TORONTO, November 11, 2014 – On Nov. 12, 2014, the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft will deploy a lander to the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko – the first ever attempt to soft-land on a comet. York U Dean of Science and professor of physics and astronomy Ray Jayawardhana and senior lecturer of physics and astronomy […]
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Diet, lifestyle and associated health risks to be discussed at obesity symposium
TORONTO, November 5, 2014 – Obesity researchers will look at the health implications of dietary proteins, fat distribution, lifestyle, as well as the associated risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases during a two-day symposium at York University, November 6 and 7. The symposium titled “Obesity: A Global Perspective from Molecular and […]
Osgoode conference looks at corruption and what to do about it
TORONTO, November 3, 2014 – York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School will host a major conference on November 6 and 7, 2014 that will look at corruption in business, finance, government and enforcement. “Understanding and Taming Public and Private Corruption in the 21st Century” will bring together top Canadian and international legal, political and media […]
York U experts available to comment on mathematical modelling of potential zombie attack
TORONTO, October 29, 2014 – What are the chances of a potential zombie attack? How would it spread? What are the benefits in studying zombies? York University mathematics professor Jane Heffernan and chemistry professor Derek Wilson are available to speak with media about how mathematical modelling can help predict the unpredictable – like zombie attacks […]
York U Chancellor Gregory Sorbara launches The Battlefield of Ontario Politics
TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – Former Ontario finance minister and current York University Chancellor Gregory Sorbara will celebrate the launch of his new autobiography, The Battlefield of Ontario Politics, at a ticketed event on October 30, 2014, at York University. Sorbara’s book will bring the reader into the back rooms of the Ontario Liberal Party […]
York University congratulates Frank Scarpitti on re-election as Mayor of City of Markham
TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – York University congratulates Frank Scarpitti on his re-election as Mayor of the City of Markham in a solid mandate to continue leading one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities. “We are extremely pleased to continue collaborating with Mayor Scarpitti and all members of City Council on York’s proposed new campus in […]
York University congratulates alumnus John Tory on election as Mayor of Toronto
TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – York University congratulates John Tory on his election as Mayor of the City of Toronto in a solid mandate to lead a new era in municipal government for Canada’s largest urban centre. “We are extremely proud that our new Mayor is an esteemed alumnus of York University’s Osgoode Hall Law […]
