TORONTO, January 6, 2015 –The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University and Wildlife Preservation Canada (WPC) are partnering on a unique collaboration in the fight to save animal species at risk from extinction in Canada. The partnership will combine academic research and teaching with experiential learning to create opportunities for students at Canada’s largest […]
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Environmentally-friendly vehicles get a charge out of York University
TORONTO, December 10, 2015 – York University is charged up to provide solar energy to its electric-vehicle commuters starting tomorrow thanks to a smart initiative out of the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES). Professor Jose Etcheverry and his research team have developed and built a smart grid solar-powered charging station that can store solar electricity […]
Leading experts talk environment, energy and climate change on road to Paris
TORONTO, Nov. 25 – In the lead up to the climate change conference in Paris, York University’s Faculty of Environment Studies will host a panel of energy, environment and climate change leaders to discuss the new Trudeau government’s likely direction. On the Road to Paris: The Trudeau Government and the Environment, Energy and Climate Change […]
York University experts available for comment on climate change
TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2015 − The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (Nov. 30 to Dec. 11) aims to achieve a new international agreement that would keep global warming below 2°C. York University experts are available for comment on a variety of key issues including climate change and its environmental effects, the progress […]
York U experts available to speak about province's sex-education curriculum
TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2015 – York University experts are available for media interviews on Ontario’s new sex-education curriculum, the issues being debated in the community and the mounting opposition. Professor Jen Gilbert of the Faculty of Education is an expert in sexuality and schooling. Professor Sarah Flicker of the Faculty of Environmental Studies is an […]
Message from York University Vice-President Academic & Provost
Late yesterday, Senate Executive received and accepted the list of courses that will resume on Monday, March 23 in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies. To ensure accurate information, all courses and sections resuming will be added to the Resumption of Classes list on our website […]
Message from York University Vice-President Academic & Provost Rhonda Lenton
March 19, 2015 − Today, a special meeting of Senate was held to respond to Senators' concerns regarding the ongoing labour situation and the previously approved phased resumption of classes. During the meeting, Senators voted down a motion calling upon "Senate Executive Committee to continue the suspension of all classes that have not yet resumed […]
