37 h. ago Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back

The monthslong trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Sarkozy, 70, who was president from 2007 to 2012, has denied wrongdoing. French prosecutors were not convinced and on Thursday requested […]

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3 d. ago York University research sheds light on earliest days of Earth’s formation

Faculty of Science prof used novel approach of applying fluid dynamics and chemistry to planetary sciences for modelling study published in Nature Toronto, Canada, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wednesday March 26 – New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth’s formation and potentially calls […]

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3 d. ago Peter MacKinnon: York University’s faculty hysterics expose desperate need for post

Faculty association's battle to preserve 18 unviable programs is yet another symptom of a failing system

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4 d. ago Columbia student protester who’s lived in the US since age 7 sues to stop deportation order

NEW YORK (AP) — Another Columbia University student said Monday that the Trump administration has targeted her for deportation over her pro-Palestinian views, accusing immigration officials in a lawsuit of employing the same tactics used on Mahmoud Khalil and other college activists. Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old lawful permanent resident who came to the U.S. as […]

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9 d. ago York University and ventureLAB strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding

Toronto, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — York University and ventureLAB signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in talent development, research, and industry-driven innovation. This agreement reinforces their commitment to bridging academia and industry, creating opportunities for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs to drive growth in Canada’s technology sector. As a […]

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9 d. ago York University professors seek court order to stop program suspensions

York University has said it is temporarily suspending new admissions to 18 degree programs in the fall of 2025.

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9 d. ago Court order sought to stop York University program suspensions

The university has said it is temporarily suspending new admissions to 18 degree programs in the fall of 2025

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9 d. ago York University receives close to $400K from Natural Resources Canada to better understand planning needs of wildfire prone communities

Toronto, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With $386,000 in funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through its Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge Program under the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, York University and its partners will evaluate the issues local governments face in adopting wildfire mitigation practices and determine how to scale up their […]

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1 week ago Columbia University student and the U.S. government spar over his detention in Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government and a Columbia University student threatened with deportation for his role in campus protests against Israel have been sparring in court over the Trump administration’s move to ship him halfway across the country to an immigration lockup in Louisiana. The government says he could not be detained at […]

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1 week ago ‘UNDER MICROSCOPE:’ Renaming group dismissive of Dundas, consulting public

If you don’t like Sankofa Square, how would you feel about Sankofa Street? A freedom-of-information request, shared with The Toronto Sun by a reader, sheds light on the work done to rename Yonge-Dundas Square. Some of the documents, from late 2023, reveal talk of a non-existent consultation process and a loose approach to facts regarding […]

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3 w. ago Celebrating the graduates of York’s Internationally Educated Professionals bridging program

Certificate programs help newcomers overcome barriers to success in the Canadian marketplace TORONTO, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In honour of recent graduates, York University is hosting Celebrate Success March 2025: Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program on Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Over the last 15 years, more than 1,500 new immigrants […]

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3 w. ago ‘Early days’ of establishing AI copyright rules confounding Canada and other countries

'I suspect that the American cases will prove important but not determinative of the direction that Canada takes': York University law professor

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