Dr. Jennifer Hyndman

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Biography

Jennifer M. Hyndman is a Full Professor at York University in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of British Columbia and master's and bachelor's degrees in Sociology from Lancaster University and the University of Alberta, respectively. Her research interests include the geographies of violence, forced migration, humanitarian emergencies, migration politics, and refugee settlement in Canada. Hyndman's work critically examines the dynamics of human mobility and displacement, particularly in the context of international humanitarian responses to crises. She has published several books and research articles that highlight the spatialized power relations influencing the lives of displaced populations and investigate the gendered and racialized experiences of refugees. With numerous grants, including significant SSHRC partnerships, Hyndman actively engages in collaborative research addressing the integration and long-term outcomes for refugees in Canada. Her ongoing projects explore rural resettlement of refugees, the integration of migrant workers, and the impacts of policy changes in the realm of forced migration. Through her work, she contributes to critical policy studies and advocates for improved responses to the challenges faced by refugees and migrants in urban landscapes.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Refugee Migration Studies Spaces of Conflict, Violence and Power Critical Perspectives on International Development Global Economy Graduate Seminar: Directed Readings Advanced Seminar in Development Studies Forced Migration and Refugee Issues Research Methods in Development

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.