TORONTO, November 29, 2001 -- Five new Canada Research Chairs awarded at York University today support a bridging of disciplines that will speed up scientific advancement in the study of pain and human consciousness, and make Canada a recognized leader in the study of citizenship.
"These appointments recognize that only an integrated approach to learning can advance the human condition," said York University President Lorna Marsden. "Our traditional strengths in the liberal arts are integral to our growing international reputation in science research, and we continue to diversify the multi-disciplinary collaborations that distinguish York University as an innovator in education."
Federal Industry Minister Brian Tobin today announced the latest round of Chair recipients at universities across Canada. The federal government’s Canada Research Chairs program supports cutting-edge research at Canadian universities and is intended to help secure Canada’s competitive position in the 21st century. The Canada Foundation for Innovation provides infrastructure funding for the research.
Background on York’s new Chair holders and their research is attached.
-30-
For more information, please contact:
| Susan Bigelow | |
| Media Relations | |
| York University | |
| 416-736-2100, ext. 22091 | |
| sbigelow@yorku.ca |
YU/133/01
