In this issue: Landmark study on international treaties, students excel in STEM challenge and more

EDITOR'S PICKS

Landmark study finds most international treaties ineffective

A York-led review of decades of research shows most international agreements fail to deliver intended results. The study "International Treaties Have Mostly Failed to Produce Their Intended Effects" is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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York research team works to advance new therapies for neuromuscular disease

Faculty of Health Associate Professor Christopher Perry, building on the research of students Meghan Hughes, Sofhia Ramos and Catherine Bellissimo, will lead the project out of his lab at the University.
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York students excel in STEM Fellowship data science competition

A team of York University students – Mahakprit Kaur, Taylor Cargill, Kevin Hui and Minh Vu – placed in the top three in the STEM Fellowship Inter-University Big Data Challenge, an inquiry-driven experiential learning program focused on data science skills.
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LATEST NEWS

Lions’ Andrea Prieur on Team Canada staff at Commonwealth Games

York Lions sport medicine manager Andrea Prieur is serving as a member of the Team Canada staff at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. The 2022 Commonwealth Games take place until Aug. 8, where 37 Canadian athletes are competing with 72 Commonwealth countries in one of the top sporting events of the year.
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Passings: Annie Demirjian

Annie Demirjian, former director of the School of Public and International Affairs at Glendon Campus, has passed away. Demirjian lost her battle with cancer on July 25, at the age of 68.
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Dahdaleh Institute hosts Summer Global Health Intern Symposium

The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research invites all members of the York community to the 4th Annual Dahdaleh Institute Summer Global Health Intern Symposium on Aug. 10.
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Service Excellence Program simplifies expense reimbursements

As part of the Service Excellence Program, York University’s Financial Services Department, in collaboration with University Services Centre, has implemented new initiatives to simplify the expense reimbursement process for the York community.
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THE SCOOP

Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell joins CTV News to share advice for parents and caregivers now that COVID shots are available for babies and preschoolers

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UPCOMING EVENTS

August 9, 2022

5:30 to 7 p.m.

York U Alumni Dinner at National Bank Open

August 10, 2022

10 to 11 a.m.

C4: Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom Information Session

YORK IN THE MEDIA

York U in the news: Pope, sleepwalking and lakes

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