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International collaboration focused on controlling COVID-19 in Africa
York University partnering with organizations in Africa to use local data, AI and modelling expertise to manage pandemic TORONTO, November 30, 2020 – Researchers from York University are joining with
November 30, 2020 | 8:14 am
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Hariri Pontarini Architects wins bid to design new stand-alone Art Gallery of York University
TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020 – The Art Gallery of York University’s (AGYU) new, stand-alone art gallery, to be designed and constructed by winning architectural firm Hariri Pontarini Architects, will embrac
November 25, 2020 | 8:49 am
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Sex, age and estrogens may play a role in who contracts COVID-19
TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 – Does sex and age affect who gets COVID-19 in Canada? York University researchers found females, particularly in their reproductive years, were less likely to contract the viru
November 24, 2020 | 11:17 am
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New simulation AI apps allow public health agencies to plan for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2020 – Once a viable COVID-19 vaccination is ready, the logistics of how to vaccinate everyone becomes one of the next hurdles. Researchers at York University have developed a soluti
November 20, 2020 | 9:09 am
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More children and youth drowning as warming temperatures create unstable lake ice
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 – As winters become milder and lake ice less stable, more children and young adults are falling through the ice and fatally drowning, say York University researchers. A new stud
November 18, 2020 | 1:56 pm
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WHO Collaborating Centre at York University researching international action on antimicrobial resistance
TORONTO, November 18, 2020 – Antimicrobial resistance is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the top 10 global threats to public health. In the face of this threat, research is under
November 18, 2020 | 10:48 am
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Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic will use $157,750 court-directed award to provide pro bono advice
TORONTO, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 — An Osgoode Hall Law School clinic that provides free access to legal services for vulnerable investors has received a cy-près award of $157,750 from a class ac
November 18, 2020 | 8:07 am
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UN releases Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery; report led by CIHR Institute at York University
Professor Steven J. Hoffman available for comment TORONTO, November 17, 2020 –The United Nations today launched the UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery . The development of this Roadm
November 17, 2020 | 1:23 pm
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International experts to discuss urgent need for global action on antimicrobial resistance
WHO Collaborating Centre at York University will host Q&A with leaders in AMR on Wednesday TORONTO, November 16, 2020 – As the race to find new vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus ac
November 16, 2020 | 8:57 am
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New findings shed light on teachers' efforts to adapt to school closures and meet student needs
Survey led by York University Faculty of Education researcher provides snapshot of challenges experienced by elementary and secondary school teachers TORONTO, November 16, 2020 – The emergency shift t
November 16, 2020 | 8:36 am