TORONTO, Monday, October 31, 2016 — Vaccinating against dengue fever could increase outbreaks of Zika, suggests new research out of York University and Xi’an Jiaotong University in China. The research identifies a potentially serious public health concern. More than a third of the world’s population lives in areas where dengue is endemic and cases of […]
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Experts advisory: York scientist can discuss detection of gravitational waves
TORONTO, February 11, 2016 – Scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) announced today that they have detected gravitational waves, upholding Einstein’s century-old theory of general relativity. It was one of the last pieces of the puzzle. “This is huge. It was the missing link in the theory of relativity,” said York University physics […]
Message from President Mamdouh Shoukri: A Commitment to Inclusive Communities
Last week, members of the York community received my message on Inclusion Day in which I reaffirmed our core values of inclusivity, diversity and respect, as well as our commitment to free expression. Since that time, much attention has been focused on concerns over the mural hanging in the York Student Centre. It is clear that […]
York University to confer four honorary degrees at fall convocation
TORONTO, October 13, 2015 – At York University’s fall convocation ceremonies, four exceptional individuals who have contributed significantly in their respective fields will receive honorary degrees. The recipients include a world-class scientist, a doctor on a peace mission, an accomplished businesswoman and arts advocate, as well as a noted scholar and lawyer. “We are thrilled […]
Honorary degrees at York University convocations Friday – Tom Jenkins and Murray Sinclair
TORONTO, June 18, 2015 – Entrepreneur, businessman and technology leader P. Thomas (Tom) Jenkins will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 19 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Judge, lawyer, social justice advocate and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Justice Murray Sinclair will […]
Tentative Agreements reached by York University and CUPE 3903
The university and CUPE 3903 have reached tentative agreements for Units 1 and 3 on Sunday March 29th. Ratification vote details have not yet been announced. Media Contact: Joanne Rider, York University Media Relations, 416 736 5593, jrider@yorku.ca
York University and Revera form partnership to provide specialized training for current and future long term care leaders
Research and experiential education collaboration to focus in the area of aging Toronto, Canada, October 21, 2014 − York University and Revera Inc. are pleased to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a research and education partnership in the area of aging. Their first joint undertaking is the creation of […]
