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 […]
York University launches diabetes screening and prevention program
Will begin outreach in Jane-Finch, Agincourt North in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14 TORONTO, November 3, 2009 -- York University researchers are launching the first program of its kind in Ontario to screen high-risk communities for pre-diabetes and help prevent its progression with specialized physical activity programs. The Pre-Diabetes Detection and Physical […]
Canadian broadcasting icon one of six achievers being honoured
York U. adds to its prestigious ‘Bryden legacy’ TORONTO, November 3, 2009 -- Barbara Budd, accomplished actor and co-host of CBC Radio’s “As It Happens”, is one of six York graduates who will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions and achievements this Thursday evening at York University’s Bryden Alumni Awards event. Emcee and York […]
York U launches psychology clinic
Will serve as teaching, research and treatment facility TORONTO, November 3, 2009 -- The York University Psychology Clinic will officially launch on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, with an opening ceremony and tour of the new 5,000 square foot facility. The state-of-the-art clinic provides training for graduate psychology students, and offers mental health services to York […]
Increased risk of suicide after separation or divorce, York U prof finds
Treatments must recognize differences between men and women TORONTO, November 3, 2009 -- Separated and divorced people are the most overrepresented group among suicides in Ontario, according to a York University professor who is researching a way to identify and help people most at risk as a result of estrangement. “Estrangement from an intimate partner […]
Sports and art mixing it up at York U symposium
TORONTO, November 2, 2009 -- Professional and Olympic athletes, artists and cultural commentators will come together for a cultural Olympiad at York University this week to discuss the interplay between sports and art. Their goal is to build interdisciplinary alliances that will lead to breakthroughs in research and creative new programs to help individuals reap […]
