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Bilingualism can be a powerful tool in curbing dementia and a reason why foreign language learning should be supported, says York U expert
TORONTO, March 23, 2021 − As the global population continues to age, there is a rising risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to statistics, a one-year delay in symptom onset would r
March 23, 2021 | 11:11 am
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Drive-through simulation helps agencies in Canada and U.S. to vaccinate more people
TORONTO, March 22, 2021 – As cities and towns across Canada and the United States grapple with the logistics of planning COVID-19 vaccine sites, York professors have been busy helping to plan mass vac
March 22, 2021 | 10:28 am
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Why aren’t more people downloading COVID contact tracing apps?
A new study by York University researchers points to accessibility issues and perception of privacy as the biggest obstacles TORONTO, March 22, 2021 − With rates of COVID-19 continuing to rise, apps l
March 22, 2021 | 10:01 am
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University Response (updated as of March 19 12:45 pm)
York University’s updated response to a recent, serious student accommodation matter (March 19 12:45 pm) York University is committed to upholding and promoting the values of respect, equity, diversit
March 18, 2021 | 8:49 pm
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Conversation to action: Urban planning resource to address anti-Black racism in cities
Spurred by the death of George Floyd, York University alumna, author and award-winning placemaker Jay Pitter brings her work in urban planning policy and anti-black racism to the University to create
March 18, 2021 | 9:03 am