York U researchers develop computer game to correct vision problems

TORONTO, December 2, 2008 -- York University researchers have designed a computer game that corrects a common vision problem more effectively than conventional, “boring” therapies. The game, a 3-D version of Pac Man, helps patients with a condition called convergence insufficiency learn to align their eyes. The disorder can cause headaches, blurred or double vision, […]

Mediator confirms no talks scheduled between York, CUPE 3903

TORONTO, December 1, 2008 -- Below is the text of a statement by the mediator in the labour negotiations between York University and CUPE 3903. The statement is reproduced here in its entirety: "For Release By the Parties. 8:30 p.m. December 1, 2008 The mediator has advised the parties that although there has been some […]

York, Western and Queen’s announce joint neuroscience initiative

TORONTO, December 1, 2008 -- A major neuroscience research initiative, the Canadian Action and Perception Network (CAPnet), has been established by York University, The University of Western Ontario, and Queen’s University. CAPnet will hold its first full two-day science and business meeting in Toronto, December 2-3, 2008, with approximately 30 neuroscience faculty members, several distinguished […]

Mediator suspends talks in CUPE 3903 strike at York University

TORONTO, November 29, 2008 -- As the mediator suspended talks on the evening of Saturday November 29, York University officials expressed deep disappointment that the union representing its teaching assistants, graduate assistants and contract faculty is content to let the strike drag on indefinitely. “The University entered the negotiations to reach a settlement and get […]

Alumnus wins Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry

TORONTO, November 28, 2008 -- York alumnus Jacob Scheier (BA Hons. '08) has taken home the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. He is the third York alumnus to take home a top literary prize this year, along with Joseph Boyden, who was awarded the Scotiabank Giller Prize and Nino Ricci, who was honoured with […]

Biologists find new environmental threat in North American lakes

Boreal forest lakes suffer from “aquatic osteoporosis,” Queen’s-York research team suggests   TORONTO, November 27, 2008 -- A new and insidious environmental threat has been detected in North American lakes by researchers from York and Queen’s universities.   Along with scientists from several Canadian government laboratories, the team has documented biological damage caused by declining levels […]