TORONTO, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2017 – Science helps advance knowledge and understanding – whether it’s probing the farthest galaxies, developing clean-energy technologies or investigating the brain. York University’s Faculty of Science hopes to attract the brightest minds from around the globe through a new first-year scholarship program. The new York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) program […]
Is the popularity of Black Friday on the decline?
York U marketing expert available for interviews TORONTO, November 22, 2017- The biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year is just days away and between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many brands are looking to cash in on consumers hungry for bargains. But with online shopping trends continuing to grow, are shoppers still buying-in? Markus […]
Want a job? Learn how to succeed at school first
TORONTO, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 – As university students head toward exams, York University Professor Thomas Klassen wonders if they’ve mastered the art of studying. Klassen and York U Professor John A. Dwyer are co-authors of the book, How to Succeed at University (and Get a Great Job!): Mastering the Critical Skills You Need for […]
York U expert on homelessness available to comment on national housing strategy
TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2017 ─ York University Professor Stephen Gaetz, Director of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, will be available to comment to media following the federal government announcement of a long-awaited national housing strategy. An expert on homelessness and housing issues, Gaetz can comment on the causes of homelessness, including poverty, and the need for […]
York University welcomes SSHRC funding for major project on urbanization and gender in the global south
TORONTO, November 17, 2017 ─ An international project led by York University Professor Linda Peake has been awarded $2.5 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to research how rapid urbanization is affecting the lives of women living in poverty and to inform public debate about sustainable and democratic urban change. […]
York U Nursing Expert Available for Interviews on Change Day Ontario
TORONTO, Thursday, November 16, 2017- Change Day is a grassroots movement that is being adopted around the world to improve quality compassionate care and has been designed to empower people within the health system to make positive changes through making pledges and taking actions, big or small, to improve care. Claire Mallette, associate professor at […]
Intellectual Property: Fuel for the Fire or Shelf Life of a Banana?
IP Osgoode and Osgoode Hall Law School host intellectual property symposium in honour of Osgoode Prof. David Vaver TORONTO, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 – For nearly 40 years, Professor David Vaver has been a guiding force in the Canadian intellectual property (IP) landscape. On Monday, Nov. 20, IP Osgoode and Osgoode Hall Law School at […]
