The Government and Community Relations & Protocol (GCRP) team at York University aims to cultivate and enhance strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for positions and policies that align with the values and mission of the University.
Our goal is to increase external awareness of our unique strengths and achievements and advance the University’s reputation while promoting our contribution to the economic and social well-being of the communities in which we serve.
York University Impact - Economic and Social Impact Report 2020
21,226
As of 2019, there are 21,226 people ages 25 to 64 with university degrees they would not otherwise have because of York
13.5%
York alumni are 13.5% more likely to have volunteered in the past 12 months than other university graduates in the GTA
$2.3B
Total estimated spending footprint of York, its students and its alumni in 2018 is $2.3 billion
$45.87M
York University received $45.87 million in partnership research funding through more than 800 agreements
Top Stories - The York University Brief
The York University Brief is the Office of the President’s monthly newsletter. It provides us with the opportunity to share stories about some of York’s best and brightest with our valued partners, so that you are able to celebrate our successes with us.
York Region Council approves $25M to support York University’s new School of Medicine
York University welcomes York Region’s decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028. The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built in the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, alongside the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. York Region’s contribution builds on existing commitments from the Government of Ontario to fund the startup costs associated with establishing the medical school. The land for the new building has been generously donated by the City of Vaughan. Read more.
Glendon College commemorated with new provincial plaque
We were delighted to host Her Honour the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at Glendon College in December for the unveiling a new provincial plaque. A joint initiative between the Ontario Heritage Trust and York University, the plaque commemorates the College's pivotal role in advancing bilingual education in Ontario and across Canada. Read more.
YorkU places in top 75 global universities in latest Shanghai Ranking
York University continues to excel on the world stage with the latest ShanghaiRanking Consultancy's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, which puts York in the top 75 in the world for four subjects. York's aerospace engineering is not only 32nd in the world, but number one in Canada. Psychology, business administration, and geography are all in the top 75, with sociology in the top 100, across the globe. Read more.