July 18, 2005 – A team of scholars and students led by York Professor Saeed Rahnema, from the School of Social Sciences, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, has been awarded funding in the second phase of the federal government's Canada Corps University Partnership Program. The York University project is targeted towards establishing undergraduate programs […]
York U researchers: genetic extinction of bees could ultimately threaten food supply
One third of food we eat depends on pollination TORONTO, July 15, 2005 -- Crops and flowers that rely on pollination for their yields could be in peril, as more than 1,000 species of bees in Canada, and 20,000 species worldwide are facing the possibility of genetically-induced extinction, according to research by York University doctoral […]
York U profs recognized by Royal Society of Canada
Professors Eric Hessels and Lorraine Code to be officially inducted in November, 2005 ceremony TORONTO, July 12, 2005 -- The achievements of York University professors Eric Hessels and Lorraine Code have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), which has inducted them as Fellows. Election to the society is one of the highest […]
York U announces new program in Emergency Management
Provides professional education in emergency preparedness, response TORONTO, July 11, 2005 -- As more than 1500 experts from more than 50 countries gather in Toronto this week for the 15th annual World Conference on Disaster Management, York University today announced the creation of a Professional Certificate Program in Emergency Management, to be offered by the […]
York U researcher: SARS-quarantined worse off in Toronto than in China
Rights more respected in China than Canada TORONTO, July 4, 2005 -- More people were quarantined in Toronto during the 2003 SARS outbreak -- and with less regard to their rights -- than in either Hong Kong or Shanghai, the other two most affected cities, according to research by York University Prof. Lesley Jacobs. Twenty […]
York U welcomes creation of new Ministry of Research and Innovation
TORONTO, June 30, 2005 -- York University today welcomed Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s announcement of the creation of a new Ministry of Research and Innovation. “This announcement reflects the Premier’s continuing commitment to higher education and the importance of academic research as a key contributor to the province’s future, while recognizing the strength of […]
York U President thanks Chambers, welcomes Bentley to Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
TORONTO, June 29, 2005 -- In response to today’s Ontario Government cabinet changes, York University President & Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden offered her sincere thanks to outgoing Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Mary Anne Chambers for her exceptional contribution to post-secondary education in Ontario. Marsden also welcomed Chris Bentley to the post-secondary education portfolio from the […]
