York U study could change the way we think about obesity and health TORONTO, July 12, 2018 — Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity, but no other metabolic risk factors, do not have an increased rate of mortality. The results of this study could impact […]
TORONTO, June 22, 2018 ─ Indigenous law scholar John Borrows, who is internationally acclaimed for his publications, research and community activism, was recognized with an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University today. Borrows, who received his honorary degree during Osgoode Hall Law School’s spring convocation ceremony, has had a celebrated academic career at […]
TORONTO, June 22, 2018 ─ Galen G. Weston, the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of George Weston Limited, and Loblaw Companies Limited, received an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University today during Spring Convocation for the Schulich School of Business. Weston is the fourth generation to lead the family business. Founded in 1882, […]
TORONTO, June 21, 2018 – York University bestowed an honorary degree today on James Temerty, an inspiring leader in technology and clean energy development who is also dedicated to his cultural community and philanthropy. Temerty received the honorary doctor of laws during the Spring Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School […]
TORONTO, June 6, 2018 − York University’s Schulich School of Business will launch a new program to teach the world’s latest advances in infrastructure financing and development to visiting G7 Fellows from emerging economies. The program was specially created in response to key challenges in addressing the infrastructure gap that G7 leaders plan to discuss in […]
TORONTO, ON Friday May 4, 2018— Today, at an event hosted by the University of Manitoba, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jennifer Sidey unveiled the research teams selected to take part in the CSA Canadian CubeSat Project. A total of 15 teams from across Canada have been selected to participate in the initiative, including a […]
TORONTO, Tuesday, April 24, 2018– New research from York University’s Faculty of Health shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help children with autism manage not only anxiety but other emotional challenges, such as sadness and anger. Led by Jonathan Weiss, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and CIHR Chair in Autism […]
TORONTO, April 19, 2018 – Researchers at York University have identified the most important organizations around the world that contribute to health and would need to be mobilized quickly in the event of an international health emergency like a pandemic. Using internet-based algorithms, researchers at the university mapped the global health system, developing the most […]
Changes in muscles could impair ability to manage blood sugar Toronto, ON, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 – A new study from McMaster and York universities has found that poor muscle health may be a complication of Type 1 diabetes, even among active twenty-somethings. The research team analyzed muscle biopsies of young adults with and without […]
TORONTO, March 22, 2018 –In a battle of the ‘robots’, York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering will host over 30 teams of high school students from across the GTA and their 120-pound robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition 2018 on March 24 - 25. This year’s game, FIRST POWERUP, is presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition […]