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York University’s Glendon Campus awarded funding to expand French language health care education related to neurodegenerative disease

York University’s Glendon Campus awarded funding to expand French language health care education related to neurodegenerative disease TORONTO, June 28, 2019 – The federal government, through the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS), announced yesterday new funding of $1 million over five years to York University’s bilingual campus, Glendon College, to improve training in […]

Summer selfies: Can summer break drive teens to overshare on social media?

TORONTO, June 27, 2019 − With summer holidays around the corner, kids and teens may have a desire to stay in touch with friends via social media feeds and may even end up bingeing on social media or oversharing selfies or vacation photos to stay connected. Recent York University research shows too much time on social […]

Summer selfies: Can summer break drive teens to overshare on social media?

TORONTO, June 27, 2019 − With summer holidays around the corner, kids and teens may have a desire to stay in touch with friends via social media feeds and may even end up bingeing on social media or oversharing selfies or vacation photos to stay connected. Recent York University research shows too much time on social […]

Should parents be worried about the “summer slide”?

York University experts available to discuss summer learning loss TORONTO, June 24, 2019 – Student learning should not fall by the wayside just because school is out for summer break. That’s the advice of two York University educators who agree the summer slide phenomenon is real. Research has shown that students can lose about two […]

Global tobacco control treaty is leaving some countries vulnerable to increase in tobacco consumption

Studies provide evidence for urgent need to tackle smoking globally, especially in low- to middle-income countries TORONTO, June 20, 2019 – There is no statistical evidence that global cigarette consumption has fallen as a result of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and in low- and middle-income countries it has actually increased, according to two […]

National Indigenous History Month: Health and environment experts available

TORONTO, June 11, 2019 – National Indigenous History Month in June puts a spotlight on the heritage, cultures and achievements of Indigenous communities. It also provides an opportunity to learn the history of Indigenous people and recognize efforts to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people, as well as their environment. York University Indigenous […]

National Indigenous History Month: Health and environment experts available

TORONTO, June 11, 2019 – National Indigenous History Month in June puts a spotlight on the heritage, cultures and achievements of Indigenous communities. It also provides an opportunity to learn the history of Indigenous people and recognize efforts to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people, as well as their environment. York University Indigenous […]

York University receives new donation to further reduce barriers to skills training and education for the Jane-Finch community

TD Bank Group commits $1 million in funding to support a renewed focus on building mid-career bridging programs, training and re-skilling initiatives TORONTO, June 10, 2019 - Today, York University announced a new donation from TD to support the TD Community Engagement Centre at Yorkgate Mall in the Black Creek Community. The TD Centre is […]

York University will celebrate outstanding community leaders with honorary degrees during Convocation

TORONTO, June 10, 2019 – York University will award 10 honorary degrees during spring Convocation this year to recognize outstanding contributions to community building, social justice, health research and philanthropy. “The individuals we are honouring are transforming the lives of teachers in the Dadaab refugee settlements and new Canadians in Toronto. They are leading the […]

York University will celebrate outstanding community leaders with honorary degrees during Convocation

TORONTO, June 10, 2019 – York University will award 10 honorary degrees during spring Convocation this year to recognize outstanding contributions to community building, social justice, health research and philanthropy. “The individuals we are honouring are transforming the lives of teachers in the Dadaab refugee settlements and new Canadians in Toronto. They are leading the […]