Academic Excellence

York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies 2025: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Support, and Excellence

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at York University marked 2025 as a year of remarkable achievement, advancing graduate education through scholarly innovation, student-centered support, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. Across research, systems, professional development, and community-building initiatives, FGS has strengthened the foundations that enable students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to thrive. […]

PhD scholar receives Future of Food Anthropology Fellowship

Phd scholar Elif Birbiri has been named the Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition’s (SAFN) “Future of Food Athropology Fellow” for 2025–2026. Included with the prize is a one-year membership in the American Anthropology Association (AAA) and Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition, along with a $500 award. Birbiri has been […]

Discover Why Translation Matters!

Do you hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline, whether related to translation or not? Do you have advanced writing skills in English and an additional language? Have you ever wondered about the role translation plays in almost every aspect of communication and the movement of knowledge across cultures and borders? The Master in Translation […]

Leaders of Tomorrow, Shaping a Better World Today—Top 30 Alumni Under 30!

In a world defined by rapid change and global challenges, the call for bold, compassionate, and visionary leadership has never been louder. At York University, we are proud to see our alumni stepping up to meet that call—not someday, but now. York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program celebrates exceptional young leaders who are using […]

York community celebrates MES scholar’s legacy of passion, dedication and change!

The York community is celebrating the life of Ravichandiranesan (Ravi) Ponnudurai, a dedicated student, passionate environmental advocate, and a friend to many. At 57 years old, Ponnuduai’s unexpected passing while visiting Sri Lanka leaves a deep void, but his story is one of resilience, transformation, and profound impact. Born in Thirunelvely Village, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, […]

Science & Engineering at York

Graduate School at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. With our cross-disciplinary programming, experiential learning opportunities, and partnerships, we provide a modern and innovative education for a changing world. We are dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional experiences of our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Graduate Studies is […]

Business and Technology at York

Graduate School at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. With our cross-disciplinary programming, experiential learning opportunities, and partnerships, we provide a modern and innovative education for a changing world. We are dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional experiences of our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Graduate Studies is […]

Social & Environmental Change at York

Graduate School at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. With our cross-disciplinary programming, experiential learning opportunities, and partnerships, we provide a modern and innovative education for a changing world. We are dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional experiences of our graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Graduate Studies is […]

Book a Campus Tour with FGS!

Join the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) for a tour of our campus and to hear about the many services, resources, and spaces we have for graduate students. Note: Tours will be cancelled if the temperature/humidex exceeds 31°C, or if the temperature/windchill falls below -20°C. When possible, we will provide at least 24 hours’ notice […]

Finding new ways to teach old skills inspires grad design student

A class in an old Mayan art form has inspired second-year Master of Design student Trinity Leon to research how modern technology can engage younger generations to learn and preserve the art of backstrap weaving. “My mother is Guatemalan, and my great-great-grandmother used to weave on a backstrap loom,” Leon said, to explain her interest. […]