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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