Visualizing an emergency in three dimensions
An innovative project funded by the Academic Innovation Fund is creating a 3-D map of York University’s Keele campus that will be used to create real-life simulations of emergency situations.
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Healthy Campus project inspires conversations about mental health
With support from the Academic Innovation Fund, the Healthy Campus project is turning up the dial in a campus conversation about wellness and mental health.
Read moreLack energy – could be you’re sirtuin-1 protein deficient
The protein sirtuin-1 plays an important role in regulating the body’s metabolism and generating energy for muscle contraction, according to a new study by York researchers.
Researcher helps pinpoint protein important for neuron learning and signalling
In a study published in the December issue of PLOS ONE, York neuroscientist Georg Zoidl looked at how fundamental communication processes function in the brain and what genes are critical to an adaptability to learn.
York and Laurier enter agreement to make research more accessible
The agreement will help maximize the impact of faculty research using clear language research summaries or ResearchSnapshots.
Innovation York’s industry-liaison stream increases research partnership opportunities
Innovation York’s new industry-liaison stream offers a single point of contact for researchers and trainees seeking industry partners and for companies seeking academic partners.
Call for student applications for York’s first multidisciplinary undergrad research fair
York University Libraries, in conjunction with the Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, are sponsoring the University’s first annual Undergraduate Research Fair on Feb. 27 in the Scott Library.
VP research & innovation to host consultations with researchers
Robert Hache is inviting researchers to informal discussions to discuss a broad spectrum of issues, including the development of the new strategic research plan, from January to April.
York researchers isolate role of flickering lights in migraines
A study by researchers at York University found that those who suffer from migraine headaches appear to be extra sensitive to flickering lights.
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