Research at Lassonde School of Engineering looking at ways to improve building design to adapt to effects of climate change TORONTO, ON, August 22, 2018 –August marks the peak of hurricane season and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Texas. On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey became the first Category 3 or higher hurricane in the […]
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The ‘Ghost in the Machine’: a public debate on the future of technology in society
TORONTO, ON, Wednesday, January 24, 2018- Will artificial intelligence soon become more intelligent than its creator? As technology continues to play a bigger role in all aspects of our society, it’s more important now than ever to consider the organizing principles behind how it structures our digital lives. This is just one of the many questions experts, […]
York U to host special event to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
TORONTO, Thursday, November 30, 2017- York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering will host a special event to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with a ceremony on Friday December 1, 2017. This event will commemorate the lives of 14 women who were killed at Montreal’s École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989. The […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Diabetes expert available for interviews for World Diabetes Day
TORONTO, Monday, November 13, 2017 ─Just because you’re living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t mean you can’t challenge yourself when it comes to physical activity. York University Faculty of Health Professor Michael Riddell is not only an exercise researcher but has also been living with T1D since he was 14 years old. From climbing to […]
