TORONTO, April 18, 2013 – Almost one in four children who undergo major surgery complain of moderate to severe pain one year after the procedure, a York University study reveals. “Children who reported pain of an intensity of 3 or higher [on a scale of 0-10] two weeks after surgery faced more than double the […]
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Explore new creative outlets with Fine Arts Summer Intensive at York U
TORONTO, April 17, 2013 −Are you looking for a creative learning experience this summer? Want to hone your existing skills, extend your professional knowledge, or simply explore an exciting new art form for personal interest and enjoyment? Fine Arts Summer Intensive (FASI) is for you. Now gearing up for its second season, FASI is a […]
York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts launches Sensorium: Digital Arts and Technology Research
TORONTO, April 16, 2013 − York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts launches Sensorium, an ambitious new research cluster focusing on digital arts and technology, with a free public event on April 26 in the Accolade East Building on York’s Keele campus. The launch features a keynote lecture by Paola Antonelli, research director and curator at […]
York University leads the country with SSHRC awards valued at $1 million or more
TORONTO, April 15, 2013 − York University leads the country in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC’s) large-scale awards competitions valued at $1 million or more. An analysis conducted by the Strategic and Institutional Research Initiatives Unit, in the Office of Research Services at York, revealed that between 2006 and 2012, […]
Ryerson and York partnership will give education students an academic boost
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 --- The School of Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University and Faculty of Education at York University have partnered to offer a concurrent bachelor of arts (BA) in early childhood studies and bachelor of education (BEd) available to first-year Ryerson students starting this fall. The program − the first of its kind in […]
Surrogate outcomes in clinical trials are deceptive and harmful says York U professor
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 – Regulators often approve drugs without any hard evidence, relying on the belief that surrogate markers are accurate predictors of the health benefits of the drug being tested. However, researchers including York University Professor Joel Lexchin, say the contrary can be the case. “Sometimes faith is misplaced and these drugs […]
Honey bee housekeeping habits may reduce need for individual immunity: York U research
Toronto, April 8, 2013 – Worker bees can fight infections individually through their immune system or collectively through social behaviours such as keeping a clean nest, removing diseased larvae, and grooming themselves and each other. However, a new study by York University researchers suggests that honey bees have been evolving away from combating pathogens using […]
