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Disclaimers on retouched photos don’t solve problem of negative body image
Some disclaimers may even harm at-risk women TORONTO, November 28, 2019 –Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women’s negative perceptions of their appearance,
November 28, 2019 | 9:50 am
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York University announces new head of Research & Innovation
York University announces new head of Research & Innovation TORONTO, November 26, 2019 –York University has selected a new Vice President of Research & Innovation. The Executive Committee of t
November 26, 2019 | 11:42 am
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Will Canadian insurers be on the hook for major climate polluters?
The appetite for suing the biggest climate polluters is growing and, as a result, so too is the risk to Canadian insurers. At a York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies, lecture Monday, respe
November 21, 2019 | 10:34 am
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Tackling drug-resistant infections will take global effort, say York U health experts
TORONTO, November 15, 2019 –Superbugs and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continue to raise the alarm globally and prevent the effective prevention and treatment of infections. According to the World H
November 15, 2019 | 11:03 am
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Diabetes awareness hockey night at York University
York Lions will host Dahlgren’s Diabeauties Night to support children with Type 1 diabetes TORONTO, November 15, 2019 – York University Lions will face Guelph Gryphons in their hockey game tomorrow, N
November 15, 2019 | 9:24 am
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What is cinema in an era of mobile screens?
Industry leaders to speak at 50th anniversary event for York U’s School of the Arts TORONTO, November 14, 2019 – The screen industry in Canada is undergoing rapid change in response to social media, s
November 14, 2019 | 11:40 am
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York U engineering research uses AI to predict flood risk in real-time
Research models use data from Toronto’s Don River and Calgary’s Bow River TORONTO, November 11, 2019 – Using complex models based on artificial intelligence (AI) and data from the Don River in Toronto
November 11, 2019 | 9:51 am
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Would stopping Daylight Saving Time help your natural body clock?
York University biological rhythms expert available to explain how internal clock works TORONTO, October 30, 2019 – When Canadians turn back their clocks one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 3, ma
October 30, 2019 | 11:31 am
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Gift of $5 million will support creation of new art gallery at York University
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2019 – Art has always been a passion for Joan and Martin Goldfarb, and a significant part of their lives. Now they are contributing $5 million to build a new art gallery at York Univ
October 25, 2019 | 11:54 am
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York University unveils its Top 10 list: Best of 2016
TORONTO, December 21, 2016 - From groundbreaking research announcements to progressive new campuses, York University is on a positive trajectory and making a significant impact locally and globally.
December 21, 2016 | 1:18 pm