Global Engagement

Unique York U initiative mentors Indian and Canadian students with entrepreneurial drive

With public and private partnerships in both countries, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Schulich School of Business runs Together Mission

Filipino Canadian trailblazers share experiences of success and overcoming obstacles

York University and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto hosted the public forum and a reception to mark 75 years of diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Philippines

Small-town American chooses York for spirit and program offerings  

York’s rising in world rankings in his favourite subjects and the campus’s positive vibe got Heath Leone to pack residence-living essentials, laptop, external drive and all, to move to the Great North  

Academics, policymakers to share and explore Filipino diaspora’s achievements and unique challenges

York University and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto are jointly facilitating the public event, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Canada-Philippines diplomatic ties  In a rare occasion, Filipino-Canadian academic researchers and policymakers will be sitting on a panel, jointly hosted by York University and the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto. The panellists will […]

York University lauds Ratan Tata’s role in strengthening India-Canada relations through education 

As tributes pour in from around the world following the passing of Ratan Tata passing, the University is lauding the global visionary’s contributions to internationalization of education. Tata has played a significant role in strengthening India-Canada relations not only through business operations in Canada, but also as a regular contributor to the higher-education sector, maintaining […]

President Rhonda Lenton welcomes international students to York University

New and returning students enjoy a meet and greet with the president and foreign diplomats, while networking with peers

York U profs with Global Strategy Lab push ambitious 1–10–100 unifying goals on antimicrobial resistance ahead of crucial UN meeting

Researchers share goals of using a One Health-approach, to save 10 million lives and aim for 100 per cent sustainable access to effective antimicrobials in new policy paper TORONTO, September 18, 2024 – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to millions of deaths annually, a problem that only becomes more pressing and will be a focus of […]

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 professor is Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Humanitarianism

Professor Godfred Boateng is among researchers selected as Winter 2024 recipients from across Canada who are tackling some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges

Visionary global educator, York U prof emerita given one of Canada’s highest honours

Retired Professor Wenona Giles who broke borders to bring higher education to refugees in Dadaab, Kenya, one of the world’s largest refugee camps, is recognized with Order of Canada