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FGS has provided us with a copy of their presentation that provides information on applying for SSHRC and OGS Awards. It also contains some information regarding how the awards are adjudicated. Please check the link below: EDUC Awards and Scholarships

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great summer. As the new school year starts, we are planning for our YGSE Elections. The YGSE is a great way to get involved in graduate student governance and to get to know other students and faculty. Nominations will open September 3 and close on September 18, 2019. […]

The YGSE would like to thank everyone involved in Education in Action - the 15th Annual Graduate Conference in Education. Thank you to all the volunteers, participants, financial supporters, moderators, and organizers who made this event a resounding success. There were spectacular research presentations, great opportunities for collaboration, and socializing. We look forward to seeing […]

YGSE is organizing for a photographer to come to campus on May 2 and May 3 to take graduate photos in room Winters 204. Book your appointment: If you are interested in having your graduate portraits taken please book your appointment at this link http://www.snapstudios.ca . The sitting fee for the portraits will cost $ 25.00 cash. Under the degree […]

Our 1st ever YGSE Wellness Retreat is coming up soon - March 29th, 2019! (https://ygse-wellnessretreat.eventbrite.ca) Here is some information on another great presenter who will be leading Yoga Sessions for participants throughout the day - Demetria Jackson: As a Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Demetria Jackson is passionate about creating and holding space for people who are learning […]

Learn more about our Guest Speaker, Dr. Shelley Murphy, who will be speaking at our 1st Wellness Retreat (https://ygse-wellnessretreat.eventbrite.ca): Shelley Murphy received a PhD from the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto where she now teaches in the Master of Teaching Program […]

All York U students now have access to Lynda.com a free online learning library with tons of video how to's, from learning how to use Microsoft Office to Webpage Development to Photography! They are non-credit course, available 24-7, from any computer, and can be completed at your own pace. All you need is your Passport […]

The 15th Annual YGSE Graduate Conference in Education will take place on April 12 & 13, 2019! The theme for the 2019 conference is: Education in Action: What does education in action mean to you? This is the question we pose and welcome a myriad of responses. By doing so, we hope to put the idea […]

How to Turn your Term Paper into a Conference Proposal: Conference Proposal Writing Workshop Wednesday, November 28, 2018 1pm – 3:30pm WC 283A Light snacks & coffee provided! Led by: Stacey Bliss & Josefina Rueter Veiga (4th year Doctoral Students) Want to go and present some of your work at a conference with us?! First […]

Please take 5 minutes of your time to complete the YGSE Graduate Program Survey by clicking this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G3XW9PM and completing the online survey. Your participation will help us better advocate for initiatives to improve your academic experience at York University.