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Important Dates

Graduate studies at York consists of three academic terms: Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term. 2025-2026 Academic Year

Council Meeting Agenda June 4, 2026

AgendaThursday, June 4, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd Consultation on Senate Advisory Statement to the Presidential Search Committee (.pdf) 2. Minutes (Previous Meeting May 7, 2026) […]

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Council Meeting Agenda May 7, 2026

AgendaThursday, May 7, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Faculty Teaching Award Presentation2025-2026:Professor Mary Goitom, Graduate Programs in Development Studies, and Social Work […]

Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Standing Committee Election 2026

Faculty Members’ Biographical Statements Awards Committee Gordon Fitch, Graduate Program in BiologyDr. Gordon Fitch is, since 2023, Assistant Professor of Pollination Ecology in the Biology Department and an executive member of York’s Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. His research addresses the role of environmental stressors, particularly urbanization, disease, and agricultural intensification, in structuring […]

Students Gain Insight at Industry and Career Exploration Panel and Networking Session

At the latest Industry and Career Exploration Panel and Networking Session, students heard directly from industry professionals working in vaccine production and biotech, not just about the roles themselves, but how to actually get there after completing their Microcredential or graduate training. The panel led practical conversations around hiring trends, in demand skills, and what employers […]

Council Meeting Agenda April 2, 2026

AgendaThursday, April 2, 20262:30 p.m.Senate Chamber (N940 Ross Building) N.B.: This meeting will be held in person. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Supporting Indigenous Graduate Students PresentationGaswéñdah – A Framework for Graduate Supervision with Indigenous Graduate Students (.pdf)Dr. Ruth Green 3. Minutes (Minutes of Previous Meeting March 5, 2026) (.docx) 4. […]

Biotech Employers Engaged with Emerging Biotech Talent

Last week, our campus brought biotech employers together with students from the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM), the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the Micro credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance to share real world hiring perspectives and build connections. Employers spoke candidly about what they look for in early career hires, the skills […]

Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2026

AgendaThursday, March 5, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Division of Equity, People and Culture Presentation (.pdf)Parissa Safai, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture 3. Launch of the […]

Choose Grad York 2026 – Online Series

We’ve got a series of webinars planned to help you choose Graduate Studies at York University. Wherever you are in your graduate school journey, holding an offer, waiting on a decision, or simply exploring your options, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) invites you to Choose Grad York, a week-long lunch-hour webinar series designed to support […]