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York U Postdoctoral Fellow wins Polanyi Prize in chemistry

Ramón Alain Miranda Quintana, a postdoc and York Science Fellow at York University’s Faculty of Science, is the John Charles Polanyi Prize winner in chemistry, the Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities announced today.

Risk communication is key to easing coronavirus fears

York University emergency management expert available for comment TORONTO, February 4, 2020 – The novel coronavirus outbreak has led to the quick spread of misinformation and rumours, creating not only a shortage of medical masks but an increase in racism. Although the risk of death from the coronavirus is very low in Canada, such misinformation […]

Stopping the stigmatization of Chinese classmates in response to coronavirus

York University educator is available to explain how to teach children to challenge fear TORONTO, January 31, 2020 – Parents need to avoid transferring their own fears about the coronavirus to their children, and instead encourage them to condemn racism and xenophobia against their East Asian Chinese classmates, says Vidya Shah, an assistant professor in […]

Study: Strong link between depression and mattering

Youth who don’t feel valued in early years, experience greater feelings of self-hate, distress in transition to university TORONTO, January 28, 2020 – A new study led by psychology researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health has found that youth who feel like they do not matter are highly susceptible to distress and depression. In […]

York U global health expert available on coronavirus outbreak; WHO’s role

TORONTO, January 22, 2020 – As the number of coronavirus cases climbs, the WHO convenes an emergency meeting today on the novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China. The US confirmed its first case in Washington state this week. Professor Steven J. Hoffman, a professor of global health, law, and political science and the director of […]

BIOSA Technologies wins top startup award for entrepreneurs

York University’s LaunchYU program recognizes Markham-based company TORONTO, January 20, 2020 – A startup bio-technology company that has found an innovative way to boost the quality of production in various industries, from paint and textile to winemaking and water filtration, has taken the top prize in an annual competition for entrepreneurs. BIOSA Technologies was one […]

York University’s new procurement policy to benefit local communities

TORONTO, January 16, 2020 – York University has adopted a Social Procurement Policy designed to increase equity in the university’s procurement processes and positively impact local communities. The new policy, approved by the Board of Governors late last year, makes York one of the first universities in Canada to have a Social Procurement Policy. York’s […]

Is the “Kim Kardashian” influencer trend dying?

York University expert is available to explain the trend of ordinary people as influencers TORONTO, January 13, 2020 – Celebrity influencer marketing is shrinking in favour of regular people endorsing brands to their social media audiences, says Mangala Rao-D’Sa, an influencer marketing expert in York’s School of Continuing Studies. D’Sa, who is an instructor in […]

Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton regarding the tragic loss of York student in Iranian plane crash

January 8, 2020 - Today, York University mourns the loss of one of our students aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight that crashed this morning near Tehran. On behalf of the York community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the student killed in this tragic event. We are reaching out […]

Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton regarding the tragic loss of York student in Iranian plane crash

January 8, 2020 - Today, York University mourns the loss of one of our students aboard the Ukraine International Airlines flight that crashed this morning near Tehran. On behalf of the York community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the student killed in this tragic event. We are reaching out […]