LA&PS launches new student Digital Composition Prize alongside popular Writing Prize

A new prize announced by York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) will recognize undergraduate students for their digital creations through the new LA&PS Digital Composition Prize. Course directors in LA&PS may nominate an assignment (one per course) by a first- to fourth-year LA&PS student in the appropriate category. Categories are organized by first […]

'Knowledge Now' brings graduate research to life during pandemic

In any other year, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) would have celebrated the breadth of research by graduate students with a large reception on campus. However, these are not normal times and the pandemic required FGS to be more creative in promoting graduate research. The result: "Knowledge Now: Graduate Research at York." “We wanted […]

Glendon offers Research Apprenticeship Program for students

At York University's Glendon Campus, students have the opportunity for mentorship and community through small class sizes and a community-oriented campus.  The Research Apprentice Program offers students an unparalleled opportunity to receive mentorship from a faculty member, develop skills in conducting research and explore their interests. Participants in first or second year can expect to […]

From Keele Street to Bay Street, powered by experiential education

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) now has a better understanding of how to attract international students to its services, thanks to a class of York University graduate students in the Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc) program. Amy Kwan, assistant professor in the teaching stream at the School of Administrative Studies, teamed up with a part-time faculty […]

York graduate celebrates winning inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarship

At the end of a rigorous six-month scholarship application process, including two rounds of interviews, York University graduate and future positive changemaker Amanda Sears (BA '20) joined a life-changing Zoom call. On the call, Sears learned she was among 20 Canadians chosen as inaugural McCall MacBain Scholars, recipients of the country’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship that supports […]

LA&PS awards four inaugural postdoctoral fellowships

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) has announced the recipients of four inaugural postdoctoral fellowships. Fellows receive a funded, one-year postdoctoral research position to conduct their proposed research project under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Fellows will receive $50,000 over the next academic year. “I’m thrilled to congratulate our inaugural postdoctoral […]

York students win big again at the annual Ontario Japanese Speech Contest

Six York University students of the Japanese Studies Program took home prizes at the 39th Ontario Japanese Speech Contest (OJSC), held online on March 7. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto, the competition attracts more than 50 participants every year and offers an invaluable opportunity for learners of Japanese to demonstrate their […]

Grad students share challenges and successes of creation during the pandemic

Creative Shifts proved that creativity is alive and well at York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), despite the challenges of the pandemic. The November 2020 event brought together graduate students from across AMPD to share stories of transforming their research and creation projects in response to the COVID-19 restrictions. “We […]

C4 crew creates an exciting, interdisciplinary summer experience for students

If the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) piqued your curiosity, but you’ve been wary of committing to a two-semester project, rejoice: C4, the summer edition, is here. C4 is the award-winning initiative that brings students from different disciplines together to work in teams on solutions to real-life problems with a variety of partners and mentors. During the academic year, the course runs for two semesters. In […]

Nomination period extended: Call for graduate/professional student nominations to the Board of Governors

Nomination period has been extended to Friday, March 12 by 12 p.m. (Noon). The Student Senator Caucus (SSC) oversees nominations for student members for the Board of Governors and makes a recommendation to them based upon the election results. The election of student governors rotates annually between undergraduate and graduate/professional students. The Board of Governors […]