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York U experts available to comment on impact of a Trump Presidency for Canada, NAFTA, TPP
Donald Trump’s stunning victory in yesterday’s American election has Canadians talking about how to speak to their kids about the results, what to expect for our economy and how it happened. The follo
November 9, 2016 | 11:08 am
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Theatre @ York launches its 2016-17 season focusing on dis/ability and inclusion
TORONTO, November 7, 2016 – York University’s Department of Theatre has announced Extraordinary Lives: Difference and Ability as its theme for the year. Theatre @ York launches its season with a compe
November 7, 2016 | 1:47 pm
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York University, City of Markham unveil official signage at future campus
*UPDATE* TORONTO, November 3, 2016 –York University and the City of Markham will unveil official signage to mark the new site for York University’s Markham campus on Friday November 4, 2016. York U –
November 3, 2016 | 11:18 am
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Bilingual citizenship ceremony at Glendon College a lesson in real-life experiences of new Canadians
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2016 − Students taking a course on Canadian citizenship at York University’s Glendon College will be given a unique experiential education opportunity on Thursday, as they meet with a
November 2, 2016 | 11:25 am
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Media Advisory: How gene editing technology CRISPR is transforming research
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2016 – Snipping and slicing human genomes is no longer relegated to science fiction. Listen to pioneering bioengineer Feng Zhang talk about new gene editing technology, CRISPR-Cas9 an
November 1, 2016 | 12:38 pm
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York U research: Healthy living linked to higher brain function, delay of dementia
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2016 – It’s tempting to dip into the leftover Halloween treats, but new research out of York University has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercis
November 1, 2016 | 10:21 am
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York U experts available to comment on CETA
TORONTO, October 31, 2016 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union yesterday, October 30, in favour of free trade betwee
October 31, 2016 | 10:56 am
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Vaccinating against dengue may increase Zika outbreaks
TORONTO, Monday, October 31, 2016 — Vaccinating against dengue fever could increase outbreaks of Zika, suggests new research out of York University and Xi’an Jiaotong University in China. The research
October 31, 2016 | 8:52 am
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York U expert available to comment on U.S. election impact on trade in Canada, NAFTA, TPP
TORONTO, October 26, 2016 – With less than two weeks to the U.S. election, the race continues to be tight. The candidates differ on NAFTA, TPP and other international trade issues. Protectionism conti
October 26, 2016 | 4:04 pm
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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