York University to host event honouring winners of Canadian Jewish Literary Awards

TORONTO, October 24, 2019 – Eight outstanding books have been chosen for this year’s Canadian Jewish Literary Awards. Creators of these works will be honoured at a presentation ceremony hosted by York University on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. The free public event will be a venue to meet the winning authors, including Professor Emeritus Michael […]

Panel on ‘Fake News’ and the upcoming federal election will mark Digital Literacy Week at York University

TORONTO, May 24, 2019 – York University Libraries will join the City of Toronto in observing Digital Literacy Week, May 27 to June 1. A panel discussion at 1pm on Monday will focus on false information that spreads online, kicking off a week of digital-literacy themed events at York’s Keele Campus. The panel, “Fake News […]

York University celebrates graduation of Internationally Educated Professionals from bridging program

TORONTO, March 7, 2018 – York University is hosting a celebratory reception this evening in honour of the recent graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, preceded by a certificate presentation ceremony at 7pm, at the Keele Campus. Friends and family of the more than 70 recipients will witness them receive their certificates […]

Want a job? Learn how to succeed at school first

TORONTO, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 – As university students head toward exams, York University Professor Thomas Klassen wonders if they’ve mastered the art of studying. Klassen and York U Professor John A. Dwyer are co-authors of the book, How to Succeed at University (and Get a Great Job!): Mastering the Critical Skills You Need for […]

York University welcomes SSHRC funding for major project on urbanization and gender in the global south

TORONTO, November 17, 2017 ─ An international project led by York University Professor Linda Peake has been awarded $2.5 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to research how rapid urbanization is affecting the lives of women living in poverty and to inform public debate about sustainable and democratic urban change. […]

York University gains three new Canada Research Chairs and one renewal

TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2017 ─ York University welcomes the appointment of three new Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Science and renewal of a CRC in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The Government of Canada recently announced the Fall 2017 CRC recipients at post-secondary institutions across Canada, who will receive $145.6 […]

York U disaster management and engineering experts available to discuss Hurricane Harvey

University experts can discuss the storm’s impact including flooding-related issues, evacuation, disaster and risk management related to Houston TORONTO, August 29, 2017─ The damage by Hurricane Harvey continues to grow as Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, continues to receive more rain this week. Harvey has unloaded trillions of gallons of water […]

York U expert available to discuss Liberal’s new defence policy

TORONTO, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – Canadian defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is expected to unveil a major defence policy today. York U defence policy expert Martin Shadwick is available to discuss what the new plan means. Martin Shadwick, who teaches Canadian foreign and defence policy and international studies, can discuss a variety of issues relating […]

York U expert available to discuss Karl Marx 150 years after Capital published

TORONTO, May 11, 2017 – Since the financial crisis of 2008, the ideas of Karl Marx have enjoyed heightened mainstream interest and this year marks the 150th anniversary of his seminal book, Capital. York University expert Marcello Musto is available to discuss his concepts and what they mean today. Do Marx’s theories provide a framework […]

York U to celebrate bridging program graduates ready to make more of their global experience

TORONTO, March 24, 2017 – Recent graduates of York University’s Bridging Program for International Education Professionals (IEPs) will be celebrated at a ceremony on Monday, March 27, followed by a reception at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, Keele campus . More than 60 graduates will receive program certificates in business, technology and human […]