York U in the news: bridging programs, Big Pharma and more

Only two universities are offering programs for people stuck in citizenship limbo. Why aren’t there more?
A York University student was profiled in the St. Catharines Standard March 7.

Canadians need to know how much money Big Pharma gives health-care providers, but this information is far too difficult to find
An op-ed by York University Professor Emeritus Joel Lexchin was published in the Conversation March 6.

CBC Northbeat March 6, 2024
Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Neil Tandon was interviewed about Arctic sea ice on CBC’s “Northbeat” March 6.

Grateful to Trudeau government for its handling of the pandemic: Tom McElroy
A letter to the editor by York University Professor Emeritus Tom McElroy was published in the Hill Times Feb. 26.

Collaboration, better support for youth key to curbing gun violence in Jane-Finch area: roundtable
Byron Gray, manager of the York University’s TD Community Engagement Centre, was quoted in CTV News March 6.

What does it look like to tackle homelessness? Lessons from a city that tried
Amanda Buchnea, a strategy, policy and innovation specialist at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness at York University, was quoted in the Globe and Mail March 6.

Efficient transportation, daycare, key to coaxing workers back to the office
Schulich School of Business Professor Chris Bell was quoted in the Globe and Mail March 5.

Enhancing customer service
Schulich School of Business Professor Markus Giesler was quoted in Convenience & Carwash Canada March 6.

A four-day work week sounds great in theory, but does it work in practice?
York University was mentioned in the Globe and Mail March 5.

The formula for happiness? Married, upper class women who think they’re attractive have the highest life satisfaction, scientists say
York University was mentioned in the Daily Mail March 7.

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