TORONTO, June 15, 2020 – The performing arts sector may never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, and its future may rely on human performance supported by immersive technology, says theatre Professor Ian P. Garrett in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design, York University. “My work has never seemed more relevant, […]
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York University project wins award from international engineering body
Toronto, June 5, 2020 – A York University program that brings a diversity of students from different disciplines together to work on real-life problems has received an international award from Airbus and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC). Through the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) project, faculty members and students from the Lassonde School of Engineering, […]
Online video game brings to life the impact of staying home during COVID-19 pandemic
#StayHome To Win TORONTO, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – A new online game set in an immersive science fiction storyworld but informed by real-world public health challenges was launched today by York University researchers. Shadowpox: #StayHome Edition helps players visualize – in a fun and engaging way – the impact of deciding to stay home during […]
Are increasing theatrics turning politics into a reality show? York University expert available to comment
TORONTO, February 6, 2020 – Millions of viewers tuned in to watch U.S. President Donald Trump deliver his televised State of the Union address on Feb. 4 outlining the country’s accomplishments under his presidency, and millions more watched as the Senate voted on the impeachment process. But the viewers witnessed more antics than usual, according […]
What is cinema in an era of mobile screens?
Industry leaders to speak at 50th anniversary event for York U’s School of the Arts TORONTO, November 14, 2019 – The screen industry in Canada is undergoing rapid change in response to social media, streaming services and new media such as virtual and augmented reality. In a time of ubiquitous mobile media and computing, predictions […]
Gift of $5 million will support creation of new art gallery at York University
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2019 – Art has always been a passion for Joan and Martin Goldfarb, and a significant part of their lives. Now they are contributing $5 million to build a new art gallery at York University, to help others find their own passion through art. The Joan and Martin Art Gallery of York […]
Arctic filmmakers’ work to be showcased at Art Gallery of York University
“Arnait Ikajurtigiit: Women helping each other” will be on exhibit, April 17-June 23, 2019 in conjunction with Images Festival: Off-Screen program TORONTO, April 15, 2019 – An exhibition showcasing Artic filmmakers’ collective work on their own lives, both as Inuit and non-Inuit women from the region, will open at the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) […]
