The Faculty of Graduate Studies honours Dr. Ellen Bialystok and Dr. Petros Faloutsos with Postdoctoral Supervisor Award

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) honours two outstanding professors with the Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award. On December 2, the York community came together to celebrate Dr. Petros Faloutsos, the 2020 recipient, and Dr. Ellen Bialystok, the 2021 recipient, during the Faculty Council meeting. The award is bestowed annually on a Postdoctoral Supervisor […]

FGS reflects on the positive changes 2021 brought to our community!

Even though 2021 has been a year full of challenges and uncertainties, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) has been able to create meaningful opportunities and innovative programs to support students, postdocs, faculty and staff. It is difficult to capture all the accomplishments, events and contributions of FGS, but a few important highlights deserve a […]

Aurora is the one-stop shop of career-related information for Graduate Students and Postdocs

The Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University presents access to Aurora, an innovative e-learning platform by Beyond the Professoriate designed for graduate students and postdocs. York’s future alumni can put their apprehensions about the job market to rest by taking advantage of this unique online resource to help navigate career options after graduation. The […]

School of Public Policy and Administration’s Annual OPS Breakfast features Nosa Ero-Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister at Ontario's Anti-Racism Directorate

The annual Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast presented by York University’s School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) welcomed enthusiastic attendees on October 5, 2021. The event took on a hybrid form this year, hosting a number of faculty, students and alumni in-person at a downtown location and also virtually over Zoom. This format was […]

Graduate students in our Development Studies program receive prestigious scholarships and awards

The Graduate Program in Development Studies (DVST) celebrates its students who have been awarded a number of esteemed scholarships and awards. The recipients since 2018 are highlighted below. These talented DVST students undertake interdisciplinary research centred around processes of socio-economic, political and cultural development in the Global South. The significance of their work is recognized […]

Become Career Ready with FGS’ Individualized Development Plan

Graduate school is often overwhelming, and all the skills acquired in the process can be difficult to track. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is here to help. York community members now have access to the Individualized Development Plan (IDP), which lets students take the necessary time to recognize their achievements, organize them in neat […]

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FGS invites you to Experience Grad York this Fall!

Ever considered graduate education? York University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is inviting the community to Experience Grad York this month. The free virtual event, running from Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 15, showcases the range of learning options and career pathways that York has to offer. Prospective students can attend various information sessions and engage with graduate […]

FGS launches Academic Excellence Fund

York University's Faculty of Graduate Studies introduces the Academic Excellence Fund (AEF). The fund’s primary goal is to support graduate students in advancing their research and scholarly objectives by providing them with simple access to funding. The processing time to receive funds is shortened and the application process is easier compared to the previous funding […]

Meet our inaugural recipients of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships

York University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of its new Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous Scholars. This two-year award, valued at $70,000 per year, seeks to address underrepresentation in many disciplines and fields, by providing Black and Indigenous scholars the ability to dedicate their time to pursue new research, while […]