Global Engagement | York University

Engaging the World

York has created a strategy to engage the world by uniting around global challenges and opening new doors for students, partners, educators and researchers.

In a world facing a convergence of unprecedented trials from climate change, a global pandemic, poverty, systemic inequality and political polarization, this new phase of internationalization and global engagement will see York:

Develop new partnerships
Embrace emerging technologies
Devise strategies to ensure our ideas and discoveries reach global audiences

Do more to engage diverse populations in the pursuit of knowledge
Test new modalities for student learning

Download York’s Strategy in English and French

Four strategic priorities will guide the work of York’s faculties and departments, and provide the flexibility needed to set goals depending on individual contexts and objectives:

Expand Inclusive Global and Intercultural Learning

Enhance the Experience of International Students

Engage in Global Research and Innovation

Elevate Global Stewardship, Partnerships, Profile and Impact

Putting the plan into action

The strategy complements and supports the University Academic Plan, the Strategic Research Plan, Sustainability Strategy, and other key university strategies. It will guide the development of operational plans that will be incorporated in divisional and faculty Integrated Resource Plans, including actions with an appreciation for engaging academic units, staff, and faculty members.