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 signs new partnership agreement with York University
On February 5, the York Region Council and York University Interim President Lisa Philipps signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration around shared priorities. The MOU builds upon a longstanding partnership and will focus on entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and workforce development, creating new learning opportunities for students in York Region. Read more.
Muskoka District Chair visits York University
Jeff Lehman, Chair of the District Municipality of Muskoka, visited the Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (ADERSIM) lab to learn how York University is working with municipalities across Ontario to prepare for and respond to real-world events. In addition to conducting sector-leading research in this critical field, York is the only Canadian university to offer both undergraduate, masters and PhD programs in Disaster and Emergency Management.
York University’s School of Medicine achieves Quality Council approval for proposed MD program
York University had the opportunity to collaborate with the Hon. Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and the Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines to support Ontario’s bid to bring the new Defence, Security & Resilience Bank to Toronto. We are very proud to see York’s strength in talent, research, innovation, and global engagement reflected in this effort. Read more.