Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges and grow their business TORONTO, January 25, 2018 - In a time of rapid advances in technology, evolving media consumption and consumers demanding more engaging, immersive experiences, companies are seeking top talent to help analyse issues and develop sound solutions […]
Negotiator for Assembly of First Nations will deliver keynote at York University 2018 Inclusion Day
TORONTO, January 24, 2018 – The Chief Negotiator for the Assembly of First Nations and primary architect of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission in the historic Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement will deliver the keynote address at York University’s Inclusion Day this year. Kathleen Mahoney, a professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Calgary, […]
The ‘Ghost in the Machine’: a public debate on the future of technology in society
TORONTO, ON, Wednesday, January 24, 2018- Will artificial intelligence soon become more intelligent than its creator? As technology continues to play a bigger role in all aspects of our society, it’s more important now than ever to consider the organizing principles behind how it structures our digital lives. This is just one of the many questions experts, […]
Sanofi Pasteur and NSERC invest in $2.6 million collaboration at York University to combat infectious diseases with Math
Better analysis of transmission key to targeting flu and childhood diseases TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2018 − A major new research initiative based in the Faculty of Science at York University will develop mathematical techniques to identify populations most susceptible to infectious diseases and enable manufacturers to produce cost-effective vaccines that can be deployed quickly. The […]
York U panel to discuss sexual assault accusations and changes in film industry
TORONTO, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 – Since the first story about Harvey Weinstein broke in The New York Times, accusations of sexual harassment and assault by powerful men in the film and media sectors have continued. The Department of Cinema and Media Arts in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York […]
Major new collaboration on vaccine research to be announced at York University
TORONTO, Monday, January 22, 2018 – Details of a major new research initiative between the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Sanofi and York University will be announced on Tuesday morning. The research program will address many challenges faced in developing and targeting vaccines in the most efficient and effective way to combat […]
Speed geeking event will offer glimpse at technologies to improve health and save lives
TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2018 – An infant in a neonatal unit, a teen with mental health challenges and just about anyone leaving an emergency department could benefit from health technology innovations that will be showcased at a “speed geeking” event in Toronto on Tuesday. Presenters will have just five minutes to make the case for […]
