TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2019 – York University researchers will receive more than $700,000 in provincial funding for research projects and equipment through the Early Researcher Award program and the Ontario Research Fund (ORF). The Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced nearly $41 million in research funding for research institutions […]
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What will additions to Rowan’s Law mean for concussion safety this fall?
TORONTO, August 27, 2019 – This fall will be the first full school year where parents, coaches and officials will be required to sign a concussion code of conduct and review concussion awareness resources as a result of additions to Rowan’s Law. The law passed last year, mandates the removal from sport and return to sport […]
Are parents smothering their high school students?
York University expert available to provide back-to-school parenting tips TORONTO, August 21, 2019 – Parents of children headed to high school often struggle with the dilemma of how much to let go. For parents wondering if they should still discuss homework assignments with their high schoolers, still encourage them to exercise good study habits and […]
Study provides new clues to the source of methane gas on Mars
TORONTO, August 20, 2019 – A team of researchers led by scientists at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering has created a model of how methane changes on Mars throughout the day by using data from a satellite, the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and the Curiosity Rover. In the past, each had measured significantly different […]
Schulich Leader Scholarships awarded to female students for STEM studies at York University
TORONTO, August 19, 2019 – Two young women from the Greater Toronto Area have been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships to study at York University. The prestigious scholarships are awarded to select high school graduates with an entrepreneurial talent who are enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program. They are among 50 Schulich Leaders […]
New funding for Indigenous led initiative will equip youth with skills training
TORONTO, August 1, 2019 - The Indigenous Friends Association, an initiative designed by York University students to connect and support Indigenous youth, will be receiving funding of more than $350,000 by the Government of Canada under the Canada Service Corps program. The investment will equip 120 First Nations, Inuit, Métis and non-Indigenous youth with the […]
Media Advisory: Indigenous youth initiative to receive new federal support
TORONTO, July 30, 2019 – The creators of an Indigenous networking app will launch a new initiative designed to further connect and support Indigenous youth at an event this Thursday, August 1. York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton will be joined by the Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River – […]
