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New autonomous ethics board a first for non-Indigenous post-secondary institutions in Canada
York University will launch an autonomous Indigenous Research Ethics Board (IREB) in July, believed to be a first for non-Indigenous post-secondary institutions in Canada, to further work in Indigeniz
March 22, 2023 | 11:20 am
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York University named academic lead in the UN’s new global Water Academy
UNITAR and York University proudly announce the launch of the “Water Academy” in the framework of the UN 2023 Water Conference [1]. Between 22-24 March 2023, The UN 2023 Water Conference reconvenes af
March 22, 2023 | 11:18 am
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UNITAR, York University, York Region and York Regional Police Collaborate to offer Joint Training on Sustainable Inclusive Development
22 March 2023, New York, USA- UNITAR, York University, the Regional Municipality of York (York Region) and York Regional Police renewed its partnership agreement to foster sustainable development in C
March 22, 2023 | 11:15 am
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York mourns the loss of visionary philanthropist Helen Vari
The York University community is mourning the loss of Helen Vari, whose many contributions to the University had transformational impact.
March 19, 2023 | 10:48 am
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Women working rotating shifts especially likely to be frail, York study finds
March 17, 2023, TORONTO — A new study led by researchers at York University has found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially fo
March 17, 2023 | 9:00 am
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Government of Canada announces $38.3M research investment to support brain health
New research initiative will focus on the aging brain and the complex care needs of older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment March 16, 2023—Toronto, Ontario—Canadian Institut
March 16, 2023 | 4:00 pm
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York University announces inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer
Today, President Rhonda Lenton announced that Mike Layton will join York as its first Chief Sustainability Officer, a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to sustainability
March 14, 2023 | 10:58 am
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York U and Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce partner to create positive change for Black-owned businesses and social enterprises
New agreement will leverage purchasing power of Canada’s third-largest university to reduce barriers and enhance equity
March 13, 2023 | 12:26 pm
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Legal experts available on how the emerging metaverse impacts human rights
According to York University experts at Osgoode Hall Law School, as the metaverse grows fast and furious with major companies investing in this cyberspace, legal issues are emerging at the same pace.
March 9, 2023 | 8:33 am
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York U launches powerful resource to inspire action towards a greener future
New microlecture series features world-renowned academic experts
March 7, 2023 | 9:31 am