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York research identifies potential treatment for visual disorders: first study of its kind
TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2016 – There may be new hope for those who suffer from visual disorders after a stroke or other traumatic event thanks to new research developed by a team at York University’s Facult
October 26, 2016 | 12:12 pm
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York University receives US$1M gift for new premier science fellowship program
TORONTO, October 24, 2016 – York University announced today that Jim and Marilyn Simons have donated US$1 million to fund postdoctoral fellowships in the Faculty of Science at York University. The fu
October 24, 2016 | 1:15 pm
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NHL success linked to “infected” fans, new York U research shows
TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2016 – Rabidly infectious fans are needed to spread the excitement or infection of the National Hockey League (NHL) if its expansion into new cities is going to be a success, accordi
October 24, 2016 | 8:00 am
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State of Homelessness in Canada report: Additional $1 a week per Canadian could end homelessness
OTTAWA, October 20, 2016 – Homelessness in Canada remains at crisis levels, but for the first time in more than 25 years, there is hope, according to the State of Homelessness in Canada 2016 released
October 20, 2016 | 8:13 am
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Media Advisory: Report on state of homelessness in Canada to be released Oct. 20
OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2016 - The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at York University and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness will release the State of Homelessness in Canada 2016 report Thursday
October 19, 2016 | 8:39 am
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Re-Imagining Child Welfare Systems in Canada Symposium
TORONTO, October 18, 2016 – Osgoode Hall Law School of York University will be the venue on Friday, October 21, 2016 for a major symposium, entitled “Re-imagining Child Welfare Systems in Canada,” tha
October 18, 2016 | 10:20 am
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Former Blue Jays president and champion of Japanese culture in Canada to receive honorary degrees at York University fall convocation
TORONTO, October 18, 2016 – York University will confer honorary degrees at this fall’s convocation ceremonies to two exceptional Canadians: a sports visionary and philanthropic superstar as well as a
October 18, 2016 | 9:17 am
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Refugees need opportunities — and offer opportunities for Canada: Re-Imagining Refuge symposium at York University
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2016 – “Re-imagining refuge” for millions of people who have been displaced from their homes and their countries will require ensuring people are welcomed and valued as neighbours ra
October 17, 2016 | 3:53 pm
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Homeless people vulnerable during a pandemic, but left out of planning, says new book
TORONTO, October 13, 2016 – Homeless people may be some of the hardest hit in a pandemic, but pandemic preparedness plans often don’t include them. A new book looks at the unique challenges and issues
October 13, 2016 | 10:15 am
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Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson to open symposium on international refugees
The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson will deliver the keynote address during a symposium at York University on Monday, October 17, focused on creative responses to the large-scale, forced displacement of pe
October 12, 2016 | 2:08 pm