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Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: York U study
Individual and social factors contribute to lack of preparedness, despite many available residential wildfire mitigation and educational programs, study reveals
October 23, 2023 | 1:51 pm
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York U and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health sign three-year commitment that underscores strengths in health research and medical education
The MOU will allow York and Waypoint to explore more opportunities to work together based on a shared commitment to positive change
October 16, 2023 | 5:50 pm
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University response to student unions October 12 statement
York University unequivocally condemns the inflammatory statement shared by three student unions last night. Freedom of expression has limits and comes with responsibilities. It must never reach into
October 13, 2023 | 10:00 am
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York University will award honorary degrees to four outstanding individuals recognized as exemplary changemakers during the 2023 Fall Convocation
From Oct. 11 to 20, graduates will cross the stage at six different ceremonies, with an additional ceremony for the School of Continuing Studies.
October 11, 2023 | 11:16 am
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Summer camp conversations lead boys to have more positive views of girls’ STEM ability
Negative stereotypes of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) persist, but York University researchers have designed a brief intervention that makes a big difference
October 5, 2023 | 9:25 am
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Relatable, welcoming cities play large role in migrant success, finds York University study
Just how welcoming Toronto, and other global cities, are to migrants can play a large role in their success at navigating physical and social barriers to reestablish their careers, found York Universi
October 2, 2023 | 11:53 am
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Does an antimatter apple fall up or down? Scientists solve longstanding mystery
As Newton observed, an apple falls from the tree and hits the ground. But what would an antimatter apple do? That was the question an international collaboration with York University Professor Emeritu
September 27, 2023 | 11:27 am
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L’Université York lance le premier observatoire du populisme au Canada
Une nouvelle équipe de recherche examinera la façon dont le populisme façonne les paysages politiques dans tout le pays TORONTO, le 26 septembre 2023 — Aujourd’hui, des chercheurs de l’Université
September 26, 2023 | 12:00 pm
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York University launches first-of-its-kind Observatory on Populism in Canada
New research team will examine how populism is reshaping political landscapes across the country. TORONTO, September 26, 2023 — Today, York University researchers are launching a new Observatory
September 26, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Asteroid now most surveyed in solar system, thanks to a Canadian laser instrument
TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 - The much-anticipated arrival of the Bennu asteroid sample to Earth means researchers across Canada and the world will be able to study it to better learn about the origins of
September 21, 2023 | 3:13 pm