York University is earning recognition in the world of emergent media and extended reality (XR) through a project that draws inspiration from the micro-economy of sari-sari stores in the Philippines. These community-operated convenience shops, often managed by women and deeply embedded in local culture, are the focus of the Sari-Sari Xchange (SSX) initiative, a partnership […]
York graduate students are turning their studies into real-world change. At York University, graduate studies are more than academic achievement — they’re a launchpad for bold ideas, new careers, and lasting impact. Just ask Jenny Ellison, who turned her passion for Canadian history into a dream job at the Canadian Museum of History. Ellison’s goal […]
iThenticate is a web-based service that checks for similarity in the text between a submitted document and a corpus of published text (including published journal articles and the public internet). In partnership with York University Libraries (YUL), the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) supports voluntary use of this software to interested graduate students and their […]
You might not know this, but the Graduate Program in English is home to a unique Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing open to all graduate students, regardless of faculty affiliation or area of study. Focused on developing students’ writing skills, the Diploma includes workshop-based courses in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, and a Capstone Project […]
York's impact on the world is closely tied to the products of the ground-breaking and creative research undertaken by our diverse body of scholars both at the Master’s and PhD levels. Our students reach above and beyond in their studies to provide real-world solutions to pressing issues of our time. From advancing concussion research to […]
One of the foundational relationships of the graduate student experience is the one between the graduate student and supervisor. As part of our 60th-anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York is hosting a one-day online Graduate Supervision Conference geared specifically for graduate supervisors. Partnering with Memorial University of Newfoundland, the conference is called […]
Collaborative, Constructive, Considerate: Fostering Dialogue on Best Practices in Graduate Supervision in Canada As part of our 60th-anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University, in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland, is pleased to announce a one-day fully online Graduate Supervision Conference geared specifically for graduate supervisors. Date & Time: Friday, May 31st, […]
As a leading international teaching and research university, York is proud to support the cutting-edge ideas of our Graduate Students. Applying their distinctive lens to contemporary issues, this diverse group of Graduate Students are able to come up with unique answers that can advance knowledge both in academia and the industry. Shiva Akhtarian – Doctoral Student, Mechanical […]
For Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations on academic integrity matters, please visit Regulations – Academic Honesty. Supports to Help Avoid Academic Dishonesty Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Integrity Module All incoming graduate students are required to complete the Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Integrity Module, with the exception of master’s and diploma students in Osgoode […]
On Friday, September 16th more than 40 grad students and faculty members met on the fields near Tait Mackenzie for the inaugural event of the Grad Sports League. Four teams battled for the top spot in a round-robin Ultimate Frisbee tournament. This was the first of many matches to come, all housed at York University. […]