TORONTO, May 5, 2020 – York University has received and reviewed the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal with respect to our appeal in the Access Copyright litigation. We have and continue to take matters of copyright law very seriously. We are pleased that the Court dismissed Access Copyright’s claim against York University recognizing […]
Should parents feel guilty about rising screen time during the pandemic?
York University expert explains how youths can shift to more engaging online activities TORONTO, May 5, 2020 – Young people are playing endless video games and binge-watching TV shows during the COVID-19 shutdown, but that doesn’t mean parents should be policing their screen time usage too much, says Faculty of Education Professor Kate Tilleczek. The […]
York U announces funding for new COVID-19 research projects
TORONTO, May 5, 2020 – York University has awarded $300,000 in research grants to advance 20 new research projects dedicated to Canada’s fight against COVID-19 and its impacts. The University recently announced a $250,000 research fund and call for proposals to support immediate term COVID-19 research projects. Due to the impressive response, the University increased […]
York U expert available to offer financial tips for Canadians facing unstable incomes during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO, April 29, 2020 – Many Canadians with unstable employment could sink deeply into debt, as they may not have sufficient savings to get through the COVID-19 pandemic period, and may be ineligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit that currently supports various groups of workers who have lost their jobs or have seen their […]
Businesses and institutions must consider risk and ethical considerations of re-opening: York U expert
TORONTO, April 28, 2020 – Canadian provinces are creating frameworks to reopen their economies after several weeks of shutdown for non-essential services due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What will businesses and institutions be required to consider as they develop plans to re-open, based on Ontario’s newly announced framework? “Businesses and organizations should be using […]
Flood and wildfire management, evacuation in a pandemic
As Canada heads into flood and wildfire season, how does the current situation with COVID-19 stretch resources to effectively plan for and manage these potential disasters, as well as react and organize evacuations if necessary? Three professors from the Disaster & Emergency Management (DEM) Program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies are available to discuss how dealing with a pandemic could affect efforts to manage a disaster or emergency and what can be done.
Could the COVID-19 pandemic kill the influencer trend?
York University expert is available to explain how influencers are changing their game TORONTO, April 27, 2020 – Influencers are known for using social media to flaunt their extravagant lifestyle of luxury trips, shopping hauls and fine dining but the COVID-19 shutdown has put a stop to most of their “aspirational” posts, says Mangala Rao-D’Sa, […]
