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Virtual Reality assists those with dementia, original research proves

Virtual Reality assists those with dementia, original research proves

Catching up with David Phipps, international leader in Knowledge Mobilization

At the helm of Research Impact Canada, David Phipps, travels the world to share best practices in knowledge mobilization (KMb). He chats with Brainstorm about the outcomes and impact of this high-profile work. Assistant Vice-President, Research Strategy & Impact (Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation), David Phipps, has an ambitious international mandate. He travels to […]

Vision researchers undertake cutting-edge work on perception, orientation

VISTA and the Centre for Vision Research at York U are breaking new ground in fundamental and applied research in the vision sciences. Professor Robert Allison and Pearl Guterman, PhD, recently published compelling new research on perception and balance. Everyday activities that we take for granted, such walking, riding a bike or even sitting still, […]

Books illustrate thought leadership in Indigenous-formed and -led research

Two new books from Osgoode Hall Law School, on Indigenous research and the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada, illustrate York’s thought leadership in this field. Professors Deborah McGregor and Karen Drake have produced edited collections that will make lasting contributions. In the coming years, Indigenous leadership in York’s collaborative, socially engaged research will create […]

Blending art and science, bioart project infuses poetry into plant’s genome

A compelling bioart project leverages climate geoengineering in an unlikely way: It introduces poetry into a plant’s biology through dew and in the process makes a profound statement about climate change, biodiversity and the interconnectedness of humans and the environment. Humans often introduce toxic elements into the environment; researchers then try to mitigate the damage. […]

Virtual Reality assists those with dementia, original research proves

A health researcher and expert in innovation and technology has led a study that showed how Virtual Reality can help older adults living with dementia. This ground-breaking research could have application in palliative care settings, during lengthy dialysis treatments and for those with autism. Virtual Reality (VR), borne out of the gaming and electronics world, […]

Four Indigenous scholars gauge progress in respecting culture, scholarship

Indigenous research and scholarship is about infusing higher education institutions with eons of wisdom that was dismissed and discarded through colonization. Brainstorm guest contributor Paul Fraumeni discusses the profusion of Indigenous wisdom at York University with four prominent thought leaders. Feb. 10, 2020. On the seventh floor of York University’s Kaneff Tower, people are taking […]

Study finds immigrants more likely to have inadequate palliative care

Study finds immigrants more likely to have inadequate palliative care

Reaction to Panama Papers: Social media can give rise to accountability

Reaction to Panama Papers: Social media can give rise to accountability

Neuroscience research adds key insights on communication between neurons

Neuroscience research adds key insights on communication between neurons