TORONTO, July 6, 2017 – Our galaxy could harbour some 100 billion brown dwarfs, often described as “failed stars,” reveals new research by an international team of astronomers, including York University’s Ray Jayawardhana in the Faculty of Science. Brown dwarfs are objects intermediate in mass between stars and planets, with masses too low to sustain […]
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Gregory Sorbara re-appointed Chancellor of York University
TORONTO, May 31, 2017 − York University Chancellor Gregory Sorbara has been re-appointed to the University’s top ceremonial role for an additional three-year term, effective June 14, 2017. York’s Board of Governors first appointed Sorbara as Chancellor in 2014 for a three year term, and recently confirmed the re-appointment. “Greg is a tremendous advocate for […]
York U hosts symposium on changing role of public art in Canada
TORONTO, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Public art can startle, resonate and inform, but its role is changing as expectations evolve about what it should be and do. York University’s Department of Visual Art & Art History will host a symposium May 18 to 20 with a focus on the policies and practices of commissioning […]
Breaking down barriers: York U celebrates internationally educated professionals
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 — After arriving in Canada more than four years ago, marketing professional Olha Shmanko sent out many unsuccessful job applications. She couldn’t land a job in her own field because she either did not have Canadian experience or was over qualified. Today, she is well employed as a planning analyst in […]
York U hosts York Region science fair: bright young scientists in the spotlight
TORONTO, March 29, 2017 — If you are curious to know what worm poop can tell us about health food, or whether math homework is bad for your health, come chat with budding scientists eager to talk about their experiments, innovations and results at York University, during the York Region Science & Technology Fair (YRSTF) […]
York U’s “Glendon Global Debates” series: CETA and the Canada-EU trade relationship
TORONTO, March 20, 2017 – York University’s Glendon Global Debates series hosts a discussion on the trade relationship between Canada and the European Union (EU), reviewing the Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA), on Thursday, March 23 at the Centre of Excellence, Glendon Campus. This is the third debate in the series, titled “A New […]
Storm simulation event to reveal real-life roles for youths in disaster risk management
TORONTO, March 6, 2017 − When the town of “Resilientville” floods on Wednesday afternoon, young people from across Toronto will be on hand to help. By role-playing in simulations of severe flooding events, they will explore how Canadians can better prepare for major storms as Canada’s climate warms. They will also demonstrate how young people […]
