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York U hosts Congress 2023: Creating a better world through “Reckonings and Re-imaginings”
York University is modeling its commitment to create positive change as host to Congress 2023, the annual red-circle event for social sciences and humanities scholars that kicked off on May 27. Congre
May 29, 2023 | 11:11 am
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York University, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Invite Community to Reckon and Re-Imagine at Canada’s Largest Academic Conference this Month
For the first time in four years, Canada’s largest academic gathering – the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress) – will be held in person from May 27 to June 2 at York University
May 24, 2023 | 11:15 am
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New approach needed to manage systemic risks, such as pandemics, climate catastrophes, financial crises
Controlling systemic risks from things like financial and geopolitical crises, pandemics and natural disasters is vital to protect Canadians, but as Risk and Insurance Studies Centre at York Universit
May 18, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Urbanization leads to more pathogens and inbreeding of wild bees
Wild bees living in cities like Toronto are facing increased environmental stressors compared to those in rural and even suburban areas, such as more pathogens and parasites, found researchers at York
May 16, 2023 | 10:06 am
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High inflation creates stress in lower socioeconomic groups exacerbating health inequities
High inflation rates are stressing certain sociodemographic groups more than others, exacerbating inequalities in health in the United States, found a new study led by a York University researcher.
May 15, 2023 | 11:58 am
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Bee-worthy tips and a garden party for World Bee Day
With pollinators, like bees, pollinating 87 of 115 leading food crops around the globe, protecting them from further decline is important for humans and ecosystems alike. On World Bee Day, May 20, peo
May 12, 2023 | 9:10 am
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Canadian trailblazer installed as York U’s first woman chancellor inspired by experience as a York student
Kathleen Taylor, a woman who has blazed a trail as a business executive in Canada, has marked another first when she was installed as York University’s first woman chancellor.
May 10, 2023 | 6:14 pm
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York University School of Continuing Studies celebrates launch of its new, state-of-art building
Today, the York University School of Continuing Studies celebrates the official launch of its new, signature home – a state-of-the-art building with a unique, twisted design.
May 1, 2023 | 1:09 pm
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Canada’s leading tax law graduate program celebrates 30 years with a debate about a wealth tax
Should Canada impose a wealth tax on its richest one per cent? One of the country’s best-known journalists and a leading tax expert will debate that question May 25 at an event celebrating the 30th an
April 29, 2023 | 6:01 am
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York University leads groundbreaking research to ensure technology revolution leaves no one behind
$318-million Connected Minds initiative to bring equity and inclusion to murky waters of AI April 28, 2023 A massive seven-year interdisciplinary research initiative led by York University – backed by
April 28, 2023 | 12:00 pm