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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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Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer Supports Postsecondary Learner Mobility at York University
Dr. Adrienne Galway, Executive Director of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) was joined by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, and Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Preside
June 19, 2024 | 12:18 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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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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Canada announces $6.1M for York-led international research collaborations
Three New Frontiers in Research Fund-International grants, with additional $3.2 million from partner countries, to support climate change adaptation and mitigation research in Global South, Scandinavi
June 3, 2024 | 8:31 pm
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York University to confer eight honorary degrees during 2024 Spring Convocation
Eight changemakers in literature, health, journalism, law, music and more will receive honorary degrees throughout York University's annual spring convocation ceremonies taking place June 7 to 21. Rea
May 31, 2024 | 9:39 am
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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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Internationally trained lawyers to share their success stories at a York University milestone event
Osgoode Professional Development will host its 10th Internationally Trained Lawyers Day featuring panels, including sessions by Black Female Lawyers Network, the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association and
May 27, 2024 | 11:49 am