TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2021 – York University is re-imagining more than 190 acres of land on its campus on Keele Street in Northwest Toronto. Yesterday, York’s Board of Governors approved “Living Well Together: Keele Campus Vision and Strategy,” a foundational document that sets a clear path forward and delivers on York’s commitment to create positive […]
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Last meteor shower of the year to light up the night sky
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2021 – The year 2021 will end with a light show as the Geminids meteor shower rains down from the darkness of night, starting Dec. 3. York University experts available.
“Cisgender-biased gender affirmative medical assessments are regrettable”
Those seeking gender-affirming hormones and surgeries have to jump through hoops to prove they are truly trans, says York University trans researcher TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 – Canada’s stringent eligibility screenings for medical transition — to prevent “regret” or detransition — ignore trans people’s gender related perspectives and experiences, says York Professor Kinnon R. MacKinnon, […]
Shifting consumer behaviour could drastically reduce emissions
TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2021 – Changing consumer behaviour can go a long way towards mitigating climate change, while still giving people a sense of well-being, says York University Professor Ellie Perkins, co-author of a new study published today in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Substance and alcohol use during holidays could increase COVID risk, says York U researcher
Those who generally use alcohol and other substances to cope with stress of COVID could be at greater risk over the holidays TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2021 — As people plan parties and gatherings with family and friends, York University researcher Esther Greenglass, professor of psychology in the Faculty of Health, says those who have previously […]
York University launches stand-alone Nursing degree
TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2021 — The Ontario government is providing new pathways for nursing education with the launch of York University’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Details were shared today by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities who was joined by Rhonda Lenton, President & Vice-Chancellor of York University. “I’m […]
York University to host inaugural CivicLabTo Summit
York University is set to host the inaugural CivicLabTO Academic Summit on Toronto’s post-pandemic recovery on November 23 and 24. The City of Toronto announced its partnership with eight higher education institutions (HEIs), for the two-day, free and virtual CivicLabTO Academic Summit today. The summit will feature in-depth discussions with leading experts in areas on […]
