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FGS welcomes New Associate Dean, Students

FGS welcomes New Associate Dean, Students

Dr. Tokunbo Ojo joins the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) as the new Associate Dean, Students. Ojo is an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Social Science within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). He will transition into his […]

Scenario-based Functional Exercise for the 2023 Class of Master of Disaster & Emergency Management Students

Scenario-based Functional Exercise for the 2023 Class of Master of Disaster & Emergency Management Students

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, the Shivering Shores functional exercise was delivered in person over six hours (pausing for a one-hour lunch) at the York University Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). It was a joint effort by the MDEM program and Disaster & Emergency Management Student Association (DEMSA), the first in the post-pandemic world. The exercise […]

Kanishka Sikri receives 2023 SWAAC Graduate Student Award of Merit

Kanishka Sikri receives 2023 SWAAC Graduate Student Award of Merit

Kanishka Sikri (they/them) was selected to receive the 2023 Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) Graduate Student Award of Merit. The Award will be presented to Sikri on May 5th. This year the banquet and reception of the SWAAC annual conference will be hosted by Western University and its affiliates, Brescia University College, Huron […]

Sixth annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium focuses on city building in challenging times

Sixth annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium focuses on city building in challenging times

The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) held its SIXTH annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium in-person at York’s Second Student Center on March 22, 2023. This year’s theme, “City Building in Challenging Times: Looking Back, Thinking Forward,” showcased inspiring panels ranging from housing policy, workforce equity, to Ontario’s strong mayors legislation. Welcoming remarks […]

Professor Anne MacLennan receives 2022-2023 FGS Teaching Award

Professor Anne MacLennan receives 2022-2023 FGS Teaching Award

This year’s Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Teaching Award recipient is Professor Anne MacLennan from the Graduate Programs in Communication & Culture, History and Interdisciplinary Studies. The award, which is bestowed annually on a member of FGS, recognizes teaching and supervisory excellence, as well as scholarly, professional and teaching developments and initiatives in the graduate program […]

FGS celebrates current research undertaken by graduate students

FGS celebrates current research undertaken by graduate students

Grad school is a place where passion can turn into ground-breaking discoveries and creative solutions to global issues. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is proud to support this cutting-edge research performed by our diverse body of students. From environmental sustainability to innovative solutions to societal change, these York scholars and researchers are undertaking projects […]

De-Lawrence Lamptey named Holland Bloorview’s first EMBARK scientist—the first of its kind in Canada!

De-Lawrence Lamptey named Holland Bloorview’s first EMBARK scientist—the first of its kind in Canada!

De-Lawrence Lamptey, an exceptional member of our graduate community at York University, has been named Holland Bloorview’s inaugural EMBARK scientist. The first program of its kind in Canada, EMBARK (Empowering Black Academics, Researchers and Knowledge creators) fills an important gap in amplifying diverse Black voices in disability research. Launched in partnership with the Black Research […]

Discover Experience Grad York: Our Institutional Grad Open House—Winter 2023!

Discover Experience Grad York: Our Institutional Grad Open House—Winter 2023!

The Faulty of Graduate Studies (FGS) welcomes future students to Experience Grad York 2023. This free virtual event will run from Tuesday, February 21st to Thursday, February 23rd between 8:30 am to 8:30 pm (EST). From specialized graduate diplomas and innovative degree programs, future students can learn about pursuing graduate education from experts. With one […]

York Graduate Scholars conduct ground-breaking research with a global lens

York Graduate Scholars conduct ground-breaking research with a global lens

Catch a glimpse of the cutting-edge research taking place at York University done by talented graduate students who generate innovative knowledge. Their visionary projects address pressing issues in our society as well as problems that are often overlooked. Kathleen Cherrington is a PhD scholar in the Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies program, is investigating how […]

Reflecting on 2022: Important initiatives taking flight at FGS

Reflecting on 2022: Important initiatives taking flight at FGS

York developed its most recent University Academic Plan (UAP) in 2020, which included a university-wide challenge to contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs act as a framework to take urgent action in 17 areas that are critical to ensure peace and prosperity for people and the planet. York’s SDG challenge […]