TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 – Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) is introducing two entrance awards — the OsgoodePD International Entrance Award of Excellence and the OsgoodePD International Entrance Award of Merit — to support internationally trained lawyers in their pursuit of legal education in Canada by joining Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. “A diverse […]
York University announces permanent appointment of Detlev Zwick as Dean of Schulich School of Business
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 — Today, York’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Detlev Zwick to the position of Dean, for a five-year term. Professor Zwick has served with great distinction as Interim Dean of the Schulich School of Business since July 1, 2020. Prior to that appointment, he had served as the […]
Virtual conference buzzes with sweet bee insights
TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 – This year’s BeeCon will explore the effects of human-driven landscape disturbance on wild bee communities, the development of diagnostic tools for neonicotinoid exposure, altruistic and selfish aggression in honey bees and more.
York University kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success
Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch York University has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, directly supporting the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, held by well-known educator Professor Carl James — in partnership with colleagues from four universities across the […]
York University launches first-of-its-kind initiative to address barriers for Black youth across Canada
National pan-university program backed by $1.2 million from RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2021 – York University is launching a three-year initiative to enhance the representation of Black youth at universities across Canada by supporting upper-year high school students as they plan for their future such as pursuing post-secondary education or work […]
Study: New Pacific Ocean circulation findings may hold key to better predicting impact of El Niño and La Niña
TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2021 — For years scientists have been trying to understand variations in El Niño and La Niña to accurately predict year-to-year disruptions to weather patterns. New findings from York University scientists at the Lassonde School of Engineering suggest that a conveyer-like motion of heat across the equator in the Pacific Ocean — called […]
What does it mean to be a treaty person in Toronto?
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 – As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in Toronto speaker series will launch at York University, exploring the spirit and intent of Toronto treaties, along with settler and Indigenous treaty responsibilities.
