and focus as the key to success
From street dwelling to living in youth shelters as a teen, Ahmat Nokour Mahamat has overcome many challenges to achieve his post-secondary education dream
June 19, 2024 | 11:36 pm
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Unexpected diversity of light-sensing proteins goes beyond vision in frogs
This Thursday marks the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year. Living beings have evolved over many millennia to react to varying amounts of sunlight exposure, go
June 17, 2024 | 10:31 am
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York University jumps five spots to 35th in world in today’s 2024 THE Impact Rankings
York University champions sustainability and actively makes positive changes in local and global communities through its work on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Today’s 2024
June 12, 2024 | 7:45 am
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Prestigious scholarships take York University business students to China
Schulich School students attend worldclass Chinese universities, preparing to become future entrepreneurial leaders
June 11, 2024 | 4:57 pm
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Black hole wind is speeding up, new study finds
Clouds of gas in a distant galaxy are being pushed faster and faster out among neighbouring stars by blasts of radiation from the supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s centre, a discovery that helps
June 11, 2024 | 2:15 pm
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York professor awarded nearly $1M for Indigenous metaverse project
Maya Chacaby, a sociology professor at York University’s Glendon Campus, is the recipient of close to $1 million in federal funding for her Indigenous-led metaverse project Biskaabiiyaang: Creating a
June 4, 2024 | 4:46 pm
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Mattering must be central in youth suicide prevention: York expert
Youth suicide is a growing concern in Canada, the U.S., and around the world, with some research suggesting this might be linked with excessive social media use in vulnerable teens. With Mental Health
May 29, 2024 | 10:00 am
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Community science volunteers can set scientific world abuzz with new bumble bee sightings
Community science volunteers – laypeople with an interest in bees and conservation – significantly contribute to the scientific knowledge of native bumble bees across Canada and the
May 22, 2024 | 2:03 pm