TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2021 — The Ontario government is providing new pathways for nursing education with the launch of York University’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Details were shared today by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities who was joined by Rhonda Lenton, President & Vice-Chancellor of York University. “I’m […]
York University to host inaugural CivicLabTo Summit
York University is set to host the inaugural CivicLabTO Academic Summit on Toronto’s post-pandemic recovery on November 23 and 24. The City of Toronto announced its partnership with eight higher education institutions (HEIs), for the two-day, free and virtual CivicLabTO Academic Summit today. The summit will feature in-depth discussions with leading experts in areas on […]
York University signs the Scarborough Charter, a national pledge to address anti-Black racism in Canadian universities
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2021 – Together with more than 40 other Canadian post-secondary institutions and sector partners, York University is proud to sign the Scarborough Charter, a national pledge to ongoing action against anti-Black racism and further progress toward Black inclusion. Last year, Canadian universities, colleges, and other sector partners came together to have a […]
York U researcher wins prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship for work with bees
TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2021 – Wild bees have a critical role to play in climate change resilience, which makes finding out why they are declining more important. As a winner of this year’s NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship, York University Associate Professor Sandra Rehan is tackling this issue through her work in bee genomics, molecular ecology and behavioural genetics.
Task Force launches report on the future of artificial intelligence at York University
Urges research to explore broader human perspective including ethical implications of AI TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2021 – Today, York University Task Force on AI & Society launched its report analyzing artificial intelligence (AI) and society as a key area for growth at York, with recommendations to help steer the University closer to becoming a global […]
Air pollution decrease in India during COVID-19 lockdown not as high as originally thought
York University researchers find meteorology played an important and unaccounted role TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2021 – Observational data shows air pollution in India decreased drastically in the first COVID-19 lockdown when emissions from vehicles naturally declined, but York University researchers say those numbers only tell part of the story – blue skies and an absence […]
Virtual symposium to launch report from York University Task Force on AI & Society
TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 – York University is hosting a virtual symposium tomorrow, Nov. 16, to launch Fostering the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Report from the York University Task Force on AI & Society. The symposium will feature a keynote address by Manuela M. Veloso, Head of JP Morgan Chase AI Research and Herbert A. […]
