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York University announces appointment of Deputy Provost for Markham Campus
TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2021 — Following an extensive search, York University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gordon Binsted to the position of Deputy Provost Markham, with a five-year term be
October 15, 2021 | 1:37 pm
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Researchers discover a novel way muscle stem cells can divide
Findings on role of p107 protein could have implications for studying cancer cell division TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 — Researchers at York University’s Stem Cell Research Group in the Faculty of Health h
October 13, 2021 | 1:33 pm
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Osgoode Professional Development’s new entrance awards to support internationally trained students
TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 – Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) is introducing two entrance awards — the OsgoodePD International Entrance Award of Excellence and the OsgoodePD International Entr
October 13, 2021 | 10:38 am
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York University announces permanent appointment of Detlev Zwick as Dean of Schulich School of Business
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 — Today, York’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Detlev Zwick to the position of Dean, for a five-year term. Professor Zwick has served with great distinction
October 12, 2021 | 2:51 pm
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Virtual conference buzzes with sweet bee insights
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 – This year’s BeeCon will explore the effects of human-driven landscape disturbance on wild bee communities, the development of diagnostic tools for neonicotinoid exposure, altr
October 12, 2021 | 10:37 am
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York University kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success
Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch York University has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, dire
October 7, 2021 | 5:27 pm
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York University kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success
Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch York University has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, dire
October 7, 2021 | 5:27 pm
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York University launches first-of-its-kind initiative to address barriers for Black youth across Canada
National pan-university program backed by $1.2 million from RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2021 – York University is launching a three-year initiative to enhance the repr
October 5, 2021 | 12:51 pm
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Study: New Pacific Ocean circulation findings may hold key to better predicting impact of El Niño and La Niña
TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2021 — For years scientists have been trying to understand variations in El Niño and La Niña to accurately predict year-to-year disruptions to weather patterns. New findings from York
October 4, 2021 | 12:41 pm
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What does it mean to be a treaty person in Toronto?
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 – As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in Toronto speaker series will launch at York University, exploring th
September 23, 2021 | 2:43 pm