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Recap – Evaluating Health and Environmental Impact of Eco-Friendly Fuel Made From Water Hyacinth
On February 21, 2024, Dr. Reginald Quansah, senior lecturer at the University of Ghana and an environmental epidemiologist, presented his research on using invasive aquatic weeds, particularly water hyacinth, to produce biomass briquettes. This innovat…
Recap – Embracing Indigenous Insights for Earth’s Sustainability
April marks Earth Month, which is a time dedicated to promoting environmental protection and increasing awareness about our planet’s challenges. Contemplating on this month’s theme, we look back and reflect on the perspectives of Dr. Nicole…
Recap – Amplifying Indigenous Voices and Promoting Wellbeing Through Virtual Learning Across Canada
In the third and final installment of the Climate Change and Mental Health ‘Listening to the Canadian North’, the Wellness Impact Lab welcomed Dahdaleh community fellow Jennifer Corriero and her colleagues Waukomaun Pawis, Elder Eileen Beaver, Jennifer…
Key Moments from the Trust and Political Sociology of Health Workshop
The “Trust and Political Sociology of Health” research workshop took place on April 4th at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, York University. This forum brought together senior and emerging scholars, practitioners, and students sharing…
Recap – Reflections from Nunavut to Personal Journeys on Identity and Culture
On February 7, 2024, Sara Ferwati, a community scholar at the Dahdaleh Institute, shared her insights on the intersection of climate change and mental health. Sara’s presentation delved into how climate change impacts mental well-being universally, emp…
Recap – Inuit Perspectives: Health and Well-being Through Storytelling
On January 31, 2024, the Wellness Impact Lab at the Dahdaleh Institute kicked off its 3-part seminar series focused on Inuit perspectives on mental health and well-being, ‘Climate Change and Mental Health: Listening to the Canadian North’. This first s…
2024 Summer Student Opportunities Open for Applications
Numerous research assistant positions at the Dahdaleh Institute are open for applications. York University students have the unique opportunity to contribute to research which takes on real-world challenges, gain professional experience in a supportive…
Student Opportunity SU24 – Global Food Systems, Disease Prevention, and Surveillance Research Assistant
Job ID: 67118 Job Title: Global Food Systems, Disease Prevention, and Surveillance Research Assistant Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience Yor…
Student Opportunity SU24 – Microfluidic Droplet Generation and Polymerization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Biological Applications Research Assistant
Job ID: 67104 Job Title: Microfluidic Droplet Generation and Polymerization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Biological Applications Research Assistant Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted t…
Student Opportunity SU24 – Low-Cost Microfluidic Sensors for Enhanced Electrochemical Measurements Research Assistant
Job ID: 67103 Job Title: Low-Cost Microfluidic Sensors for Enhanced Electrochemical Measurements Research Assistant Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the …