An award-winning, interdisciplinary, and experiential opportunity is available to motivated graduate students in Fall, Winter and Summer terms, to enhance your leadership skills and impact on the world—C4: Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom—Graduate Studies. Limited spots are available for graduate students in any Faculty*, so apply now if you are interested. *Professional master’s students in the Schulich School […]
Bringing a valuable graduate student perspective to the table, Shyam Patel has been working as a Graduate Assistant with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, to mobilize the Individualized Development Plan (IDP), a tool that supports graduate students in identifying their goals and skills as they consider academic and non-academic careers. Patel, a doctoral student in […]
Postdoctoral Fellows are among the most active researchers at York University and are a vital part of our community. In addition to the mentorship of supervisors and other faculty members, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers professional development opportunities, events, and resources to Postdoctoral scholars that enrich their professional development and help build networks […]
AgendaThursday, October 5, 20233:00 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 2. Minutes (Previous Meeting, May 4, 2023)(.docx) 3. Business Arising from the Minutes Report on Academic Planning & Policy Committee summer authority […]
Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Academic Planning & Policy Committee Shiva Akhtarian, Mechanical EngineeringAs a fourth-year doctoral student in Mechanical Engineering at York University, I am excited to express my interest in serving as a standing committee member on the Academic Planning and Policy Committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council. I am currently the […]
Following a highly competitive selection process, York University Postdoctoral Fellows Chiara Camponeschi and Ashlee Christoffersen have been named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. Awarded by the Government of Canada, the Banting Fellowship is valued at $70,000 per year for two years and supports postdoctoral researchers who will positively contribute to the […]
York University celebrates seven recipients of the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for 2023. The award, presented by the Government of Canada, aims to support first-rate doctoral students who undertake graduate studies in the fields of social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering, and health. Candidates are evaluated based on three equally weighted selection […]
FGS is excited to host its inaugural “2023 Fostering Black Scholars - Scholarship Success Workshop” for incoming and current graduate students. The event will be held on Monday, August 28th and is being hosted by FGS’ Scholarship and Award Team, led by Richolette Freckleton, Associate Director, Research, Scholarships & Awards. Attendees can gain an inside […]
Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Creative Arts Area Arvind Babajee, Canadian Common LawI am Arvind, a professional with more than 20 years of experience and I am dually qualified professional - Finance and Law. I graduated with a Master degree in Law from King’s College London, UK and I am also a Fellow Chartered Management Accountant, CIMA, […]
Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Academic Planning & Policy Committee Anam Ahmad, FinanceAmong friends and family, I often catch myself in the spotlight of their glances when decisions cannot be made. They often perceive me as an individual who has the competence and knowledge for making well thought of decisions with ease. This is not a […]