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Bisexual women at higher risk of suicide and suicide attempts, study finds
Women who identify as bisexual were more than three times more likely to attempt suicide compared to heterosexual women, according to a new study by a group of researchers at York University and ICES published online today.
International students particularly vulnerable to abuse during tight rental market
With Toronto rents continuing to climb many young people are finding it near impossible to secure affordable places, but international student face additional obstacles, including rights abuses, sexual harassment, rent gouging and discrimination, says two York University professors.
Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace, putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations. One key way for employers to achieve this is by prioritizing the mental health of their employees. Workplaces are increasingly recognizing that productive employees actively seek out workplaces that prioritize mental well-being and […]
Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity data
An international team of researchers has discovered that thousands of ambient air quality monitoring stations around the world are unwittingly recording more than just atmospheric pollutants and dust: they are also likely collecting biodiversity data in the form of environmental DNA (eDNA). Until now it was thought that the infrastructure for monitoring biodiversity and national and global scales does not exist.
Jane-Finch high school students share lived experiences through poetry at high-profile Congress academic conference on creating a better world
Students from high schools in the Jane-Finch area are asking to listen and be heard at Congress 2023.
York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Community commitment to sustainability underpins top 40 global ranking.
York U hosts Congress 2023: Creating a better world through “Reckonings and Re-imaginings”
York University is modeling its commitment to create positive change as host to Congress 2023, the annual red-circle event for social sciences and humanities scholars that kicked off on May 27. Congress 2023 will help shape the important dialogue about building a world that is safe, equitable and sustainable. Over six days, 9,000+ scholars, graduate […]