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Bilingual children gain better focus, literacy skills: York U study

TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2012 – All bilingual children – regardless of the languages they speak – show cognitive advantages over their English-only peers, although they may experience weakness in areas like...

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Being active as crucial as managing blood sugar: York U diabetes study

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2012 – If you’re diabetic, getting off the couch may be as crucial as glycemic control, according to a new study by York University researchers. The study, published today in the...

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#Legalhistory: Osgoode Hall Law School students argue first case using Twitter

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2012 – Students from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School will make their case in increments of 140 characters or less, in what’s billed as the world’s first Twitter moot court...

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York U bringing higher education to Burmese refugee camps

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2012 – York University is helping refugees on the Thai-Burma border earn university diplomas, through a course taught in Toronto and delivered over the Internet. The course is part of...

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#Osgoode Hall Law School students take top spot in world’s first Twitter Moot

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2012 – Nikki Petersen and Emelia Baack, students in York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, are the winners of the first Twitter moot court (@Twtmoot). On Tuesday, Feb. 21, teams...

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Historic Canadian-led experiment brings scientists one step closer to...

TORONTO, March 7, 2012 – A Canadian-led team of scientists, including two York University students, has offered the world its first glimpse of antihydrogen’s properties, in the first experiment ever...

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Think that new pill might be better? Think again, says York U prof

TORONTO, March 12, 2012 – Buyer beware: “Newer” rarely means “better” when it comes to the latest prescription drugs, according to a York University study. The study, recently published in the journal...

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York University brings innovation to teaching and learning

TORONTO, March 20, 2012 – With over 50,000 students, teaching and learning is fundamental to what York University is all about. Both inside and outside of the classroom, students benefit from creative...

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Schulich grad and adviser wins prestigious arts prize

TORONTO, March 22, 2012 – Schulich School of Business alumna Tricia Baldwin, Managing Director of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, is a 2012 recipient of the John Hobday Award in Arts...

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York U honours Toronto councillors for work supporting international students

TORONTO, March 23, 2012 – Two City of Toronto councillors are this year’s recipients of the 2012 York International Award from York University. Councillors Michael Thompson and Josh Colle are the...

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Is the bilingual brain superior? York U prof finds speaking more than one...

TORONTO, March 29, 2012 – A new paper by a York University professor finds speaking more than one language has wide-ranging cognitive health benefits for children, adults and seniors. Professor Ellen...

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York U president to announce new partnerships with Brazil

Part of largest international mission of university presidents in Canadian history TORONTO, April 24, 2012 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri will visit Brazil from April...

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Eight from York U to receive diamond jubilee medals

TORONTO, April 26, 2012 – Eight members of the York University community are among the early recipients of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in honour of their achievements and significant...

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African Canadians’ role in War of 1812 should not be overlooked: York...

TORONTO, May 8, 2012 – A workshop co-sponsored by York University will delve into the role of African Canadians in the War of 1812 – a topic researchers say is underrepresented in scholarly and popular...

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Bees’ sex drive preserves diversity: York U study

Findings show declining bee populations not caused by loss of genetic diversity TORONTO, May 8, 2012 – A new study by York University researchers debunks the myth that domestication has reduced genetic...

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York U professor appointed president of Royal Canadian Institute

TORONTO, May 9, 2012 – University Professor Emeritus Ronald Pearlman of York’s Faculty of Science & Engineering has been named president of the prestigious Royal Canadian Institute (RCI) for the...

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Glendon College Centre of Excellence expands options for French-language...

Will meet southern Ontario’s growing demand for postsecondary offerings in French TORONTO, May 15, 2012 – York University’s Glendon College today officially opened the Centre of Excellence for...

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Seven distinguished Osgoode Hall Law School alumni receive awards

TORONTO, May 22, 2012 – Osgoode Hall Law School of York University honoured seven distinguished Osgoode alumni with awards for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession and service to the...

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York U welcomes budding scientists backed by Schulich Leader Scholarships

TORONTO, June 25, 2012 – Two new faces on the York University campus this fall will be science students with a big name backing them, having received prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships for full...

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York University announces new Board appointments

TORONTO, June 27, 2012 – The Board of Governors of York University announces the appointment of Julia Foster as the Chair of the Board, effective July 1, 2012. Mrs. Foster (right) has been a member of...

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