The Thesis Allowance fund assists with the cost of production of the final form of thesis/dissertation by registered York graduate students who are or have been members of CUPE 3903 within their current program of study. Eligible expenses: Transparencies, binding for two (2) bound copies, cerlox binding, photocopying of exam copies, laser cartridges, typing, 1GB […]
Graduate school can be an inspiring space of personal growth, inquiry and community building, but at times it can also feel very isolating. Conducting research individually and/or remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic or because of personal reasons can be challenging. The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is here to lend a helping hand! FGS […]
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The York community comes together to remember John McCurdy, PhD candidate in Social and Political Thought, who passed away December 17, 2021. McCurdy was born in 1973 and grew up in Burlington, later living in British Columbia and Alberta before returning to Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]