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Study shows how mothers calm their distressed infants with soothing signals
TORONTO, June 6, 2022 — Most parents know it even if they can’t prove it: When a baby becomes distressed, its mother has a unique power to soothe and calm the infant with little more than a lovin
June 6, 2022 | 11:19 am
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York U return to in-person Convocation expected to draw 25,000 attendees
TORONTO, June 8 2022 – York University’s Spring Convocation celebrations will take place from June 9 to 18, the first in-person Convocation on the University’s campuses since the beginning of COV
June 6, 2022 | 9:00 am
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On World Bee Day, everyone can help save the bees
It’s no secret that pollinators are in trouble – and it could affect that morning coffee, fruit and even, bowl of cereal.
May 18, 2022 | 11:20 am
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York U’s Lassonde School of Engineering receives $1M for summer STEM program
TORONTO, May 25, 2022 — The Lassonde School of Engineering’s kindergarten to industry (k2i) academy at York University has received $1 million from the Ontario’s Ministry of Education in support
May 18, 2022 | 11:19 am
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Alectra and York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change establish the Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Awards
Alectra Inc. and York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) announce the establishment of the ‘Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Undergraduate Awards’ to provide sc
May 18, 2022 | 11:16 am
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A view into North Korea’s culture
A two-week summer school will offer an opportunity to explore the secretive country’s literature, arts and propaganda
May 10, 2022 | 9:03 am
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York University names next Dean of Health
York University's Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. David Peters to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Health, for a five-year term, beginning January 2023.
May 5, 2022 | 4:34 pm
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Pandemic, a beacon exposing systemic issues facing mothers
As families get ready to celebrate mothers this Mother’s Day with most COVID-19 pandemic related public health restrictions lifted, one York University motherhood expert says the pandemic has acted as
May 3, 2022 | 11:37 am
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York U scholars map carbon dioxide glaciers and use modelling to show they are flowing at Mars’ south pole
TORONTO, April 26, 2022 — Scientists have long known that a large expanse of ice at Mars’ south pole contains a mix of frozen water and carbon dioxide. But only in recent years have they started
April 27, 2022 | 12:00 pm
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York University receives more than $2.5 million in CIHR funding
Two York University research teams will receive more than $2.5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for research on atrial fibrillation and virtual tools to support Inuit you
April 21, 2022 | 9:11 am