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A break in contact tracing could lead to a loss of control
TORONTO, April 7, 2021 – A temporary interruption in contact tracing of COVID-19 cases could lead to an irreversible loss of control of the disease even if the pandemic was previously contained, say Y
April 7, 2021 | 10:23 am
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Bilingualism can be a powerful tool in curbing dementia and a reason why foreign language learning should be supported, says York U expert
TORONTO, March 23, 2021 − As the global population continues to age, there is a rising risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to statistics, a one-year delay in symptom onset would r
March 23, 2021 | 11:11 am
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Drive-through simulation helps agencies in Canada and U.S. to vaccinate more people
TORONTO, March 22, 2021 – As cities and towns across Canada and the United States grapple with the logistics of planning COVID-19 vaccine sites, York professors have been busy helping to plan mass vac
March 22, 2021 | 10:28 am
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Why aren’t more people downloading COVID contact tracing apps?
A new study by York University researchers points to accessibility issues and perception of privacy as the biggest obstacles TORONTO, March 22, 2021 − With rates of COVID-19 continuing to rise, apps l
March 22, 2021 | 10:01 am
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University Response (updated as of March 19 12:45 pm)
York University's updated response to a recent, serious student accommodation matter (March 19 12:45 pm) York University is committed to upholding and promoting the values of respect, equity, diversit
March 18, 2021 | 8:49 pm
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Conversation to action: Urban planning resource to address anti-Black racism in cities
Spurred by the death of George Floyd, York University alumna, author and award-winning placemaker Jay Pitter brings her work in urban planning policy and anti-black racism to the University to create
March 18, 2021 | 9:03 am
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Study shows why younger children remember details but struggle with order of events
Findings add to knowledge of children’s eyewitness testimony TORONTO, March 17, 2021 – Children between four and five years old find it more difficult to remember time and the sequence of events than
March 17, 2021 | 9:33 am
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Noted international law scholar and human rights practitioner to give Osgoode lecture
NYU Prof Philip Alston to speak on the role of Human Rights Watch in responding to the rise of neoliberal economic policies and the global inequality these produce TORONTO, March 15, 2021 – Philip Als
March 15, 2021 | 1:18 pm
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New report highlights need for emergency planning to increase equity in access to education
York U education expert says COVID-19 pandemic has tested emergency plans for teaching TORONTO, March 10, 2021 – One of the important lessons from the sudden shift to online learning for elementary an
March 10, 2021 | 9:14 am
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How has COVID-19 impacted mothers? Women’s studies scholar available for interviews
TORONTO, March 8, 2021 – A mother’s role is pivotal to the functioning of her family − especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic − yet her extraordinary efforts are often overlooked, says mother
March 8, 2021 | 11:57 am