Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore, an alumna of the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law program, is the author of a new illustrated children’s book that places a uniquely Canadian perspective on pivotal moments in Black history.
Read moreDuring October, 18 members of the York University Retirees’ Association (YURA) and one University staff member participated in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge to raise funds to help endow the three Graduate Student Awards that YURA funds annually. As of Nov. 12, a total of $24,105 has been raised. There’s still time to support the team. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 23.
Read moreOnce a viable COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, demand for inoculations will be high. Researchers at York University have developed an artificial intelligence drive-through mass vaccination simulation application that can help clinics and public health agencies plan for mass vaccinations ahead of time.
Read moreThe inaugural Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series Seminar Series, “Miijim: Food as Relations,” features renowned Indigenous, Black and People of Colour food scholars, growers, artists and advocates. The series continues on Nov. 24 with a conversation on “Migrant Workers and Food Justice.”
Read moreThe 2020 Ioan Davies Memorial Lecture will take place Nov. 19, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year’s invited lecturer is Professor Greig de Peuter of Wilfrid Laurier University, whose research focuses on work, employment and labour politics under contemporary capitalism.
Read moreCollaborating with a team from Sunnybrook and U of T, a grad student in the Lassonde School of Engineering leverages artificial intelligence – machine learning – to develop a new tool for symptom management in the breast radiation oncology clinic. It could have wide application in cancer treatment.
Read moreThe inaugural Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series Seminar Series, “Miijim: Food as Relations,” features renowned Indigenous, Black and People of Colour food scholars, growers, artists and advocates. The series continues on Nov. 10 with a conversation on “Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe Food Systems.”
Read moreHow well do you know your bees? York University researchers have found bee knowledge in Canada lacking with about half of those surveyed thinking honey bees are wild and native to Canada.
Read moreThe inaugural Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series Seminar Series, “Miijim: Food as Relations,” features renowned Indigenous, Black and People of Colour food scholars, growers, artists and advocates. The series continues on Oct. 27 with a conversation on “Learning from Manoomin (Wild Rice).”
Read moreThe inaugural Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series Seminar Series, “Miijim: Food as Relations,” features renowned Indigenous, Black and People of Colour food scholars, growers, artists and advocates. The series continues on Oct. 20 with a conversation on “Black and Indigenous Foods in Relation.”
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