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Study shows how mothers calm their distressed infants with soothing signals

TORONTO, June 6, 2022 — Most parents know it even if they can’t prove it: When a baby becomes distressed, its mother has a unique power to soothe and calm the infant with little more than a loving embrace and some tender words.  To the lay person, it’s one of life’s mysteries – operating almost as […]

York U return to in-person Convocation expected to draw 25,000 attendees

TORONTO, June 8 2022 – York University’s Spring Convocation celebrations will take place from June 9 to 18, the first in-person Convocation on the University’s campuses since the beginning of COVID-19. Throughout the ceremonies, 12 honorary doctoral degrees will be awarded. “Convocation is one of the proudest events in the academic year, for students and their families, as […]

Levelling the playing field: How a trauma-informed approach can make physical activity more accessible

CBC Kids News: What Canadian kids should know following a deadly shooting at a Texas school

Ontario election gives voters the chance to choose people over profits in long-term care

Antiquated thinking about old age hinders Canada’s economic and social development - Conversation

CBC’s What on Earth – Prof Deborah McGregor discusses why flooding in Indigenous communities is a climate justice issue (9:26), while Prof Mark Winfield talks about increases in emissions (26.50)

CBC News - World Bee Day a chance to remind people how important, and how threatened, the insects are

Deadline: York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace Studios to co-produce trans revolutionary indie feature ‘Queen Tut’

Production of ‘Transparent’ actress Alexandra Billings’s trans revolutionary Indie feature ‘Queen Tut’ is expected to begin in August, in partnership with the York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace Studios in Toronto

Companies leaving Russia are caving to public pressure, not actually making a difference