Daniel Drache, a professor of political science and acting director of the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 as part of panel discussing the question “Is Canada Governable?” Drache commented on the marginalization of Parliament, the role of vote banks in eroding government’s role as a […]
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York U report on Family Reconnect program for homeless youth on Metro Morning
York University professors Stephen Gaetz and Daphne Winland have published a report about the role of families in addressing youth homelessness and an innovative Toronto program that tries to reconnect homeless youths with their families. To listen to a CBC Metro Morning interview with the director of the program and a young person who has […]
Family ignored in response to youth homelessness: York report
More than 65,000 youth are homeless across the country TORONTO, April 13, 2011 – The role of family in ending youth homelessness is largely ignored in Canada, according to a report released today by York University, though there is evidence that family reconnection works in Australia and the United Kingdom and in one exceptional program […]
Organic farms more energy efficient: York U researcher
TORONTO, April 12, 2011 – Organic farms can be more energy efficient than conventional farms that mass produce crops using unsustainable practices, a surprising result from a study co-authored by a York University professor. Researchers analyzed 130 studies to compare the energy use and global warming potential of organic versus conventional farming. They concluded that […]
York University statement from President Mamdouh Shoukri
April 8, 2011 Message to the community: I was deeply disturbed and upset to learn that a member of our community reported being verbally and physically assaulted this week at Winters Absinthe pub. This reported assault is distressing to all of us. York University Security Services responded quickly to the incident and offered counselling and […]
Conference will examine environmental sustainability in the arts
TORONTO, April 6, 2011 ─ Artists of all stripes will come to York University this month to discuss creative ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Hosted by York’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Staging Sustainability: Arts, Community, Culture, Environment will bring together more than 100 presenters including well-known artists such as Cirque de Soleil’s Gil Favreau. […]
York U bilingualism researcher featured on NPR
York University professor Ellen Bialystok recently spoke with National Public Radio about how bilingualism is beneficial to our cognitive development and can prevent the onset of Alzheimer's. To listen to the interview, click here. Bialystok, a Distinguished Research Professor in York's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, has published widely on bilingualism and its effects […]
