Black Canadians gave views on racism in the justice system and experiences with police. Results were ‘stunning’

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.

York University, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Invite Community to Reckon and Re-Imagine at Canada’s Largest Academic Conference this Month

For the first time in four years, Canada’s largest academic gathering – the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress) – will be held in person from May 27 to June 2 at York University in Toronto. Organized in partnership with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (the Federation), this 92nd edition […]

High inflation creates stress in lower socioeconomic groups exacerbating health inequities

High inflation rates are stressing certain sociodemographic groups more than others, exacerbating inequalities in health in the United States, found a new study led by a York University researcher.

Gordon Lightfoot’s music raised awareness of Great Lakes maritime disasters

On May 1, the 84-year-old Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot died at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented that Lightfoot’s legacy will live on in the dynamic Canadian soundscape he helped to shape. In his over 500 songs, Lightfoot was one of Canada’s most beloved chroniclers. Upon his death, we can reflect on Lightfoot’s many […]

Canada’s costly housing market leaves international students open to exploitation

Skyrocketing rent prices in Canada’s major cities are leaving more and more people struggling to find an affordable place to live. National conversations about the housing crisis often overlook a growing segment of the population that is extremely vulnerable to housing discrimination, rent gouging, rights abuses and sexual harassment: international students. Canada had more than 807,000 international students […]

What on Earth are you doing? Become a sustainable living ambassador, urge York U experts

What better time than Earth Month to learn about the environment and make a commitment to lead a more sustainable life?

York U drives positive change, empowers individuals to act

The new free microlecture series aims for a more sustainable future.

Big thinkers - three York University professors join ranks of CIFAR

Three York University professors join other big thinkers as part of two new programs launching today by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) to delve into pressing and challenging questions facing humanity now and into the future.

Ontario’s new child welfare policy is promising, but youth leaving care need more support

While the new policy appears promising for youth leaving care, there are some important gaps that require the Ontario government’s attention.