Costa Rica’s Minister of Culture and Youth bringing passion for conservation to York University TORONTO, March 27, 2013 − Costa Rica's Minister of Culture and Youth, Manuel Obregón, a jazz pianist and composer known internationally for integrating piano and the sounds of nature, will speak about the relationship between culture and conservation at York University on […]
TEDxYorkU 2013 will feature speakers who have explored the path less travelled
TORONTO, March 26, 2013 – From Toronto’s chief city planner to a Cirque du Soleil choreographer, this year’s TEDxYorkU event on Thursday, March 28, will feature a diverse group of speakers and performers with one thing in common – they’re all trailblazers in their fields, embodying the York University motto of Tentanda Via – the […]
Ontario falling short on energy conservation commitment: York U report
TORONTO, March 25, 2013 – Ontario has failed to prioritize and make a long-term commitment to energy conservation, according to a York University report released today. The report, Electricity Conservation Policy in Ontario: Assessing a System in Progress, part of the Sustainable Energy Initiative Studies in Ontario Electricity Policy Paper Series, is published in the […]
York U students will convey Earth Hour message through acoustic candlelit concert
TORONTO, March 22, 2013 – York University students are tuning up their acoustic music instruments for a candlelight concert organized during the Earth Hour — 8:30pm-9:30pm — on Saturday, March 23. “The main purpose of the Earth Hour concert at York University is to draw attention to the worsening issue of climate change and to […]
YORK U EXPERTS READY TO COMMENT ON FEDERAL BUDGET
Toronto, March 21, 2013 – York University experts are ready to comment on Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s Economic Action Plan 2013 over the next several days. Members of the media are invited to contact York faculty and staff directly for comments or call the Media Relations Department for assistance at 416-736-2100 ext. 55585. Lisa […]
Eye exercises improve attention and memory, but not reaction time: York U study
TORONTO, March 21, 2013 – Eye exercises rectify several vision-related problems but improving reaction time is not one of them, according to a new study by York University researchers. “Our study results suggest that eye exercises are useful in improving attention and memory,” says lead researcher Professor Joseph DeSouza in the Department of Psychology and […]
Osgoode conference looks at students’ role in IP invention and commercialization
TORONTO, March 20, 2013 – IP Osgoode, the Intellectual Property Law and Technology Program at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will host a day-long conference on “Sparking Innovation with Students” on Friday, March 22 to examine the role that students play in commercializing intellectual property (IP). Osgoode […]
