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Canada Research Chairs at York University will study artificial intelligence, climate change and immersive performances
TORONTO, December 16, 2020 – Two new Canada Research Chairs have been appointed at York University and three existing CRCs have been renewed. These commitments by the Government of Canada will support
December 16, 2020 | 1:33 pm
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Anti-Asian discrimination leads to higher mental health issues during COVID-19
Prior to the pandemic, Asian Americans reported low levels of harassment, threats and insults, and fewer mental health issues than their white counterparts, but that has changed, says a new study out
December 14, 2020 | 9:04 am
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A holiday star: Jupiter and Saturn move closest together since 1623
Just in time for the holiday season, gas planets Jupiter and Saturn will move within 0.1 degrees of each other appearing like a giant star in the night sky. Check out the Allan I. Carswell Observatory
December 8, 2020 | 9:31 am
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Most countries are violating international law during the COVID-19 pandemic, say legal experts
TORONTO, Dec. 03, 2020 — Most countries are not fulfilling their international legal obligations during COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, reveals new research by a consortium of 13 leading
December 3, 2020 | 8:11 am
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Ontario lockdown successful in disrupting transmission of virus by shifting contact patterns
TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2020 – Do COVID-19 interventions, such as lockdowns, physical distancing and business closures, actually work? York University researchers conducted a model-based analysis that found
December 2, 2020 | 8:54 am
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Professor Marco Fiola to become new Principal of York University’s Glendon Campus
TORONTO, Dec 1, 2020 – York University is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Principal of Glendon Campus. President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton informed the community today of the
December 1, 2020 | 3:02 pm
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Professor Marco Fiola to become new Principal of York University’s Glendon Campus
TORONTO, Dec 1, 2020 – York University is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Principal of Glendon Campus. President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton informed the community today of the
December 1, 2020 | 3:02 pm
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Le professeur Marco Fiola sera le nouveau principal du campus Glendon de l’Université York
TORONTO, 1er décembre 2020 – L’Université York a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination du nouveau principal du campus Glendon. Rhonda L. Lenton, présidente et vice-chancelière, a informé la communauté a
December 1, 2020 | 2:58 pm
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Le professeur Marco Fiola sera le nouveau principal du campus Glendon de l’Université York
TORONTO, 1er décembre 2020 – L’Université York a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination du nouveau principal du campus Glendon. Rhonda L. Lenton, présidente et vice-chancelière, a informé la communauté a
December 1, 2020 | 2:58 pm
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Cities are best positioned to respond to pandemics, COVID-19
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2020 – Multi-jurisdictional, multi-municipality and diverse cities, while especially vulnerable to emerging infectious disease, can play a significant role in the public health respo
November 30, 2020 | 11:06 am