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. […]
Last week, our Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology Capstone Poster Event showed what’s possible when biotech leaders and graduate students collaborate — offering a glimpse into the future of learning: hands-on, connected, and driven by real-world challenges. Partners from more than 10 leading biotech organizations participated in a poster showcase and […]
AgendaThursday, December 4, 20252:30 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. Please note this year's new meeting start time. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Welcome and Chair’s RemarksActing Chair Arash Habibi Lashkari 2. Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year […]
AgendaThursday, November 6, 20252:30 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. Please note this year's new meeting start time. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Minutes (Previous Meeting, October 2, 2025) (.docx) 3. Business […]
Graduate studies at York consists of three academic terms: Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term. 2024–2025 Academic Year