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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
To achieve social justice, organizations and their policies need to apply an intersectional approach, rather than addressing inequalities separately, research has shown. However, intersectionality is a challenging theory to apply, as policy makers and practitioners often have to navigate the confines of divided policy areas. A new book written by Dr. Ashlee Christoffersen, a Banting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Government of Canada has announced significant new investments to increase the value and number of scholarships and fellowships for master’s and doctoral students along with postdoctoral fellows. Announced as part of Budget 2024, the increased money will be funded through Canada’s federal granting agencies—the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering […]