TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2015 – A commonly prescribed drug for heart disease may do more good than previously thought. Researchers at York University have found that β-blockers may prevent further cell death following a heart attack and that could lead to better longer term patient outcomes. Human hearts are unable to regenerate. When cardiac muscle […]
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Schulich Leader Scholarships awarded to two students headed to York U
Saskatchewan native Kyra McLellan will use her Schulich Leader Scholarship to help her shoot for the stars when she begins her first year studying space engineering at York University this fall. The teen was one of 25 high school graduates across Canada who received the prestigious $80,000 scholarship for students entering an undergraduate program in […]
Osgoode Hall Law School announces new funding for financial accessibility to mark 50 years at York
TORONTO, August 31, 2015 – Osgoode Hall Law School at York University today announced a further $1 million investment in financial accessibility to ensure that a greater number of students are able to access legal education. Half of the new funding ($500,000) will create 100 new $5,000 bursaries to be disbursed over two years to […]
York U researchers recommend strategies for success in school & job market
TORONTO, August 24, 2015 — Skills learned in the classroom are vital to succeeding in the ‘real world’, says York University Professor Thomas Klassen, coauthor of a book that offers tips for being successful in university, landing a great job and having a good life. “For students who decide to pursue a university education, the […]
C-section could impact baby’s ability to focus: York U study
TORONTO, August 11 2015 — There can be a difference in how well babies focus attention on an object of interest, depending on whether they were delivered by natural birth or Caesarean section, a recent York University study indicates. “Our research has revealed that being born by a C-section slows a baby’s spatial attention, which […]
York U researchers map 'self-regulation' for comprehensive definition
TORONTO, August 5 2015 — The term “self-regulation” has started appearing in children’s report cards of late, but what it means is often unclear to parents. Thanks to three York University researchers, who have created a clear-cut definition for learning this important psychological concept, parents and teachers can now have a better understanding of what […]
Online presence could affect job seeker's hiring chances and salary: York U study
Looking for a job? You may need to polish your online image first. A York U study suggests a job seeker’s online presence can have a profound effect on their chances of getting hired and their starting salary – especially for women. Jennifer Harrison, a York University graduate (now a professor at NEOMA Business School […]
