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.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources joins local MPs at York University’s Markham Campus
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Members of Parliament Helena Jaczek (Markham—Stouffville) and Juanita Nathan (Pickering—Brooklin) toured York’s Markham Campus to learn how the university is training the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing students with skills for in-demand jobs, and partnering with industry to contribute to the national economy. The visit included a tour of York’s one-of-a-kind Biotechnology Lab, presentations from two YSpace-supported companies (Edgecom and Baüne), as well as a demonstration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality enabled learning simulations.
York professor presents at the National Summit on AI and Culture
York University’s Associate Vice-President Research, Professor Pina D’Agostino, presented at Canada’s first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Culture. Hosted by Canadian Heritage, the summit convened leaders from the cultural, government, technology, academic, and civil society sectors to help create a shared vision for the future of culture in the age of artificial intelligence. Read more.
YorkU simulation research supports airport emergency preparedness
York University researchers are using advanced simulation to study how emergency response decisions shape airport safety and preparedness. At York’s ADERSIM – Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation – lab, researchers incorporate virtual reality to help emergency managers visualize airport events and use AI to analyze disruption patterns. Read more.