Ottawa/Toronto, ON, April 13, 2022 – The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and York University – joint partners in the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress 2023) – are excited to announce that the theme of the conference will be Reckonings and Re-Imaginings.
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York University drives interdisciplinary research with $3.5M investment
TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2021 – York University is investing more than $3.5 million in interdisciplinary research with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that could have real-world, global impact through its Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (CIRC) initiative.
Substance and alcohol use during holidays could increase COVID risk, says York U researcher
Those who generally use alcohol and other substances to cope with stress of COVID could be at greater risk over the holidays TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2021 — As people plan parties and gatherings with family and friends, York University researcher Esther Greenglass, professor of psychology in the Faculty of Health, says those who have previously […]
York University launches first-of-its-kind initiative to address barriers for Black youth across Canada
National pan-university program backed by $1.2 million from RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2021 – York University is launching a three-year initiative to enhance the representation of Black youth at universities across Canada by supporting upper-year high school students as they plan for their future such as pursuing post-secondary education or work […]
Biases against bicultural people: York U research reveals unique societal challenges
TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2020 – New research from York University found that even as those who belong to two different cultural groups in North America strive to be true to themselves and their cultural roots, they face social consequences when changing their behaviour to adapt and navigate different cultural situations. In the new paper published in Social […]
York University announces new head of Research & Innovation
York University announces new head of Research & Innovation TORONTO, November 26, 2019 –York University has selected a new Vice President of Research & Innovation. The Executive Committee of the Board of Governors has accepted the recommendation of the search committee that Professor Amir Asif be appointed for a five-year term beginning on May 1, […]
Scientists set to start $10M project to create health diagnosis tool for bees
York University to develop ‘BeeCSI’ tool to help Canada’s rapidly declining honey bees TORONTO, September 18, 2019 – When Canada’s honey bees are thriving, they produce honey and pollinate valuable crops like blueberries, apples and hybrid canola seeds. But the health of honey bees is declining, with more than a quarter of honey bee colonies […]
