Well-being Week offers York graduate students an opportunity to pause, reflect and connect while highlighting wellness resources available throughout their studies. Graduate studies can involve balancing coursework, research, deadlines and life outside the University. Well-being Week at York University, taking place Oct. 5 to 9, 2026, offers students an opportunity to reflect on six dimensions […]
The Collaboratory Space on the second floor of Scott Library is usually a quiet place in early September. On September 8th, it was anything but. More than 350 incoming graduate students attended GRAD@YorkU, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) social fair for students starting a master's or doctoral degree this fall. Over the lunch hour, the […]
Graduate Wellness Day brought students together to explore resources, build community and prioritize well-being. For graduate students, the demands of academic life can extend far beyond the classroom. On Aug. 6, York University graduate students came together to make space for something that can easily be overlooked: their well-being. Graduate Wellness Day brought students together […]
Beginning graduate school in a new country is an exciting milestone, and securing your Canadian study permit is one of the first steps on your journey to York University. While the process may feel complex, you don’t have to navigate it alone. York has partnered with BorderPass to provide eligible international graduate students with immigration […]
Four York students were recently recognized by the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario for their academic excellence and leadership potential. Michelle Hermans (PhD student) earned the Lynn Kirkwood Research Award; Tiina Ranta (PhD student) received the Research in Mental Health Nursing Award; Alessia Lamanna (MScN student) was awarded the Nursing Research Interest Group Award; and […]
York University PhD candidate and Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar Coral Hillel has been selected to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany, joining more than 600 young scientists from around the world for a week of scientific exchange, mentorship and international networking. Hillel’s research explores how molecular photoswitches transform their shape and properties, […]
York University graduate students at the Schulich School of Business and Lassonde School of Engineering have been named among Ontario’s top AI talent, earning prestigious Vector Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence. Awarded by the Vector Institute, an Ontario-based AI research organization, the merit-based scholarships are support Ontario graduate students advanced studies in fields including business analytics, […]
From plant defence in soybeans to epidemic modelling, York University graduate researchers are tackling urgent scientific and social questions. The Faculty of Graduate Studies recognizes outstanding research annually through its thesis and dissertation prizes. The annual prizes – valued at $2,000 for doctoral dissertations and $1,000 for master’s theses – honour work defended in the […]
Navigating graduate studies can be challenging, especially when you’re starting a new program or trying to understand your available supports. NAVI helps you find answers to common questions about funding packages, fellowships, graduate employment, student accounts and financial supports available at York University—all in one place. Quick Links Ask NAVI a question in your own […]
This summer, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) will introduce a new way to recognize and celebrate professional development across the York graduate community. Beginning in May 2026, digital badges will be launched to acknowledge participation and achievement among graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, administrative staff, and graduate-appointed faculty. The initiative marks an important step in […]