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.
YorkU signs MOU with King Township
York University Interim President Lisa Philipps and King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on shared priorities. The MOU builds on the strength of the existing partnership between the Township and York by expanding and advancing shared initiatives and projects, research and innovation, as well as fostering experiential learning and workforce professional development. Read more.
YorkU's School of Medicine crosses milestone on path to accreditation
York University’s School of Medicine has achieved Candidate status from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), marking a critical step toward accreditation and advancing the University’s mission to establish a community-centred medical school dedicated to training Ontario’s next generation of primary care physicians. Read more.
Capstone projects drive innovation, real-world impact
York University students are delivering research-driven solutions to complex social, environmental and technological challenges, with hundreds of capstone projects translating academic inquiry into tangible outcomes for industry and communities. Read more.