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Jennie Phillips, director of York University’s Digital Global Health and Humanitarianism Lab Researchers, was quoted in CTV News April 10. Read full story.

Jewish scholars defend the right to academic freedom on Israel/Palestine
Anna Zalick, associate professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, co-authored an article in The Conversation April 11. Read full story.

Canada calls out China, climate change as growing concerns in Arctic
Martin Shadwick, contract faculty at the School of Public Policy and Administration, was quoted in DefenseNews April 11. Read full story.

Hamilton’s contact tracing criticized by York University researchers
Distinguished Research Professor and Canada Research Chair Jianhong Wu was quoted in the Hamilton Spectator April 9. Read full story.

AI-powered Algorithm released to detect the third wave in South Africa
James Orbinski, director of the York University Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research and Ali Asgary, professor of Disaster & Emergency Management and associate director of York University’s Advanced Disaster, Emergency, and Rapid-response Simulation, were quoted in Wits University News April 11. Read full story.

Eunice Bélidor Joins Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Curator of Contemporary Art is First Black Curator in Institution’s History
York University was mentioned in Culture Type April 9. Read full story.

OPINION: Perfectionism is a problem?
Gordon Flett, Canada Research Chair and professor in York University’s Faculty of Health, was quoted in KentWired.com April 8. Read full story.

Scholarships named in honour of pioneering Black woman lawyer
York University was mentioned in The Caribbean Camera April 10. Read full story.

Tsai-Klassen returns to Hill as chief of staff to International Development Minister Gould
York University was mentioned in The Hill Times April 12. Read full story.

Police entrapment, prostitution laws and ‘fair dealing’ appeals feature in SCC’s spring session
York University was mentioned in Canadian Lawyer April 9. Read full story.

Town introduces new textile waste diversion program
York University was mentioned in the Georgina Post April 11. Read full story.

If you don’t have $20 million, relax. A wealth tax won’t touch you
Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Neil Brooks co-authored an article in the Toronto Star April 13. Read full story.

Why the U.S. Still Can’t Donate COVID-19 Vaccines to Countries in Need
Joel Lexchin, professor emeritus at York University’s Faculty of Health, was a guest on the Bill Kelly Show April 13. Listen to the episode.

Learning a new language is good for the brain (even if you never become fluent)
Ellen Bialystok, distinguished research professor of psychology at York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star April 13. Read full story.

Toronto company Treasured builds virtual spaces for museums
York University was mentioned in the Globe and Mail April 13. Read full story.

Tips for creating great e-newsletters for your clients
Aleem Visram, a marketing professor at the Schulich School of Business Executive Education Centre, was quoted in Advisor’s Edge April 12. Read full story.

UM mathematicians at the forefront of infectious disease modelling
York University Faculty of Science Professor and York Research Chair Huaiping Zhu was mentioned in UM Today News April 9. Read full story.

Canada’s duty to consult: A legal veneer for colonialism?
Peter Hillson, a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, published an article in Canadian Dimension April 12. Read full story.

Team representing Ryerson University, York University, and University of Toronto Win 2021 ULI Hines Student Competition with Plan to Redevelop Kansas City, Missouri, Site
York University was mentioned in ULI Americas April 12. Read full story.

6 Ways To Teach Kindergarten Kids To Deal With Stress During COVID-19, Whether Learning Online Or At School
Stuart Shanker, professor emeritus of philosophy and psychology at York University, was mentioned in Pride News April 12. Read full story.

Akanksha Arora: The 34-year-old bidding to be the next UN chief
York University was mentioned in MSN News April 13. Read full story.

How to help your child learn better in a Zoom classroom
York University was mentioned in Deseret News April 12. Read full story.