TORONTO, April 14, 2020 – Newcomers who came to Canada as refugees may be especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic because of difficulty accessing good information about it or struggling to adopt to physical distancing norms, given lower than average incomes, according to Professor Jennifer Hyndman in York University’s Centre for Refugee Studies. Hyndman researches […]
Scientific evidence and medical advice should rule COVID-19 decisions
Most Canadians believe scientific evidence (82%) and advice from medical doctors (78%) should be the key influences affecting government decisions for COVID-19, with only 48 per cent putting economic considerations among the top three, research led by York University has found.
Online video game brings to life the impact of staying home during COVID-19 pandemic
#StayHome To Win TORONTO, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – A new online game set in an immersive science fiction storyworld but informed by real-world public health challenges was launched today by York University researchers. Shadowpox: #StayHome Edition helps players visualize – in a fun and engaging way – the impact of deciding to stay home during […]
York University announces $250,000 COVID-19 research fund
TORONTO, Tuesday, April 7, 2020: As researchers around the world harness their efforts to make progress in the fight against COVID-19, York University is issuing a call for time-sensitive special research proposals with a COVID-19 focus. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been committed as a demonstration of York’s on-going commitment to research and […]
Brightest, largest super pink moon of the year this week
Getting tired of staring at four walls? This week you can gaze out the window or up from your backyard at the biggest and brightest moon you’ll see all year – a super pink moon, says York University astronomy and physics Professor Paul Delaney.
Gender bias in academic commenting poses barriers to women scholars: York University sociologist
Professor Cary Wu, co-author of a new study recommends scientific journals invite women academics to comment on published work TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a new study co-authored by York University sociologist Professor Cary Wu, shows. According to the study, […]
Why are youth flocking to TikTok to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic?
York University expert available to explain impacts of digital overconsumption on youth TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Young people in isolation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming so immersed in social media that it could be damaging their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, says Faculty of Education Professor Kate Tilleczek. With the COVID-19 […]
