Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Globe and Mail about returning to university as a mature part-time student at the University of Toronto. He talks about the experience of being a student again, and how he has gained a greater understanding of, […]
S. Harris Ali, a professor in the Department of Sociology at York University, has co-written an article for The Conversation with Sibo Chen, Associate Professor in the School of Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University. They discuss how conspiracy theories linked to natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires are an evolving and growing challenge for […]
Jack L. Rozdilsky, Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management, wrote an article for The Conversation discussing how Trump wasted an opportunity to demonstrate good leadership during the California wildfire disasters by criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which lowered the morale of both the affected citizens and emergency response workers. Rozdilsky examined the […]
Gregory Chin, Associate Professor of Political Economy, has contributed to a CBC article discussing recent opportunities for China to step up as a global leader. Since his recent inauguration, President Donald Trump has cut ties with several significant global organizations, leaving a potential opportunity for China to fill these gaps as a new global leader […]
Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Conversation about Donald Trump’s second term. Klassen looks at history, and the experiences of other presidents and prime ministers who have also served two non-consecutive terms, to make predictions about what the future might hold […]
Professor Ali Asgary, who teaches Disaster & Emergency Management at York University, has written an article for The Conversation discussing how the use of unauthorized drones is affecting wildfire management, more recently in Los Angeles, California and previously in Jasper, Alberta. Asgary describes why drone use in restricted areas is a serious issue and provides […]
Duygu Gulseren, an assistant professor at the School of Human Resources Management, and the chair of the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Health, has contributed her expertise in a recent article that appeared in The Globe and Mail. The article discusses “quiet thriving” in the workplace, describing tactics employees can use to improve their […]
Jack L. Rozdilsky, LA&PS Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, has shared his expertise in an article for The Conversation discussing how proper emergency communication is crucial for maintaining public trust during disaster scenarios. Rozdilsky looks at how a false evacuation alert went out to 10 million residents in Los Angeles on January 9. […]
Dr. Yvonne Su, assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies and Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University, has written an article for The Conversation about the ways in which international students are facing discrimination in Canada because of the 2024 announcement which capped international student numbers. She says that as […]
Professor Thomas Klassen has written an article published in The Conversation about Justin Trudeau’s resignation and his contributions towards social policy during his time in office. The article highlights Trudeau’s work in areas such as legalizing cannabis, dental care, pharmacare and government-subsidized childcare. It also examines the current state of politics in Canada, looking at the reasons […]