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Released: 27-Apr-2012 11:05 AM EDT
Ryerson’s Centre for Urban Energy Develops System to Harness and Control Wind Power
Toronto Metropolitan University

Collaborative project with Ryerson University, Toronto Hydro, Hydro One and Temporal Power could change energy storage in Canada.

Released: 30-Mar-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Preschoolers Tend to Have Negative Perceptions of Overweight Children
Toronto Metropolitan University

A Canadian study has found that some preschoolers may perceive overweight children to be not as “nice”.

Released: 27-Mar-2012 1:10 PM EDT
Researchers Studying Defective Protein in Search of Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Toronto Metropolitan University

New research at Ryerson University, in partnership with The Hospital for Sick Children, is examining the interaction between lab-tested drugs and the defective protein that causes CF to understand how and why the drugs work and to create stronger, more powerful second generation drugs to treat CF.

Released: 23-Feb-2012 11:00 AM EST
Canadian Researchers Examine Link Between Loved Ones and Their Influence on People Who Hoard
Toronto Metropolitan University

People collect things all the time, but when that hobby becomes an incessant need to hoard, it becomes a disorder. But how much of hoarders' behaviours are influenced by their partners and family members? A pair of Canadian researchers are investigating this link.

Released: 15-Dec-2011 2:20 PM EST
Avoid Weight Gain This Holiday Season
Toronto Metropolitan University

Tips for weight management and healthy eating over the holidays.

Released: 15-Dec-2011 2:15 PM EST
Top Tech Buys for this Holiday Season
Toronto Metropolitan University

Top tech gift suggestions from Ryerson University expert.

Released: 12-Dec-2011 1:35 PM EST
Diversity in Workplace Enhances Bottom Line
Toronto Metropolitan University

The more diverse a company’s workforce is, the more loyal, happy and productive its employees tend to be, according to a new study led by a Ryerson University professor.

Released: 8-Dec-2011 12:15 PM EST
Minimize Your Stress This Holiday Season: Ryerson Expert
Toronto Metropolitan University

The holidays are a festive time of year filled with friends and family. But with our focus so much on others, we can forget ourselves and become inexplicably stressed and sad. The key to enjoying the upcoming season is being aware of the things (and people) that affect us.

Released: 7-Dec-2011 1:35 PM EST
Enjoying the Holidays with Elderly Or Aging Family Members
Toronto Metropolitan University

Holiday tip sheet from Ryerson University on celebrating the holidays with intergenerational families.

Released: 7-Dec-2011 1:30 PM EST
Ryerson Professor Leads Team Canada in International Experiment in Outer Space
Toronto Metropolitan University

The team is looking to space to provide answers on how to better predict the presence and extent of oil beneath the earth’s surface.

Released: 1-Dec-2011 11:45 AM EST
Make the Most of Your Holiday Shopping: Ryerson Retail Expert
Toronto Metropolitan University

Purchasing gifts for loved ones consumes much of our time in the weeks leading up to the holidays. Luckily, there are lots of tricks and tips that you can employ to help you get the best deals on the perfect gifts while saving yourself time and money.

Released: 30-Nov-2011 12:35 PM EST
Not Getting Enough Sleep? Popping a Pill Not the Best Way to Get Rid of Insomnia in the Long Term Suggests Sleep Experts
Toronto Metropolitan University

Taking a sleeping pill or drinking alcohol isn't the best way to get rid of insomnia in the long run, say Ryerson University sleep experts.

Released: 29-Nov-2011 9:00 AM EST
Trimming Your Student Holiday Budget
Toronto Metropolitan University

With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, it’s very tempting to open up your wallet and buy expensive gifts for all of your family and friends, especially for students who are on a tight budget. Keeping the following tips in mind will help you trim your holiday spending but still enjoy giving to others this festive season.

Released: 25-Nov-2011 9:00 AM EST
New Study Argues for More Local News Content in Ethnocultural News Media
Toronto Metropolitan University

A new from Ryerson University examines the amount of local news coverage in Ming Pao, Toronto's second-largest Chinese language newspaper.

Released: 25-Nov-2011 9:00 AM EST
Staying Festively Flu-Free
Toronto Metropolitan University

Holiday tip sheet from Ryerson University on staying flu-free this holiday season.

Released: 22-Nov-2011 10:40 AM EST
Banishing the Perfectionista in You: Ryerson University Expert
Toronto Metropolitan University

Throwing the perfect holiday party for your closest friends means planning months ahead, sending out customized invitations, finding the perfect appetizer plates with matching serving platters and table décor and so on – or does it?Organizing a party or hosting a family dinner doesn’t have to be flawless, just relaxing and enjoyable. Here is how you can banish the perfectionist in you during the holidays.

Released: 17-Nov-2011 1:00 PM EST
Surviving the Holiday Parties
Toronto Metropolitan University

Does the thought of having to make polite conversation with relatives you only see once a year, or with your coworkers at the annual holiday bash, leave you tongue tied? Many of us have experienced social anxiety, or at least felt a little uneasy when faced with a room full of people you don’t know well. However, Dr. Martin Antony, a Ryerson University psychology professor and leading expert on social anxiety and shyness, can help put those fears to rest with helpful tips to bring out that social butterfly out in all of us.

Released: 15-Nov-2011 9:05 AM EST
Holidaying During the Holidays
Toronto Metropolitan University

Looking to spend the holiday season in a sunny locale that is stress-free and easy on your pocketbook? A Ryerson University expert offers these holiday travel tips that will help you enjoy a relaxing vacation without maxing out your credit cards

Released: 27-Oct-2011 2:10 PM EDT
Ryerson University Experts Wrap Up the Holidays with Seasonal Tips
Toronto Metropolitan University

Starting November 15, Ryerson’s Holiday Media Room will be filled with seasonal tip sheets particularly relevant for the upcoming holiday season.

Released: 21-Oct-2011 9:50 AM EDT
Ryerson University, Princess Margaret Hospital Partnership Brings Sweet Dreams to Post-Mastectomy and Lumpectomy Patients
Toronto Metropolitan University

A new line of sleepwear now available to breast cancer survivors is the result of an ongoing research partnership between Ryerson University and Princess Margaret Hospital that examines how the side effects of surgery and treatment affect women’s physical comfort, confidence and sexuality.



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