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Coming This Summer to FGS — Professional Development Badging for the 91ÑÇÉ« Graduate Community

This summer, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) will introduce a new way to recognize and celebrate professional development across the 91ÑÇÉ« graduate community. Beginning in May 2026, digital badges will be launched to acknowledge participation and achievement among graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, administrative staff, and graduate-appointed faculty. The initiative marks an important step in […]

Equity-focused certificate available for 91ÑÇÉ« U grad students

A new certificate is available for 91ÑÇÉ« graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance knowledge and practical skills in decolonizing, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (DEDIA). The certificate is designed to help grad students apply DEDIA principles to academic work, research, teaching and professional settings. Co-created by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]

Nominations open for Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

The Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students who go above and beyond in contributing to the growth, development and vitality of 91ÑÇÉ«. Established in 2012, the award is named after Robert J. Tiffin, who served as 91ÑÇɫ’s vice-president of students for nine years. Through his strong leadership, dedication and integrity, Tiffin transformed […]

Canadian non-profits face barriers to advancing equity, 91ÑÇÉ« U study shows

Despite widespread commitments to equity and intersectionality, many Canadian non-profits face barriers to translating these frameworks into everyday practice, according to new research from 91ÑÇÉ«. The study led by Ashlee Christoffersen, a postdoctoral researcher hosted by the Department of Politics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, aims to fill gaps in […]

Following 50 years of Canadian life: 91ÑÇÉ« study chronicles education, work, family life of baby boomers

91ÑÇÉ« researchers have captured half a century of Canadian life in a landmark study that began in Ontario classrooms and now spans generations. Culminating in a new book titled The Story of a Generation, the research marks the longest-running Canadian generational study of its kind, following nearly 50 years in the lives of a cohort of […]

New tools to strengthen graduate supervision, student success at 91ÑÇÉ«

91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is deepening its commitment to inclusive and effective graduate supervision with the launch of a new suite of resources developed by the Graduate Supervision Support Hub (GSSHub). Developed in response to growing calls for relational and responsive practices, the suite offers practical guides on topics ranging from neurodiversity-affirming […]

91ÑÇÉ« professor explores AI as creative partner in music making

When 91ÑÇÉ« Associate Professor Doug Van Nort steps onto a stage, he isn’t just surrounded by musicians – he’s surrounded by collaborators, both human and non-human. For more than a decade, Van Nort has been developing AI-driven machine partners, or machine agents, that improvise alongside performers. Much of that work has been done through […]

Elia Scholars program drives graduate research that matters

Over the last 15 years, 91ÑÇɫ’s Elia Scholars program has served as a critical engine for doctoral research that addresses society’s complex challenges. Recipients of the Elia scholarship drive innovation for a resilient future shaped by curiosity, creativity and community. One of the University’s most prestigious awards, the program provides multi-year funding to support […]

Celebrating Excellence: Psychology Graduate Students Honoured

The Graduate Program in Psychology proudly recognizes 29 students for exceptional academic achievement, research excellence, and contributions to the field. Their work spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, social change, equity, and mental health advocacy. Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic ExcellenceMaster’s Level Group photo of award recipients from the Graduate Program in Psychology PhD Level […]

91ÑÇÉ« U study seeks elite athletes to explore brain health after concussion

A 91ÑÇÉ« research team is inviting elite athletes to participate in a groundbreaking study examining the long-term effects of concussion and sub-concussive impacts on brain health. Led by PhD candidate Sara Weinberg from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and supervised by Faculty of Health Associate Professor Taylor Cleworth and Professor Lauren Sergio, […]