The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) honours two outstanding professors with the Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award. On December 2, the York community came together to celebrate Dr. Petros Faloutsos, the 2020 recipient, and Dr. Ellen Bialystok, the 2021 recipient, during the Faculty Council meeting. The award is bestowed annually on a Postdoctoral Supervisor […]
Even though 2021 has been a year full of challenges and uncertainties, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) has been able to create meaningful opportunities and innovative programs to support students, postdocs, faculty and staff. It is difficult to capture all the accomplishments, events and contributions of FGS, but a few important highlights deserve a […]
AgendaThursday, December 2, 20213:00 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. Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award 3. Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) PresentationRichard Smith, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University presents access to Aurora, an innovative e-learning platform by Beyond the Professoriate designed for graduate students and postdocs. York’s future alumni can put their apprehensions about the job market to rest by taking advantage of this unique online resource to help navigate career options after graduation. The […]
The annual Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast presented by York University’s School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) welcomed enthusiastic attendees on October 5, 2021. The event took on a hybrid form this year, hosting a number of faculty, students and alumni in-person at a downtown location and also virtually over Zoom. This format was […]
The Graduate Program in Development Studies (DVST) celebrates its students who have been awarded a number of esteemed scholarships and awards. The recipients since 2018 are highlighted below. These talented DVST students undertake interdisciplinary research centred around processes of socio-economic, political and cultural development in the Global South. The significance of their work is recognized […]
AgendaThursday, November 4, 20213:00 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, October 7, 2021)(.docx) 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. Dean's Remarks 5. Faculty Council Revision Mandate and Membership […]
Graduate school is often overwhelming, and all the skills acquired in the process can be difficult to track. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is here to help. York community members now have access to the Individualized Development Plan (IDP), which lets students take the necessary time to recognize their achievements, organize them in neat […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies endorses the 2023 Ontario Council on Graduate Studies’ Principles for Graduate Supervision at Ontario Universities. Please visit the Graduate Supervision Toolkit for comprehensive resources for graduate students and supervisors. Supervisors are also encouraged to consult the Graduate Supervision Handbook (.pdf).
Ever considered graduate education? York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is inviting the community to Experience Grad York this month. The free virtual event, running from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 15, showcases the range of learning options and career pathways that York has to offer. Prospective students can attend various information sessions and engage with graduate […]