York University experts available to comment on gendering of toys, online and in-store purchases, perfectionism and more TORONTO, December 13, 2018 – With the holiday season fast approaching, York University experts are available to comment on various topics, from mental health and wellbeing to online purchasing trends and appropriate gifts for children. Tony Burke, associate […]
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Violence against women and girls persists: experts available
TORONTO, November 22, 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a time to examine the reasons why violence against women and girls (VAWG) continues to rise around the world. The United Nations’ designated day, observed on November 25, puts a spotlight on this human rights violation of physical, sexual or […]
Will the U.S. Midterm Election results have consequences for Canada?
TORONTO, November 2, 2018 – York University experts on politics, health, business and trade will be keeping a close eye on the American midterm elections on Tuesday, watching for possible implications for Canada and the world. Power shifts in key states could impact Canadian industries. The overall results of the elections – two years into U.S. […]
New Indigenous Studies program at York U dares to be different
TORONTO, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 – York University’s new Indigenous Studies program, launched today, will give students the opportunity to engage with Indigenous ceremonies, choose experiential knowledge courses that will enable them to study an Indigenous language or work with traditional knowledge keepers to learn about land-based knowledge and cultural practices. The new program in […]
City built by immigrant workers whose stories are told in new, York U multi-media project
TORONTO, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 – Whether high above the city on steel girders, under the ground digging tunnels, driving dump trucks or pouring concrete foundations, this city was largely built on the backs of immigrant workers. York University post-doctoral visitor Gilberto Fernandes at the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies and Department of History has […]
York U workshop explores privacy, science and ethics of ancestral DNA tests
Professor Julia Creet has delved into the issues in her recent documentary film and upcoming book, and is available for interviews TORONTO, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 – More than 12 million people have bought DNA genealogy tests in a quest to unearth their ancestors, but are they accurate and how safe is people’s bio-data? Media […]
Warming Arctic lakes can create perfect conditions for mercury increases, York U study
TORONTO, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 – Mercury can show up in pristine High Arctic environments from as far away as China, and as the Arctic warms, more of that mercury can find its way into lakes, endangering people and wildlife, a York University geography professor has found. “Mercury in certain forms is highly toxic to […]
