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.
Ontario invests $101M to expand enrolment in STEM, health, education at York U
York University will create opportunities for 5,260 additional students to prepare for careers in STEM, health and education through a $101-million provincial investment that expands capacity in high-demand programs. The Hon. Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minster of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, visited Keele Campus to see first-hand how York students in these programs are developing in-demand skills through hands-on learning, research, and experiential education that prepares them for practice-ready careers. Read more.
York University hosts Governor General on official tour of Canada
York U was honoured to welcome the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, to Keele campus as part of her official tour of Canada. The visit showcased York’s leadership in artificial intelligence research and featured a fireside chat exploring the Governor General’s perspectives on trust, human rights and the foundations of democratic society. Read more.
New academic plan charts York's next chapter
How York University approaches research, teaching, learning, student thriving and its relationships both at the University and with the broader community is at the centre of the University’s new academic plan. For more information about the plan, visit the UAP website. Read more.