TORONTO, November 11, 2016 – During Donald Trump’s campaign, he and his running partner Mike Pence spoke openly on their stance on LGBTQ issues and many fear the new administration may work to repeal some of the legislative progress made with the Marriage Equality Act and anti-discrimination laws. Professor Sheila Cavanagh in the Department […]
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Theatre @ York launches its 2016-17 season focusing on dis/ability and inclusion
TORONTO, November 7, 2016 – York University’s Department of Theatre has announced Extraordinary Lives: Difference and Ability as its theme for the year. Theatre @ York launches its season with a compelling new production of Austrian playwright Thomas Bernhard’s dark comedy A Party for Boris, which previews November 13 and 14, opening November 15. Veteran […]
York U experts available to comment on CETA
TORONTO, October 31, 2016 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union yesterday, October 30, in favour of free trade between Canada and the EU. York University experts in international trade and related topics are available to comment on the new trade deal with the […]
Homeless people vulnerable during a pandemic, but left out of planning, says new book
TORONTO, October 13, 2016 – Homeless people may be some of the hardest hit in a pandemic, but pandemic preparedness plans often don’t include them. A new book looks at the unique challenges and issues of pandemic planning, preparedness and response when it comes to homelessness populations and those that work with them across Canada. […]
York U scientists discuss fascinating, sometimes scary, world of infectious diseases at public lectures
TORONTO, September 28, 2016 – Five York University science professors will delve into the fascinating, and sometimes scary, world of infectious diseases in a series of public talks at the Toronto Public Library this fall. The Faculty of Science professors will discuss everything from a plant protein that inhibits the replication of HIV, to the […]
Media Experts Advisory – Superbugs are a global health threat, but what can be done
TORONTO, September 20, 2016 – Superbugs are a serious threat to public health, creating bacterial infections that are resistant to most antibiotics, says York University science Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra. Not only that, they continue to mutate and outsmart modern drugs. World leaders will discuss ways to combat “antimicrobial resistance” or superbugs when the United Nations’ […]
Symposium on the role of the judiciary honours former Israeli Supreme Court President
Prominent judges, lawyers and scholars from Canada and Israel will explore the role of the judiciary in the 21st century at a symposium on September 26 and 27, 2016 in honour of Dr. Asher D. Grunis, former President (Chief Justice) of the Supreme Court of Israel. Hosted by Osgoode Hall Law School and the […]
