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Bisexual women at higher risk of suicide and suicide attempts, study finds
Women who identify as bisexual were more than three times more likely to attempt suicide compared to heterosexual women, according to a new study by a group of researchers at York University and ICES
June 7, 2023 | 10:00 am
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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, sexua
June 7, 2023 | 9:13 am
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Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity data
An international team of researchers has discovered that thousands of ambient air quality monitoring stations around the world are unwittingly recording more than just atmospheric pollutants and dust:
June 5, 2023 | 11:00 am
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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
May 24, 2023 | 11:15 am
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New approach needed to manage systemic risks, such as pandemics, climate catastrophes, financial crises
Controlling systemic risks from things like financial and geopolitical crises, pandemics and natural disasters is vital to protect Canadians, but as Risk and Insurance Studies Centre at York Universit
May 18, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Urbanization leads to more pathogens and inbreeding of wild bees
Wild bees living in cities like Toronto are facing increased environmental stressors compared to those in rural and even suburban areas, such as more pathogens and parasites, found researchers at York
May 16, 2023 | 10:06 am
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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.
May 15, 2023 | 11:58 am
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Bee-worthy tips and a garden party for World Bee Day
With pollinators, like bees, pollinating 87 of 115 leading food crops around the globe, protecting them from further decline is important for humans and ecosystems alike. On World Bee Day, May 20, peo
May 12, 2023 | 9:10 am
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York University School of Continuing Studies celebrates launch of its new, state-of-art building
Today, the York University School of Continuing Studies celebrates the official launch of its new, signature home – a state-of-the-art building with a unique, twisted design.
May 1, 2023 | 1:09 pm
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Canada’s leading tax law graduate program celebrates 30 years with a debate about a wealth tax
Should Canada impose a wealth tax on its richest one per cent? One of the country’s best-known journalists and a leading tax expert will debate that question May 25 at an event celebrating the 30th an
April 29, 2023 | 6:01 am