At the latest Industry and Career Exploration Panel and Networking Session, students heard directly from industry professionals working in vaccine production and biotech, not just about the roles themselves, but how to actually get there after completing their Microcredential or graduate training. The panel led practical conversations around hiring trends, in demand skills, and what employers […]
AgendaThursday, April 2, 20262:30 p.m.Senate Chamber (N940 Ross Building) N.B.: This meeting will be held in person. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Supporting Indigenous Graduate Students PresentationGaswéñdah – A Framework for Graduate Supervision with Indigenous Graduate Students (.pdf)Dr. Ruth Green 3. Minutes (Minutes of Previous Meeting March 5, 2026) (.docx) 4. […]
Last week, our campus brought biotech employers together with students from the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM), the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the Micro credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance to share real world hiring perspectives and build connections. Employers spoke candidly about what they look for in early career hires, the skills […]
AgendaThursday, March 5, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Division of Equity, People and Culture Presentation (.pdf)Parissa Safai, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture 3. Launch of the […]
AgendaThursday, February 5, 20262:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Mitacs Programming for the Graduate Community Presentation (.pptx)Guest: Rachel Sung, Mitacs Specialist/Business Development Specialist, VISTA/Innovation YorkOpen project […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ marked 2025 as a year of remarkable achievement, advancing graduate education through scholarly innovation, student-centered support, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. Across research, systems, professional development, and community-building initiatives, FGS has strengthened the foundations that enable students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to thrive. […]
Last week, our Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology Capstone Poster Event showed what’s possible when biotech leaders and graduate students collaborate — offering a glimpse into the future of learning: hands-on, connected, and driven by real-world challenges. Partners from more than 10 leading biotech organizations participated in a poster showcase and […]
AgendaThursday, December 4, 20252:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. Please note this year's new meeting start time. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Welcome and Chair’s RemarksActing Chair Arash Habibi Lashkari 2. Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year […]
¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ researchers are challenging how the world tackles antimicrobial resistance (AMR), calling for a more equitable and sustainable approach to surveillance and governance. Published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, the research explores how AMR surveillance systems can better reflect the needs of vulnerable communities and under-resourced countries. Led by Raphael Aguiar, postdoctoral […]
AgendaThursday, November 6, 20252:30 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting’s email notice. Please note this year's new meeting start time. 1. Welcome and Chair’s Remarks Chair Mike Zryd 2. Minutes (Previous Meeting, October 2, 2025) (.docx) 3. Business […]