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December 10, 2013

Concordia in the news
Posted on December 9, 2013

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

Researchers in the news

The scholarly work of Concordia faculty and researchers informs and improves society on many issues that affect our daily lives. Visit the Research section to read news stories involving research at Concordia, or read the most recent items here:   

  • Graham Dodds, professor in the Department of Political Science, was interviewed yesterday by Mutsumi Takahashi on CTV Montreal News at noon regarding his new book Take Up Your Pen: Unilateral Presidential Directives in American Politics.

  • Express (translated from Dutch)  features research conducted by Zeynep Arsel, professor in the Department of Marketing, that found appealing to a consumers sense of “homeyness” results in a fierce loyalty in customers.

  • Research conducted by Simon Bacon, professor in the Department of Exercise Science, in collaboration with British researchers found that people who take up fitness later in life are more likely to “age successfully” and stay healthy compared with those who remain sedentary: Long-Term Living Magazine.