Film to be screened at York University on November 27 at 7pm TORONTO, November 26, 2018 – John Moores, associate professor in Earth Science and Space Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, is internationally-known for his research in planetary science but now he’s got a new role to add to his resume: science consultant for […]
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York University to host Canadian Jewish Literary Awards ceremony honouring eight outstanding works
TORONTO, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 – The Canadian Jewish Literary Awards is honouring eight outstanding books for 2018 at a ceremony hosted by York University, Oct. 14. At the event, book lovers will be treated to readings by authors of the winning works in categories including fiction, memoir/biography, poetry, history, scholarship, holocaust literature, and books […]
Media Advisory: York University to host live feed of national Canadian Space Agency initiative announcement
TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – Media are invited to attend a special national announcement by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) tomorrow, Friday May 4, 2018. CSA astronaut Jennifer Sidey will unveil the university research teams that have been selected to participate in a new national student space initiative. The main event will be hosted at […]
Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges
Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges and grow their business TORONTO, January 25, 2018 - In a time of rapid advances in technology, evolving media consumption and consumers demanding more engaging, immersive experiences, companies are seeking top talent to help analyse issues and develop sound solutions […]
York U Health Expert to Share New Evidence on Mental Health Impact of Why 'Mattering' Matters
TORONTO, Wednesday, November 8, 2017-There is growing evidence that many young people are still flying under the radar when it comes to mental health problems, especially in children and adolescents. There is also concern of an apparent epidemic of among this group of soaring rates of anxiety and depression being detected. Feelings of not mattering […]
Canadian author to speak about segregated Indigenous healthcare
In Gary Geddes’ book, the dark past of Indigenous healthcare is revealed TORONTO, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 – Testimony from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inspired author Gary Geddes to write Medicine Unbundled and will inspire a public conversation at York University. Geddes, an award-winning author and poet from B.C.’s Thetis Island, takes a historical look […]
Are quotas necessary for gender parity in corporate boardrooms?
TORONTO, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 – The Ontario Securities Commission is hosting a roundtable today to review corporate disclosures pertaining to women in the corporate boardroom and executive suite. How far have we come in diversifying the upper echelons of corporate Canada and should regulators be doing more? Professor Aaron Dhir of York University’s Osgoode […]
