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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
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How do surgeons make decisions during pediatric brain surgery?
New study explores philosophy of surgical decision-making TORONTO, May 14, 2021 – A new study led by York University has found that pediatric neurosurgeons think about the whole patient and doing no h
May 14, 2021 | 8:34 am
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York University to co-host VR tour of remounted Inuit art exhibition
TORONTO, May 13, 2021 — York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) is co-hosting a Virtual Reality (VR) tour of the remounted Art Gallery of Ontario exhibition Tunirr
May 13, 2021 | 11:32 am
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Researchers test best materials for filtration and breathability in mask inserts
TORONTO, May 10, 2021 – As face masks are likely here for awhile longer, regardless of first vaccine doses, York University researchers have tested several materials to find which one is more efficien
May 10, 2021 | 8:57 am
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How can we best celebrate Mother’s Day in the 2nd pandemic year?
TORONTO, May 6, 2021 — In “normal” times the go-to Mother’s Day gift is perhaps flowers, chocolates, and brunch. But what moms need this year is support and recognition for the work they are doing as
May 6, 2021 | 2:09 pm
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N95 masks for guests and workers, HVAC, disinfection of high aerosol areas key to preventing outbreaks in quarantine hotels or isolation areas: York U Expert
TORONTO, May 6, 2021 − Canadian regulations for those entering Canada include a mandatory hotel stay for air travellers upon landing and, like any indoor space, these need stricter safety guide
May 6, 2021 | 8:25 am
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L’Université York annonce le renouvellement de Rhonda Lenton au poste de présidente et vice-chancelière
TORONTO, 4e mai, 2021 – Aujourd’hui, Paul Tsaparis, président du conseil d’administration de York, a annoncé le renouvellement de la présidente Rhonda Lenton pour un autre mandat de cinq ans, à compte
May 4, 2021 | 3:04 pm
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York University announces re-appointment of Rhonda Lenton as President and Vice-Chancellor
TORONTO, May 4, 2021 — Today, Paul Tsaparis, Chair of York University’s Board of Governors, announced the re-appointment of President Rhonda Lenton for an additional five-year term, effective July 1,
May 4, 2021 | 3:04 pm