TORONTO, April 22, 2015 — A genetic test that can prevent ‘killer’ bees from spreading around the world has been created in a research effort led by University of Sydney scholars jointly with York University scientists. “Our genetic test is highly accurate and considerably more sophisticated than the old tests that have a high tendency […]
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York U announces new dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and university librarian
TORONTO, April 21, 2015 —York University announces the appointment of Professor Ananya Mukherjee-Reed as dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and Joy Kirchner to the role of university librarian, commencing July 15, 2015. “This is an important time in the development of York’s largest Faculty, as it builds on its strengths […]
Osgoode Hall Law School & the Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution Present First Workshop for Postsecondary Students on the Future of Law and Innovation
TORONTO, April 20, 2015 – York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and the Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution have joined forces to present one of the first programs of its kind in Canada – the Justice Design Project – an exciting week-long workshop in August for postsecondary students interested in learning about the legal […]
Osgoode Professional Development helps internationally-trained lawyers with new online course unique in Canadian legal education
TORONTO, April 9, 2015 – Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) – a world leader in law school lifelong learning – will use a substantial award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade to create an innovative online exam preparation course to help internationally-trained lawyers who are Ontario newcomers qualify to practise in the […]
Road salt guidelines need review to protect food chain in lakes: study
TORONTO, April 9, 2015 − Salt used for winter road maintenance in Canada could wipe out water flea populations that keep our lakes clear of algae and feed the fish, a recent York University study has revealed. “These water fleas are like little living lawnmowers in our lakes. They ‘graze’ the entire volume of lakes […]
Statement by York University President & Vice-Chancellor: Successful Ratification Ends Labour Disruption
Over the past four weeks, the University has provided regular updates on the labour disruption by CUPE 3903. With this final update, I am pleased to confirm that CUPE 3903 Units 1 and 3, our teaching assistants and graduate assistants, voted today to accept new three-year collective agreements. This is excellent news for the entire […]
York U Alzheimer’s study on women at risk suggests functional decline relates to deteriorating brain wiring
A video game-like tool developed from the touchscreen thinking and moving task used in the current study may be the next step in helping to improve communication between brain regions TORONTO, March 30, 2015 – In their latest brain imaging study on women at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, York University researchers have found deterioration in […]
