Among Canadian scholars analyzing US Employee Free Choice Act TORONTO, November 18, 2009 -- A group of Canadian scholars, including York University Professor Norene Pupo, has issued a collection of academic research regarding the US Employee Free Choice Act, and the emerging “Canadian connection” to the ongoing US debate over the provisions of that Act. […]
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York U launches community-university research project for Jane-Finch youth
TORONTO, November 17, 2009 -- The Assets Coming Together for Youth (ACT for Youth) project will hold a launch and community forum at York University on Friday, Nov. 20 at 5:30pm. ACT for Youth will conduct community-based research focused on positive youth development in the Jane-Finch neighbourhood over the course of the next five years. […]
York U researchers identify trigger for blood vessel growth
Findings may aid diabetic patients TORONTO, November 16, 2009 -- York University researchers have identified a cell-signalling process that stimulates blood vessel growth and may help break the cycle of diabetes by making it easier for patients to exercise. Professor Tara Haas and colleagues in York’s Muscle Health Research Centre studied stimuli that can cause […]
Schulich School of Business launches new MBA program in India
TORONTO, November 9, 2009 -- The Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, Canada today officially launched the Schulich MBA in India – India's newest MBA program. The Schulich MBA in India is the first MBA program to be delivered in that country by a leading international business school from outside India. The […]
York professor explores Darwin for CBC documentary
TORONTO, November 10, 2009 -- To mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s transformational and contentious book, On the Origin of Species, York film Professor Seth Feldman, director of York’s Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, has produced his 26th documentary for CBC Radio’s "Ideas". In his series "The Evolution of Charles Darwin", broadcasting […]
Top Constitutional Law Experts to Discuss National Securities Regulator
TORONTO, November 9, 2009 -- The constitutional battle over the proposed creation of a national securities watchdog in Canada is heating up. While the federal government seeks the Supreme Court’s opinion on whether Ottawa has the power to create a national securities regulator, unwilling provinces such as Alberta and Quebec are fuming. How will this constitutional […]
Professor John Tsotsos receives President’s Research Excellence Award
TORONTO, November 5, 2009 -- John Tsotsos, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Science & Engineering, has been named the winner of the York University President’s Research Excellence Award. The award, introduced during York’s 50th year, recognizes outstanding research achievement and significant contributions to advance the University’s international reputation […]
