TORONTO, January 19, 2015 – The Schulich School of Business and Corporate Knights congratulate the three MBA student teams that will compete in the final round of the Corporate Knights-Schulich Business for a Better World Case Competition on January 23 in Davos during the World Economic Forum annual conference. The qualifying teams come from the […]
Statement by York University President and Vice-Chancellor on Tragic Death of a Member of the York Community
The York University community is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic bus accident last evening resulting in the death of Radika Nankissoor, a valued member of York’s staff. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family, friends and co-workers at this difficult time. York University will pay tribute to Ms. Nankissoor and her contributions […]
York U researchers discover how midbrain map continuously updates visuospatial memory
TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2015 – On the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, a lot of us will be playing arm-chair quarterback. After the snap, we might use our eyes to track a wide receiver as he runs toward an opening, all the while remembering the location of the star running back in case he breaks through […]
Ten emerging and established researchers appointed York Research Chairs
TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2015 − Ten emerging and established researchers from across YorkUniversity have been appointed York Research Chairs. The appointments are the first in a new program established to build, support and intensify the world-renowned research under way at the University. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of our 10 new York […]
York University launches unique School of Continuing Studies
New School will help lifelong learners excel at work TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2015 – York University announced today the establishment of a new School of Continuing Studies along with two new innovative student-centered certificate programs that will offer students not only specialized knowledge in their field, but core, foundational business skills that employers require. The […]
Canadian employers underprepared to leverage Express Entry skilled immigrants: York U expert
TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2015 – Just a few days ago, Citizenship and Immigration Canada introduced fast-track entry for skilled immigrants, promising their arrival within six months of applying under an electronic system. But will the new system succeed? That’s not imminent in the near future, suggests a recent York University study, considering that local organizations […]
York University welcomes Canada First Research Excellence Fund
TORONTO, Ontario, December 12, 2014 — York University welcomes the recent announcement in Markham by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of State for Science and Technology Ed Holder, which outlined how Canada’s top researchers can compete for resources available through the newly established Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The $1.5-billion CFREF will provide […]
