TORONTO, Ontario, December 12, 2014 — York University welcomes the recent announcement in Markham by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of State for Science and Technology Ed Holder, which outlined how Canada’s top researchers can compete for resources available through the newly established Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The $1.5-billion CFREF will provide […]
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York U expert available to comment on Auditor General’s report on smart meters
TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2014 – The Ontario Auditor General's report is drawing attention to the smart meter program, particularly the installation of smart meters and time-of-use energy pricing. Professor Mark Winfield who has been participating in a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded research project involving academic partners in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, […]
Faith, hope and charity: York U experts available to speak on holiday topics
TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2014 –York U experts are available to comment on the following holiday topics: Story idea: Imagine believing that you had a guardian angel watching over you, much like Clarence did for George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. Would that allow you take more risks and live a more adventurous life? The […]
York University to host prestigious 2015 Canada Prizes Awards ceremony featuring keynote by M G Vassanji
TORONTO, December 9, 2014 – York University, in partnership with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, is pleased to announce that it will host the 25th annual Canada Prizes Awards Ceremony on April 29, 2015 in the Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. Celebrating the best Canadian scholarly books across all the […]
CSBO Notice of Transit Disruption
Please be advised that there has been an incident involving a pedestrian and a bus in the Common which occurred at approximately 1:15PM today. As a result, the Common has been closed pending investigation. Please also be advised of the following changes now in effect: - All TTC and GO buses will pick up and […]
Energy experts urge eastern provinces to develop strategies focused on shared goals
TORONTO, December 4, 2014 – Several university researchers have jointly published a white paper on energy policy in eastern Canada, even as Alberta’s Premier Jim Prentice met with his counterparts Ontario’s Kathleen Wynn and Quebec’s Philippe Couillard this week to promote the Energy East project. The white paper, identifying key goals and priorities for action […]
York U congratulates Julia Foster on being named one of Canada’s most powerful women
TORONTO, November 26, 2014 – York University congratulates Julia Foster, Chair, Board of Governors, on today being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Powerful Women in 2014 by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). "Julia’s outstanding leadership in higher education, the arts and healthcare are making Canada a better place to live and work,” says York […]
