Awards & Recognition | Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

Student leadership shines as 91��ɫ U presents Tiffin Awards

qings — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:40 +0000

From launching mentorship programs to creating inclusive spaces and tackling food insecurity, 12 91��ɫ students are being recognized with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award for leadership that contributes to the growth, development and vitality of the University. Lee’s passion for health sciences is apparent through her leadership in the field. As president of the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Graduate Student Association, Lee expanded outreach, strengthened the academic and professional community within the department and launched a new mentor-mentee program.

91��ɫ students recognized for maternal and child health research

qings — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:37:22 +0000

Four undergraduate and six graduate students have been awarded the Lillian Meighen Wright Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and growing contributions to maternal and child health research. The scholarship is awarded to Faculty of Health students who demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary education and research in the field of maternal and child health. The 2026 recipients are undergraduate students Sobi Mohan, Sana Ebadi, Aaliyah Daruwala and Sarah Belvedere; and graduate students Estreya Cohen, Paul De Luca, Haleh Hashemi, Anh Nguyen, Gillian Shoychet and Vanessa Tassone.

Three PhD students pursue funded research in Germany

qings — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:21:57 +0000

91��ɫ graduate students Martin Barakov, Massimiliano Muci and Sepideh HajiHosseinKhani may have different focus points for their studies, but they will all pursue research in Germany this year as recipients of an academic exchange grant. DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, is the world's largest funding organization for international academic exchange. Through its Research Grants program, it provides funding to support doctoral students and post-doctoral research at a German university. For Barakov, a political science PhD candidate with a master’s degree from 91��ɫ, the funding will help enhance his dissertation via archival research and interviews with local residents.

Master’s student strengthens AI innovation through internship

qings — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:07:55 +0000

A master's student, Caleb Morgan, at 91��ɫ's Lassonde School of Engineering is heading to Tokyo this month, where he will help researchers sharpen how AI technology reads and uses data. Morgan is the second 91��ɫ student accepted into the competitive international research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. The program offers graduate students the opportunity to conduct research at global partner institutions, enhancing international collaboration and research inquiry.

MSc Graduate Amaar Hussein Receives National Chemistry Award

vinish — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:07:10 +0000

Amaar Hussein, a recent MSc graduate, received a national chemistry award for outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student. The CCUCC Chemistry Master of Science Award is intended to recognize outstanding achievement and potential in research by a graduate student who has fulfilled all of the requirements for an MSc degree for graduation from a Canadian university in the 12‐month period preceding the nomination deadline of Sept. 15. The formal convocation need not have occurred. In selecting candidates for the award, the Selection Committee shall be primarily concerned with demonstrated ability and achievements in research.

91��ɫ earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognition for third year

vinish — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:31:06 +0000

For the third consecutive year, 91��ɫ has been recognized by a leading national agency as one of Canada’s top organizations committed to advancing social justice, decolonizing, equity, diversity and inclusion (DEDI) across its campuses. The annual Canada’s Best Diversity Employers list is part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project and evaluates workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. During the review process, adjudicators measured how well 91��ɫ embeds DEDI commitments into its long-term planning, governance and community engagement. Initiatives ranging from 91��ɫ's programs for underrepresented communities to its strategic approach were considered against those of other post-secondary institutions.

Order of Ontario honours 91��ɫ U-affiliated community members

qings — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:40:33 +0000

Three members of the 91��ɫ community are among 30 individuals appointed to the Order of Ontario on Feb. 17 by Edith Dumont, lieutenant-governor of Ontario. Appointments recognize innovators and leaders from diverse fields whose work has played a role in building a stronger province, country and world. This year’s appointees join 15 91��ɫ community members over the last five years who have received the Order of Ontario for contributions spanning law, public policy, arts and culture, academic leadership and health – reflecting the breadth of fields in which 91��ɫ graduates, faculty and partners are shaping the province.

AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award

qings — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:16:44 +0000

91��ɫ alumnus Justin Gray (MA ’14) of School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design,has won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for his project IMMERSED. The album was recognized for its innovative use of immersive sound and its collaborative scope, bringing together 38 artists from around the world, including several 91��ɫ faculty and alumni. Professor Noam Lemish, a Juno-nominated musician, composer, and faculty member in AMPD’s Department of Music, was among the collaborators on the project.

91��ɫ professor honoured for advancing children’s mental health

vinish — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:03:44 +0000

Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell has been recognized for advancing evidence‑based mental health support for children and youth across Canada. Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada (SMSK) – a prominent charity focused on preventative children’s mental health support – named Riddell the recipient of the 2025 Major Contributions Award.

Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

vinish — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:42:18 +0000

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of 91��ɫ. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 91��ɫ’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed his team into one of the leading student service organizations in the country, serving one of Canada's largest student populations. All 91��ɫ students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations for this award.