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Council Meeting Agenda October 1, 2020; York University Faculty of Graduate Studies, 3:00 p.m.

AgendaThursday, October 1, 20203:00pm This meeting will be held 'remotely' via zoom.  The link and password to join the meeting may be found in the meeting's email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair's Remarks 2. Student System Renewal Program Marie Limanni, Executive Director, Student System Renewal Program * * *   F o r   D i s c u […]

Faculty Council

The next meeting of Faculty Council is scheduled to take place in person on October 1, 2026, at 2:30 p.m Council meetings are normally scheduled for the first Thursday of each month October through June, except for the January meeting which is held on the second Thursday. The October 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027, […]

Graduate & Postdoctoral Professional Skills (GPPS)

Supporting the professional development of our graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in a multifaceted way drives the mission of Graduate Studies at York and is key to creating success. Our commitment is to ensure that you have all the tools you need to succeed within and beyond the academic world, informed by reflection and intentional […]

Guide for Supporting Grant Proposal Development for Programs

Introduction Applying for scholarship programs is one of the important endeavours for many graduate students, not only for supporting their studies financially, but also for skills development in grant writing and for their future career prospects. From an institutional perspective, improved Tri-council competition outcomes play a part in the university’s research intensification efforts. This guide […]

York University graduate student receives Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship

Cristina Wood, a PhD candidate in York University's Department of History, has been awarded the prestigious Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship, presented by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, which recognizes top doctoral students in Canada and abroad in the fields of humanities and social sciences. This is the first time since 2016 that a York student has […]

Communications & Digital Engagement

Communications and Digital Engagement provides support and resources to graduate programs to help enhance overall communication practices and promote York as a foremost graduate destination: Please connect with us by e-mail to support your program’s outreach goals. Do you have a story or event to share with the wider graduate community? Visit Share with FGS to […]

Graduate Funding

Student Finances provides information and support pertaining to funding sources available to assist graduate students throughout their academic careers. Please connect with us for assistance relating to funding and financial support.

Recruitment & Conversion

Graduate recruitment and conversion is a shared responsibility between the Graduate Program, Resource Faculty, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) - specifically Admissions and Communications. We are committed to supporting your efforts to recruit top quality students and enhance the reputation of your program at both the national and international level. FGS strives to […]

Council & Governance

Faculty Council | Structure, Rules and Procedures | Members Responsibilities of Council of the Faculty of Graduate Studies: As the pan-university Committee of Senate responsible for graduate and postdoctoral educational development, the Council will: Faculty Council Structure, Rules and Procedures Members