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Media Advisory: Leading sports, media and entertainment companies look to Schulich School of Business students to grow their business

TORONTO, January 29, 2019 – At a time when companies in the creative industries face increasingly complex business challenges, driven by changes in technology, media consumption and consumer preferences, top talent is essential to helping them navigate the evolving landscape and develop solutions that help build brands, generate revenue and stay ahead of the competition. The […]

Media Advisory: Leading sports, media and entertainment companies look to Schulich School of Business students to grow their business

TORONTO, January 29, 2019 – At a time when companies in the creative industries face increasingly complex business challenges, driven by changes in technology, media consumption and consumer preferences, top talent is essential to helping them navigate the evolving landscape and develop solutions that help build brands, generate revenue and stay ahead of the competition. The […]

York U ceremony will mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

TORONTO, November 30, 2018 – York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering will host a ceremony to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, December 3 at 11:30am. The ceremony commemorates the lives of 14 young women who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 in an act of gender-based […]

York U expert on climate change available to comment on Ontario government plan

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2018 – York University Professor Mark Winfield is available for comment today on the Ontario government’s climate change plan, which is expected to be released this afternoon by Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. A professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York, Winfield is an expert on: […]

York University to host forum on Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework

TORONTO, November 13, 2018 – Regional conflict surrounding the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework created to address the security threats will be debated at a public forum hosted by York University, Nov.14 and 15. On Nov. 14, senior officials from Canada and from the Spratly conflict zone will […]

The Lassonde School of Engineering announces transformative industry partnership

TORONTO, September 21, 2018 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Interim Dean of York’s Lassonde School of Engineering, Richard Hornsey, will announce a partnership with a leading industry partner to bring a new model of experiential learning for undergraduate computer science degree students this fall. It is the first of its kind in […]

The Lassonde School of Engineering announces transformative industry partnership

TORONTO, September 21, 2018 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Interim Dean of York’s Lassonde School of Engineering, Richard Hornsey, will announce a partnership with a leading industry partner to bring a new model of experiential learning for undergraduate computer science degree students this fall. It is the first of its kind in […]

York U hosts public lecture by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) International President on Humanitarianism and Global Health

TORONTO, ON, September 13, 2018 – At a time when there are increasing attacks on humanitarian sites, pandemics and an unprecedented number of refugees globally, humanitarian and global health organizations continue to face challenges in providing and responsibly allocating resources for assistance. On September 18, 2018, at 7 p.m., special guest lecturer International President of […]

Media Advisory: York University to host live feed of national Canadian Space Agency initiative announcement

 TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – Media are invited to attend a special national announcement by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) tomorrow, Friday May 4, 2018. CSA astronaut Jennifer Sidey will unveil the university research teams that have been selected to participate in a new national student space initiative. The main event will be hosted at […]

Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges

Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges and grow their business  TORONTO, January 25, 2018 – In a time of rapid advances in technology, evolving media consumption and consumers demanding more engaging, immersive experiences, companies are seeking top talent to help analyse issues and develop sound solutions […]