York U in the news: Memorandum of Understanding, artificial intelligence models and more

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York University and Town of Newmarket sign MOU to create positive change
Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of York University, was quoted in The Municipal Information Network Sept. 20.

Canadian University Lifts Embargo on Doug Mastriano’s Dissertation
York University was mentioned in History News Network Sept. 19.

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York University was mentioned on 105 FM Sept. 19.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers accuses Uber of violating Ontario’s labour laws
David Doorey, a professor of labour law at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Sept. 16.

‘The most discredited financial instrument in history’ makes comeback in Canada. Will it solve a problem with retirement savings?
Moshe Milevsky, a professor of finance at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Sept. 16.

7 young people sued Ontario over its climate policy. This week, they made their case
William Van Wijngaarden, a professor of physics at York University, is mentioned in CBC Sept. 16.

‘It’s really shameful’: PC government cites climate change denier’s pro-carbon claims in legal battle against youth fighting for a sustainable future
William Van Wijngaarden, a professor of physics at York University, is mentioned in Yahoo! News Canada Sept. 16.

Live at home or on campus?
Yuko Sorano, the director of student affairs at York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star Sept. 17.

‘Most complicated times, ever’: Newmarket and York University forge partnership to tackle today’s big issues
Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor of York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star Sept. 18.

Even smartest AI models don’t match human visual processing
James Elder, a professor and research Chair in Human and Computer Vision at York University, was quoted in Science Daily Sept. 16.

The Duchy of Cornwall: What is the $1.5-billion estate Prince William has recently inherited?
Stephen Brooke, a professor of British political history at York University, was quoted on KESQ-TV Sept. 16.

Trent University launches Spanish Civil War virtual museum
Adrian Shubert, a professor in the department of history at York University, was mentioned in the St. Catharines Standard Sept. 16.

COVID-19 masks: Study says doesn’t get easier to recognize masked faces
Erez Freud, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was quoted in newsexplorer.net Sept. 18.

To improve language skills, focus on fictional writing
York University was mentioned in HebdenBridge News Sept. 16.

The Search for Intelligent Life Is About to Get a Lot More Interesting
Kathryn Denning, an anthropologist and archaeologist at York University, was quoted in the New York Times Sept. 18.

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David Szablowski, a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University,

CBC News Network With Reshmi Nair
Allan Hutchinson, a Distinguished Research Professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was on CBC News Network Sept. 17.

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Allan Hutchinson, a Distinguished Research Professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was on CBC Radio One Sept. 18.

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Erez Freud, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was on CBC Radio One Sept. 17.

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Petra Molnar, the associate director of the refugee law lab and a researcher in migration technology and human rights at York University, was on CBC Radio One Sept. 18.

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Neil Tandon, an assistant professor of atmospheric science at York University, was on CBC Radio One Sept. 17.

Newstalk 1010 (CFRB)
Jesse Rogerson, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, was on Newstalk 1010 Sept. 16.

AM 900 Hamilton’s News Talk Leader (CHML)
Elaina Hyde, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at York University, was on AM 900 Sept. 18.

UNB releases controversial U.S. politician’s PhD dissertation after months of refusals
York University was mentioned in CBC News Sept. 16.

District residents surveyed on public health needs
York University was referenced in TBNewsWatch Sept. 16.

Editorial: What now? U of T, COVID, and the year ahead
York University was mentioned in The Varsity Sept. 18.