York is committed to excellence in research and scholarship in all its forms. Informed by a strong commitment to shared values, including the promotion of social justice, diversity, and the public good, we aspire through our research to better understand the human condition and the world around us and to employ the knowledge we gain in the service of society.
Current Research Projects
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Research within the Graduate Program in Humanities is determined by the proposed projects presented by successful aspirants. Our students complete a thesis and/or dissertation, which then becomes published as "Electronic Theses & Dissertations" and sits as a public document within our institutional repository - YorkSpace.
Awards & Recognition
Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes Mark Subekti Tan
Mark Subekti Tan, a master of arts candidate has acted as a senior residence life don, a fitness coordinator, vice-president for the Dragon Boat Team and a president’s ambassador.
FGS honours Mike Zryd with Faculty’s Teaching Award
Mike Zryd was noted for his intrinsic and internal pedagogical drive that supports students to reach the finish line in any endeavour they undertake.
Jing Xu Awarded the Vivienne Poy Asian Research Award
The Vivienne Poy Asian Research Award, which assists graduate students with the costs of fieldwork in Asia was awarded to Jing Xu.
Learn More
The Graduate Program in Humanities at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.