York University has paid its City of Toronto water bill and continues to pay its City of Toronto water bill. Several years ago, York noticed a significant and unexplained increase in its water bills. While the amount was reduced in discussions with the City, there continue to be outstanding issues related to calculation of amounts […]
York U’s Lassonde School of Engineering to host FIRST Robotics Canada competition
TORONTO, March 22, 2018 –In a battle of the ‘robots’, York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering will host over 30 teams of high school students from across the GTA and their 120-pound robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition 2018 on March 24 - 25. This year’s game, FIRST POWERUP, is presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition […]
Global rise of populism will be focus of York University’s Glendon debate
TORONTO, March 21, 2018 – York University is hosting Global Populism: Political, Economic and Social Implications as part of its Glendon Global Debates series, on Thursday, March 22 at the Centre of Excellence, Glendon Campus. Experts will debate the rise of populism that has rattled the political establishment in recent years, and examine possible causes. […]
York U experts available to discuss shape of our water for World Water Day
TORONTO, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 – About 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water that is essential to life. York University experts are available to discuss the importance of water and how we can preserve it this World Water Day (March 22), the theme for which is “nature for water.” York […]
York U expert can discuss Stephen Hawking’s legacy and impact on world
TORONTO, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 – The brilliant mind of, arguably, the world’s most famous physicist, Stephen Hawking, has left some of his most pressing questions unanswered, but his legacy will live on. He has become a mythical figure, a hero, a beautiful mind. Héléne Mialet of York University’s Faculty of Science, has written extensively […]
International Women's Day: experts available to discuss advancing research in women’s health
York U experts available to discuss advancing research in women’s health TORONTO, March 7, 2018 –This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #PressForProgress is fueled by movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. At this important time in our history, there is even more momentum globally to strive for parity across all sectors, including health. York […]
York University celebrates graduation of Internationally Educated Professionals from bridging program
TORONTO, March 7, 2018 – York University is hosting a celebratory reception this evening in honour of the recent graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, preceded by a certificate presentation ceremony at 7pm, at the Keele Campus. Friends and family of the more than 70 recipients will witness them receive their certificates […]
