TORONTO, May 16, 2019 – Osgoode Professional Development will celebrate internationally trained lawyers in Toronto’s legal community at its fifth annual Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) on June 12 at York University. This forum provides a unique networking opportunity for legal employers, lawyers and law graduates from different countries, and those who may otherwise be going […]
When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New research findings on who is at risk
York University Faculty of Health study shares new findings on who is at risk for Orthorexia Nervosa TORONTO, May 14, 2019 – Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a […]
Asian Heritage Month: Immigration, literature and education experts available
TORONTO, May 10, 2019 – Asian Heritage Month in May is a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions that Asian Canadians make to Canada’s growth and prosperity. The month is also an opportunity to learn about the history of Asian Canadians, celebrate their contributions to Canada, and immerse in the rich cultural heritage […]
York U experts in South Asian heritage available
TORONTO, May 10, 2019 ─ South Asian Heritage Month is underway in Ontario, marking the first arrival of South Asians from the Indian subcontinent to the Americas on May 5, 1938. York University scholars researching the South Asian arrival, settlement, achievements and contributions, as well as the challenges they face are available for interviews. Enakshi […]
New NSERC investment in research at York University could help speed up drug development
Research project could lead to a faster way to get approved drugs on the market TORONTO, May 3, 2019 – A grant of more than $900,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will fund a new research project led by Professor Sergey Krylov, York Research Chair in Bioanalytical Chemistry, and […]
University students in Toronto face greater challenges due to unaffordable housing and long commutes
TORONTO, May 2, 2019 – University students in Toronto find housing options on their campuses, or nearby, to be limited and expensive, leaving them vulnerable to predatory landlords or feeling isolated by long commutes, preliminary findings of a joint project by the city’s four universities indicate. The presidents of Ryerson University, OCAD University, the University […]
York U disaster management and emergency response experts available
TORONTO, April 30, 2019 ─ As several communities in Eastern Canada are struggling to manage the impact of historic flooding in the region, York University experts are available to discuss emergency response, disaster management, recovery and evacuation. Jack L. Rozdilsky, associate professor of Disaster and Emergency Management in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional […]
