York U in the news: Canadian wildfires, student housing shortage and more

Yellowknife fires: Evacuees will need culturally specific support services
An op-ed by York University Professor Jack Rozdilsky was published in the Conversation Aug. 18.

Toronto Zoo orangutans adjust to return of guests, new outdoor habitat
An op-ed by incoming York University PhD student Ezekiel Gading was published on Toronto.com Aug. 23.

The impossible fight to stop Canada’s wildfires
York University Professor Ali Asgary was quoted in Wired Aug. 23.

Canada’s emergency alert system has been busy with wildfires and extreme weather. Here’s how it works
York University Professor Jack Rozdilsky was quoted in CBC News Aug. 23.

International students say they want to study in Canada, but staying is a problem if they can’t find housing
York University Professor Tania Das Gupta was quoted in CBC News Aug. 22.

When storm sewers can’t cope, ‘sponge cities’ help absorb the overflow
Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Usman Khan was quoted in the Energy Mix Aug. 20.

33 Canadian poetry collections to watch for in fall 2023
York University Professor nancy viva davis halifax was mentioned on cbc.ca Aug. 22.

Alberta educators forced to attend ‘2SLGBTQ+ Inclusive Education’ training
York University’s Osgoode Professional Development was mentioned in LifeSiteNews Aug. 18.

U of A researcher working to improve turnover in the game industry
York University was mentioned in the Gateway Aug. 23.

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