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Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Council Postdoctoral Visitors Election 2024

Biographical Statements Jonathan David, PsychologyMy name is Jonathan David and I have been a Postdoctoral Visitor here at York since January 2024. I finished my PhD in Psychology last year at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. I am the first in my family to attend university and am a POC and LGBTQ+. If I was […]

Add a European flavour to your graduate education

Are you interested in studying or conducting research in Europe? The Graduate Diploma in European Studies is taken in conjunction with a Master’s or Doctoral degree program at York University. The diploma certifies that, in addition to having completed an advanced degree in a related discipline, a student has acquired special expertise about Europe. Pursuing […]

York U announces first-of-its-kind disaster and emergency management PhD program

Due to the growing frequency and severity of disasters experienced around the world, and the ongoing need for management and mitigation of such risks, disaster and emergency management (DEM) has become a burgeoning academic and professional field that is sure to experience increased relevancy – both domestically and internationally – for the foreseeable future. York […]

York University SDG toolkit earns prestigious nomination

The York University SDGs-in-the-Classroom Toolkit, designed to assist the interdisciplinary infusion of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in academic curriculums, recently earned a prestigious spot as an international finalist for the Green Gown Awards, which recognize exceptional sustainability initiatives. It serves as culmination of the pioneering journey to create it. The seed of the SDG toolkit […]

Osgoode PhD student named Trudeau Scholar

Zoe M. Savitsky, a doctoral candidate at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, was named a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar for work that promises to examine the ways corporations gained the power of expression and how they have expanded and defended that power. The recognition marks not just a professional accomplishment for Savitsky but […]

York Postdoctoral Fellow receives close to $30,000 SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant

Congratulations to John Doyle-Raso on receiving a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Knowledge Synthesis Grant of $29,859 under the Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories program for his project “Colonial genocide in intercultural and interdisciplinary perspective”. Doyle-Raso is the principle investigator on a team that also includes Osgoode’s Heidi Matthews, LAPS’ Ian Stedman, […]

Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Standing Committee Election 2024

Faculty Members’ Biographical Statements Appeals & Academic Honesty Committee Donald V. Brown, Jr., Graduate Program in PsychologyDr. Donald V. Brown, Jr. is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology; specifically, the program in Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies of Psychology. Prior to coming to York, Dr. Brown engaged in research and graduate studies through […]

Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Council Standing Committees Election 2024: Graduate Student Members Follow-up Election

Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Academic Planning & Policy Committee Marwah Azizi, Disaster & Emergency ManagementMy intercultural experiences as an immigrant have shaped me into the critical thinker and devoted advocate for health equity that I am today. From firsthand experiences with health disparities in Afghanistan and Canada to working in various world-renowned hospitals and serving […]

Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Council Graduate Student Councillors at-Large Election 2024: Follow-up Election

Graduate Students’ Biographical Statements Professional Degrees Area Samuel Godfred Brown, Business Administration in Technology LeadershipI am Samuel Godfred Brown, a prospective Tech MBA student from Ghana.  I present myself to play a leading role in the affairs of the FGS Council through democratic process as highlighted by this council. My diverse experience in leadership such as […]

Four PhD scholars have been awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

York University celebrates four recipients of the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for 2024. The award, presented by the Government of Canada, supports first-rate doctoral students who undertake graduate studies in the fields of social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering, and health. The aim of the program is to attract and retain world-class […]