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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supporting Your Transition: Pre-Arrival Webinars New students are encouraged to look ahead to program orientation events, many of which will take place over the summer or at the start of the Fall semester. To support early preparation, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers a series of virtual pre-arrival webinars designed to help ensure a […]
AgendaThursday, February 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. Mitacs Programming for the Graduate Community Presentation (.pptx)Guest: Rachel Sung, Mitacs Specialist/Business Development Specialist, VISTA/Innovation YorkOpen project […]
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. […]