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Professor advances understanding of animal consciousness

Professor Kristin Andrews is accelerating research and awareness that consciousness is present in a wider range of animals – including crabs, lobsters and insects – than many believe. 

YSpace alum triumphs at startup pitch competition

VoxCell BioInnovation, a Victoria-based startup and winner of the YSpace Technology Accelerator program’s 2021 Demo Day, won the PITCH competition at this year’s Collision conference, which took place last month in Toronto.

Lassonde prof explores optical imaging for heart attack prevention

Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Nima Tabatabaei is developing a new intravascular imaging technology to enable early detection and prevention of heart attacks. 

Christina Petrowska Quilico

Music professor and pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico will present a recital called ‘Games of the Night Wind’ at the Music and Beyond festival in Ottawa on July 10

York U in the news: history of Nova Scotia, Earth’s aphelion and more

How Nova Scotia nearly got away to become part of the United StatesYork University Professor William C. Wicken was quoted in the National Post July 3. Sun at its farthest point from Earth July 5, but don’t worry – summer’s still in full glory for OntarioYork University Professor Elaina Hyde was quoted in the Toronto […]

University wraps up Service Excellence Program Office 

Over the past four years, York University’s Service Excellence Program has helped transform the University through a culture of continuous improvement across campuses.

Six York community members named to the Order of Canada

The six individuals are among the 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours which recognizes those who have positively impacted communities across Canada. 

Dale Lastman urges graduands to dream like kids, be caring

Dale Lastman, a leader in corporate and securities law, as well as a major figure in Canadian sports, was awarded an honorary degree during a June 21 convocation ceremony.

Schulich partnership to help companies track climate performance

York University’s Schulich School of Business is joining forces with one of the world’s leading sustainable economy media and research companies to develop a national climate finance index.

Synopsis of most recent meeting of Senate

The 708th meeting of the Senate of York University took place June 27.