English will follow « L’annonce du protocole d’entente sur l’Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) faite aujourd’hui est une grande réalisation pour les communautés francophones de l’Ontario et d’ailleurs. L’Université York et son campus Glendon félicitent les gouvernements provincial et fédéral pour cet engagement important de soutien financier qui fournira des ressources additionnelles pour l’éducation postsecondaire en […]
Scientists measure precise proton radius to help resolve decade-old puzzle
York University research confirms protons are smaller than expected TORONTO, September 5, 2019 – York University researchers have made a precise measurement of the size of the proton – a crucial step towards solving a mystery that has preoccupied scientists around the world for the past decade. Scientists thought they knew the size of the […]
Fire testing lab at York University among projects awarded Ontario research funding
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2019 – York University researchers will receive more than $700,000 in provincial funding for research projects and equipment through the Early Researcher Award program and the Ontario Research Fund (ORF). The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced nearly $41 million in research funding for research institutions […]
What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?
TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan’s Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport […]
Are parents smothering their high school students?
York University expert available to provide back-to-school parenting tips TORONTO, August 21, 2019 – Parents of children headed to high school often struggle with the dilemma of how much to let go. For parents wondering if they should still discuss homework assignments with their high schoolers, still encourage them to exercise good study habits and […]
Study provides new clues to the source of methane gas on Mars
TORONTO, August 20, 2019 – A team of researchers led by scientists at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering has created a model of how methane changes on Mars throughout the day by using data from a satellite, the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and the Curiosity Rover. In the past, each had measured significantly different […]
Schulich Leader Scholarships awarded to female students for STEM studies at York University
TORONTO, August 19, 2019 – Two young women from the Greater Toronto Area have been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships to study at York University. The prestigious scholarships are awarded to select high school graduates with an entrepreneurial talent who are enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program. They are among 50 Schulich Leaders […]
