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 welcomes Ontario’s investments in research and innovation
Interim President and Vice Chancellor, Lisa Philipps, and Associate Vice President, Research, Pina D’Agostino, represented York University as the Ontario Government announced their plans for protecting the province’s homegrown research and innovation. York University is one of 10 post-secondary institutions to receive Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) funding for the recently launched Innovation Fellowship Program. The University will receive $575,000 in funding to support the Inventor to Founder Fellowship, a new collaboration at York between YSpace and the IP Innovation Clinic. Read more.
NASA award recognizes York scientists for wildfire air quality research
Two York University chemists are among the recipients of one of NASA's highest honours for their role in a major North American air quality campaign – work that could help improve how wildfire smoke risks are understood and communicated in Canada. Read more.
YorkU showcases research strengths in Ottawa
Interim President Lisa Philipps was in Ottawa this month for a series of meetings with government officials, including several YorkU alumni. This trip provided the opportunity to promote York’s new School of Medicine and showcase how York can support federal priorities through our research excellence in health and biotechnology, AI, defence/dual-use technologies, housing and infrastructure, and disaster and emergency management.