Graduate Studies Virtual Info Day 2026

Graduate education at Concordia: Ideas, innovation and impact across four faculties

Moderator
Kristen Dunfield, PhD
Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Student Academic Matters & Postdoctoral Studies, School of Graduate Studies
Professor, Psychology

Faculty of Arts and Science
Francesca Scala, PhD
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science
Co-Director, Feminist Policy Lab

Faculty of Fine Arts
Haidee Wasson, PhD
Associate Dean, Research, Graduate Studies, and Faculty Development, Fine Arts
Distinguished University Research Professor, Cinema

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Mazdak Nik-Bakht, PhD
Associate Dean of Research & Innovation, Gina Cody School of Engineering & Computer Science

John Molson School of Business
Cedric Lesage, PhD
Associate Dean of Research & Impact
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Chair in Accountancy

Get a high-level look at graduate education across the university to help you choose the path that aligns with your goals and interests. Learn how each faculty approaches graduate studies, where their research strengths lie, and the kinds of opportunities available to students.

A quick introduction to help you make the most of your experience, find sessions and move between breakout rooms.

Your central space for support and guidance. Visit anytime to:

• View the live schedule
• Get help finding sessions
• Ask questions about programs and admissions
• Connect with the Graduate Studies team

Explore programs, ask questions and learn what graduate study looks like in each faculty.

Faculty of Arts and Science

(10:50 – 11:25 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Your next chapter starts here: Graduate studies in arts & sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Science invites you to a graduate information session designed to spark ideas and open doors. Whether you’re passionate about the humanities, driven by discovery in the pure and applied sciences, or eager to tackle real-world challenges through the social sciences, graduate studies offer the opportunity to deepen your expertise, expand your perspective and amplify your impact.

John Molson School of Business

(10:50 – 11:25 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Graduate business studies: A strategic complement to any background
Engage with John Molson Graduate Recruiters and explore our research and course-based programs that align most with your career and academic goals.

Individualized Graduate Program (INDI)

(10:50 – 11:25 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Break boundaries: Explore the Individualized Graduate Program
The INDI program enables you to design a unique graduate path that aligns with your research interests. Work across disciplines, collaborate with a multi-department supervisory committee and pursue meaningful, self-directed projects that wouldn’t fit within traditional programs.

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

(10:50 – 11:25 a.m.)

Beyond undergrad: Graduate opportunities at Gina Cody
Move beyond undergrad and into a world of possibilities. Explore graduate pathways that offer hands-on learning, industry experience and in-depth research. Whether you choose a course-based program with co-op or the research thesis-based option, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to excel in engineering and technology. Your next adventure starts here, where you already belong!

Faculty of Fine Arts

(11:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.)

Beyond your BFA: Graduate studies in fine arts
Wondering what comes after your BFA? Join the Faculty of Fine Arts’ Student Recruiter, Dylan DiCicco, for a short virtual session on graduate studies in Fine Arts. We’ll start with an overview of our graduate programs and what graduate-level study looks like, including how you can get support with the development of your artistic practice. The session will wrap up with a Q&A, where you can ask questions about applications and next steps.

Discover Concordia’s interdisciplinary research ecosystem and hear directly from researchers and graduate students.

Milieux Institute

Inside Milieux Institute: Art, technology & innovation
Live virtual tour exploring research-creation, digital culture and collaborative experimentation.

Next-Generation Cities Institute (NGCI)

Advancing sustainable urban innovation
Michael Bossert, Manager of Strategy, Innovation, and Outreach, will showcase the institute as a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary research on the future of cities. He will present pioneering work on urban solutions, promote collaborative research, and highlight opportunities for graduate students to engage in impactful projects.

Two PhD students affiliated with the institute—Isra Abo Iqsaysa and Daniel Curwin—will share their experiences in urban innovation studies and demonstrate how the institute supports emerging scholars. A Tools4Cities team member, Jiarui Li, will present data-driven city twin simulations through gamification, emphasizing their role in citizen engagement, using CITYplayer as an example.

Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS)

Multidisciplinary perspectives on migration and integration
Mireille Paquet, PhD, Director of IRMS, will present how the institute serves as Concordia’s hub for immigration research and fosters a strong multidisciplinary research environment. The presentation will highlight IRMS’s evolving research themes, collaborative culture and opportunities for graduate students.
Jocelyne Brad, PhD student and Research Associate at IRMS, will share her experience as a migration researcher and reflect on the role the institute plays in supporting emerging scholars.

Applied AI Institute (AI2)

Interdisciplinary research and responsible applications
Lindsay Rodgers, PhD, Advisor, Knowledge Mobilization, will draw on her background in Cultural Studies and feminist research to highlight the value of interdisciplinarity in AI research. Deborah Ahenkorah, Responsible AI Specialist (MA in Information Studies), will provide an overview of what responsible AI means at AI2, how it shapes our practices and how it informs the projects we pursue.

The science of logging in

Jeremy Clark, PhD, P.Eng
Associate Professor, Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering 

You just installed an app and it asks you to log in. How should you prove it’s really you? A password? A code on your phone? “Sign in with Google”? A fingerprint, face scan or swipe pattern? Why are there so many options? In this lecture, we explore common login methods, how attackers bypass them, and the trade-offs between convenience, privacy and security.

Connecting knowledge, creating impact: The case for interdisciplinary graduate research

Tanja Tajmel, PhD
Associate Professor, Centre for Engineering in Society

Interdisciplinary research plays an important role in addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century as outlined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global goals such as clean energy, decent work or social equalities cannot be reached by one discipline alone, but require integrated approaches that draw on diverse knowledge bases. By combining methods, theoretical frameworks and perspectives from different fields, interdisciplinary research fosters innovation and promotes more comprehensive problem-solving strategies leading to solutions that are not only scientifically sound but beneficial for the entire society.

Your reputation starts now: Ethics, values and trust in graduate school

Jordan LeBel, PhD, ASC, CDir
Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Development, School of Graduate Studies
Professor, Marketing, John Molson School of Business

Concordia graduates are expected to uphold high ethical standards. But how do ethics help in making research decisions? What is the relationship between ethics, values and trust? Drawing on well-known ethical failures from business and research, LeBel explores why developing a strong ethical compass is essential in graduate school and how it helps shape your professional reputation beyond your degree.

The social life of emotions

Valérie de Courville Nicol, PhD
Professor, Sociology and Anthropology

Why do some groups experience more anger, shame or anxiety, while others more pride, respect or awe? What makes certain emotions feel appropriate, legitimate or even necessary in some social contexts but not in others? Why has the concept of emotional intelligence become so salient today? 
  
This lecture explores the idea that emotions are not simply personal, natural reactions to external phenomena, but socially organized orientations shaped by cultural norms, moral expectations, social hierarchies and mediated scripts. From the rules that tell us how we ought to feel, to the ways our social positioning structures our experiences of danger, security, worth and responsibility, emotions have a rich and dynamic social life. 
  
Drawing on sociological and cultural theory, Valérie De Courville Nicol introduces perspectives that understand emotions as simultaneously personal and impersonal — lived yet formed through historically grounded systems of meaning and power.

Funding your future: Scholarships, awards & graduate opportunities

Get an overview of scholarships, fellowships and other award opportunities to support your studies. Discover what funding options exist and how they can help make your graduate experience more achievable and affordable.

Volt-Age virtual information session - Funded MSc & PhD opportunities

Learn about funded MSc and PhD positions through Volt-Age. Discover research opportunities in engineering, science and business programs. Meet the recruitment team, explore funding details and learn how to apply for impactful, climate-focused graduate research.

Integrated pathways from undergrad to grad: For current undergraduate students at Concordia

Jumpstart your graduate journey with an integrated path! Concordia undergraduates can take graduate-level courses while finishing their bachelor’s degree, earning grad credits early and positioning themselves to complete a graduate program faster. Turn your academic goals into a head start on success.

Finding your supervisor: Smart strategies that work

Choosing the right supervisor can make or break your graduate experience. Hear from Concordia’s Graduate Ambassadors across disciplines as they share practical, program-specific strategies, as well as insider tips on navigating the supervisor search with confidence.