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Emergency calls drop sharply during pandemic
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2021 – The number of fire and rescue calls in the City of Vaughan dropped sharply during the first almost 10 months of COVID-19 compared to the previous three years, York University
August 16, 2021 | 11:12 am
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CFI awards more than $1.5 million in research infrastructure to York U
Funding helps the university attract and retain top talent from around the world TORONTO, August 11, 2021 — At a time of intense international competition, it is critical that Canadian universities ha
August 11, 2021 | 1:03 pm
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How artificial intelligence and big data are fighting COVID-19 in Africa
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2021 – With a scarcity of COVID-19 vaccines in many African countries and the rise of new variants of concern, a collaboration led by York University is using Artificial Intelligence
August 11, 2021 | 9:41 am
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York University Statement on the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Access Copyright v. York University
York University is carefully reviewing the full decision of the Supreme Court of Canada with respect to whether Access Copyright Tariffs approved by the Copyright Board of Canada are binding on instit
July 30, 2021 | 4:03 pm
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Can Ontario avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19?
TORONTO, July 30, 2021 – In exploring what needed to happen to prevent a third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario, York University researchers say the same principals apply to preventing a fourth wave – adeq
July 30, 2021 | 9:09 am
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Study: York U planetary scientist puts Mars lake theory on ice with new study that offers alternate explanation
Interdisciplinary investigation of the planet’s south pole points to clays being the likely culprit TORONTO, July 29, 2021 – For years scientists have been debating what might lay under the Martian pl
July 29, 2021 | 9:34 am
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Study: Pediatric neurosurgeons develop strong emotional bonds with patients, bringing them joy but also great pain
York U-led research suggests more training may be needed to help surgeons deal with their emotions and learn how to communicate bad news TORONTO, July 26, 2021 – A new study led by York University she
July 26, 2021 | 12:06 am
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Pain research finds what you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child's future distress
New study finds it’s not just what say, but when you say it that can keep preschoolers calmer during vaccinations TORONTO, July 13, 2021 – As we look forward to a fall with hopefully one of the most i
July 13, 2021 | 8:30 am
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New $160,000 KPM Power Inc. donation provides female STEM students with experiential learning opportunities
TORONTO, July 7, 2021 – Today, York University announced that KPM Power Inc. will provide The Lassonde School of Engineering with a $160,000 donation to establish a bursary to benefit female-identifie
July 7, 2021 | 9:56 am
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Dancing with music can halt most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
First-of-its-kind York U study shows participating in weekly dance training improves daily living and motor function for those with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s TORONTO, July 7, 2021 – A new study pub
July 7, 2021 | 8:44 am