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York University’s UNESCO Chair to discuss higher education’s role in post-pandemic recovery
TORONTO, June 10, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed global inequalities in access to education, providing an opportunity to reimagine learning and pedagogy, says Charles Hopkins, UNESCO Chair i
June 10, 2021 | 7:12 am
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Social media use one of four factors related to higher COVID-19 spread rates early on
TORONTO, June 9, 2021 – Researchers from York University and the University of British Columbia have found social media use to be one of the factors related to the spread of COVID-19 within dozens of
June 9, 2021 | 2:00 pm
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New program designed to help Bring STEM to Life in science classrooms across the GTA
NSERC-funded initiative will enable collaborations with teachers in under-served communities TORONTO, June 9, 2021 – The Lassonde School of Engineering’s Kindergarten to Industry (K2I) Academy will br
June 9, 2021 | 1:26 pm
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First Canadian UN Leadership Training Centre opening at York U
The partnership will establish the first Canadian CIFAL Centre as part of the CIFAL Global Network TORONTO, May 31, 2021 – As a leader in the effort to build a more socially, economically, and environ
May 31, 2021 | 10:59 am
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First Canadian UN Leadership Training Centre opening at York U
The partnership will establish the first Canadian CIFAL Centre as part of the CIFAL Global Network TORONTO, May 31, 2021 – As a leader in the effort to build a more socially, economically, and environ
May 31, 2021 | 10:59 am
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How immune are you after one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine?
TORONTO, May 26, 2021 – What level of immunity against COVID-19 do you have after being vaccinated or contracting the virus? York University Professor Jane Heffernan is receiving a $200,000, one-year
May 26, 2021 | 8:39 am
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Focused, hybrid-method survey gives clearer insight into Black experience in Canada
Study lead and equity policy expert available for interviews TORONTO, May 21, 2021 – Most Black Canadians regularly experience racism, whether it is in criminal justice, education, employment, healt
May 21, 2021 | 9:08 am
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York U advances plans to establish a new School of Medicine supported by GTA health and government leaders
TORONTO, May 20, 2021 – Today, York University and GTA health sector and local government leaders are signalling positive momentum and growing support for a new School of Medicine at York that will fo
May 20, 2021 | 9:27 am
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University statement regarding the importance of open and respectful dialogue
Concerns have been raised about a recent message a Teaching Assistant (TA) shared with their students in which the TA expresses personal political views about a serious and ongoing international confl
May 19, 2021 | 1:44 pm
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Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day to bring together diverse legal community members for professional development & networking
TORONTO, May 17, 2021 – Osgoode Professional Development will celebrate internationally trained lawyers among Canada’s legal community at its seventh annual Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers D
May 17, 2021 | 10:35 am