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Announcement of new dean of York University Libraries

May 1, 2024
Announcement of new dean of York University Libraries
President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton welcomes Joseph Hafner, the new dean of York University Libraries, sharing the experiences he will bring to the School. 

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Provost receives national leadership award

May 1, 2024
Provost receives national leadership award

A new direction for Glendon College

Apr 30, 2024
A new direction for Glendon College

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York to host pop-up fair-trade event with free beverages

York to host pop-up fair-trade event with free beverages

May 1, 2024
Community members are invited to attend a special pop-up event with complimentary, fair-trade Las Nubes coffee and more outside Vari Hall.
Prevent respiratory viruses this spring

Prevent respiratory viruses this spring

May 1, 2024
Even though spring is in full swing, it is important to remember that respiratory viruses are still around. Protect yourself and others with these expert-recommended tips.
Student-led group tackles Indigenous food sovereignty

Student-led group tackles Indigenous food sovereignty

Apr 30, 2024
The Learning Spirit Alliance is committed to combatting food insecurity through workshops and community events open to all York University students.

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THE SCOOP

May 1, 2024
Karen Krasny
Professor Karen Krasny, from the Faculty of Education, was the co-presenter of the opening keynote address at the #YouthMediaLife 2024 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Digital Practices conference

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York research collaboration to improve cybersecurity threat detection, mitigation

York research collaboration to improve cybersecurity threat detection, mitigation

Apr 30, 2024
York University’s Behaviour-Centric Cybersecurity Center is advancing leadership in cybersecurity by collaborating with cPacket – a network monitoring company – to tackle a major cybercrime threat.
One year later: the Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living

One year later: the Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living

Apr 28, 2024
One year after the launch of the award-winning Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living, YFile catches up with Professor Shooka Karimpour to hear about the impact of her microlecture and what has changed in the field of microplastics.
Fund advancing China studies relaunches with new scope

Fund advancing China studies relaunches with new scope

Apr 26, 2024
Originally established to foster research on Canada-China interactions, the York Centre for Asian Research has relaunched the China Insights Fund to reflect evolving study of the nation.

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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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Researchers receive grants to advance Indigenous scholarship

Apr 25, 2024
Researchers receive grants to advance Indigenous scholarship

York-led research team invents sustainable de-icing solution

Apr 25, 2024
York-led research team invents sustainable de-icing solution

SAS students shine at prestigious Canadian case competition

Apr 24, 2024
SAS students shine at prestigious Canadian case competition

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May 17, 2024

Emerging and Systemic Risks Lecture Series

May 27, 2024

Globally Networked Learning: Faculty Drop-In Consultations

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Joseph Hafner est nommé doyen des bibliothèques de l’Université York

May 1, 2024
Joseph Hafner est nommé doyen des bibliothèques de l’Université York

Synopsis of most recent meeting of Senate

Apr 30, 2024
Synopsis of most recent meeting of Senate

Cherry trees on Keele Campus set to bloom

Apr 24, 2024
Cherry trees on Keele Campus set to bloom

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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.