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York U and Philippines advance emergency response leadership with MOU

May 8, 2024
York U and Philippines advance emergency response leadership with MOU
York professors Ali Asgary and Eric Kennedy recently travelled to Manila in the Philippines to sign an agreement with a national organization to further emergency management research and training. 

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Students present sustainable solutions, enhance career-readiness at Spring Capstone Day

May 8, 2024
Students present sustainable solutions, enhance career-readiness at Spring Capstone Day

York University’s three-year budget plan approved

May 7, 2024
York University’s three-year budget plan approved

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York University brings emergency management journal in-house

York University brings emergency management journal in-house

May 8, 2024
York University is now home to the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management, which looks to advance efforts to understand and respond to disasters.
Grads innovate skincare with cutting-edge technology

Grads innovate skincare with cutting-edge technology

May 8, 2024
Anna Kotova and Ksenia Timonina, former York PhD students, have founded a gene diagnostic company that helps people make better decisions about their skincare.
Food Services signs pledges to improve food sustainability on campus

Food Services signs pledges to improve food sustainability on campus

May 7, 2024
York University’s Food Services has signed two major pledges committing to creating a healthier and more plant-forward food environment on campuses.

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THE SCOOP

May 8, 2024
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Professor Thomas Teo will be a keynote speaker at the International Society for Theoretical Psychology conference, speaking about equity, diversity and inclusion as a theoretical-psychological topic

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York partnership supports entrepreneurs of Italian descent

York partnership supports entrepreneurs of Italian descent

May 7, 2024
YSpace and Schulich Startups have partnered with the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations through the Italia360 incubator program.
York University announces Black Research Seed Grant winners

York University announces Black Research Seed Grant winners

May 3, 2024
The latest recipients of the Black Research Seed Grant represent five Faculties, more than $150,000 in funding and a diverse range of research projects from emerging and early-career researchers.
Robarts Centre celebrates 40 years of Canadian Studies

Robarts Centre celebrates 40 years of Canadian Studies

May 3, 2024
York’s Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies is celebrating its 40th anniversary by releasing a special issue of its flagship publication, Canada Watch, and hosting an international event. 

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Lions hockey coach leads para athletes, advances inclusion in sport

Lions hockey coach leads para athletes, advances inclusion in sport

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York University announces 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

May 7, 2024
York University announces 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

York University prof appointed to senior role in health organization

May 3, 2024
York University prof appointed to senior role in health organization

Announcement of new dean of York University Libraries

May 1, 2024
Announcement of new dean of York University Libraries

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Emerging and Systemic Risks Lecture Series

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Starbucks, Tim Hortons closures

May 8, 2024
Starbucks, Tim Hortons closures

Board of Governors issues call for nominations, non-academic employees

May 7, 2024
Board of Governors issues call for nominations, non-academic employees

Grounds treatments to prevent West Nile disease to start late May

May 7, 2024
Grounds treatments to prevent West Nile disease to start late May

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York researchers advancing global health, sustainability and Indigenous scholarship

York researchers advancing global health, sustainability and Indigenous scholarship

Apr 25, 2024
Welcome to the April issue of Aspire, a special issue of YFile highlighting research and innovation at York University. Renowned for its high-profile, research-intensive environment, York University fosters a community of forward-thinking scholars and changemakers dedicated to creating positive, global change.