TORONTO, April 15, 2013 − York University leads the country in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC’s) large-scale awards competitions valued at $1 million or more. An analysis conducted by the Strategic and Institutional Research Initiatives Unit, in the Office of Research Services at York, revealed that between 2006 and 2012, […]
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Delve into design at the YSDN graduation exhibition
TORONTO, April 10, 2013 −The graduating class of the York University/Sheridan College Joint Program in Design (YSDN) invites you to Delve, an exhibition showcasing their best creative work in graphic and communication design. Comprising more than 500 works, from packaging and information design to editorial and motion graphics, the show offers great depths to Delve […]
Constitutional law experts examine 2012 Supreme Court of Canada decisions
TORONTO, April 9, 2013 – Canada’s leading constitutional scholars and practitioners will provide practical and incisive analysis of noteworthy 2012 Supreme Court of Canada constitutional decisions and their implications at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University’s 2012 Constitutional Cases Conference on Friday, April 12. Now in its 16th successful year, the conference will […]
Ryerson and York partnership will give education students an academic boost
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 --- The School of Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University and Faculty of Education at York University have partnered to offer a concurrent bachelor of arts (BA) in early childhood studies and bachelor of education (BEd) available to first-year Ryerson students starting this fall. The program − the first of its kind in […]
Surrogate outcomes in clinical trials are deceptive and harmful says York U professor
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 – Regulators often approve drugs without any hard evidence, relying on the belief that surrogate markers are accurate predictors of the health benefits of the drug being tested. However, researchers including York University Professor Joel Lexchin, say the contrary can be the case. “Sometimes faith is misplaced and these drugs […]
Honey bee housekeeping habits may reduce need for individual immunity: York U research
Toronto, April 8, 2013 – Worker bees can fight infections individually through their immune system or collectively through social behaviours such as keeping a clean nest, removing diseased larvae, and grooming themselves and each other. However, a new study by York University researchers suggests that honey bees have been evolving away from combating pathogens using […]
York U bee experts to speak on conservation of Canadian pollinators
Toronto, April 5, 2013 – What is the status of pollinators in Canada and what is being done to help those at risk? These are the questions that will be addressed during a one-day York U-sponsored conference on Wednesday, April 10. The Canadian Pollinator Conservation 2013: Next Steps conference will feature government agencies, land managers, […]
