Delegations & Missions

Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, diplomats meet York U leadership and researchers

Manalo noted academic connections between York and Philippine educational and government institutions that strengthen bilateral relations   York University and the Philippines have developed a deep-rooted relationship that’s “mutually beneficial,” the Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo said during his visit to the University’s Keele campus on Friday, May 10, 2024. Manalo stopped by York […]

York U and Philippines advance emergency response leadership with MOU

Members of the York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, & Governance Institute (Y-EMERGE) have travelled to the Philippines to establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the country’s Civil Defense Training Institute (CDTI). Earlier in 2024, Ali Asgary and Eric Kennedy, professors of disaster and emergency management and associate directors of Y-EMERGE – a York University Organized Research Unit dedicated to research […]

York U leadership return from India with strengthened partnerships and opportunities to pursue

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 – Renewed relationships, new collaborations, future engagement opportunities are just some of the results of York University’s recent delegation to India, aside from increased awareness about the University and its global engagement. The two-week trip included meetings with strategic partners, high school counsellors, alumni, government officials and media, and exploratory conversations with […]

York University’s global leadership in sustainability gains momentum

York’s research excellence, top-notch training facilities and steadfast commitment to sustainability goals attract international partnerships York University is gaining prominence through partnerships with Canadian and international governments, multinational corporations and non-profit organizations for its impactful global leadership in sustainability, research expertise, state-of-the-art training facilities and overarching commitment to a sustainable future . A recent testament […]

York University hosts the visit of Technion’s Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (t-hub)

By Elaine Smith As an international, research university committed to high-quality education and driving positive change, York’s top priority is to enhance research impact and the global fluency of our students through partnerships around the world. Rhonda Lenton, York University’s president and vice-chancellor, and Professor Andrew Maxwell, Bergeron Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship at the Lassonde School of […]

York explores research partnerships with South Africa

York University hosted two major institutional conversations with South Africa during the 2022-23 academic year to explore opportunities for future partnerships. In late April, the University hosted a delegation of South African university vice-chancellors and deputy vice-chancellors for research, the CEO of Universities South Africa and representatives from the country’s National Research Foundation. The delegation […]

President Rhonda Lenton leads delegation to Mexico

York University President Rhonda Lenton recently participated in a keynote fireside chat on the importance of virtual internationalization, at the ninth International Conference on Educational Innovation (CIIE) in Mexico. Lenton led the delegation that attended the conference, which was hosted by York’s partner, Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC), in January. The delegation provided the opportunity to connect with […]