Impact Stories Directory

Living lab initiative drives smart sustainable transportation technologies for Ontario

A new initiative will enhance York’s commitment to advancing the SDGs while also creating smarter, sustainable transportation opportunities for Ontario. The York University Smart Mobility Applied Research and Testing – Toronto (SmartTO) is the newest Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS).

WHO recognizes York University’s Global Strategy Lab for global health leadership

In February 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) re-designated York University’s Global Strategy Lab as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Global Governance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Cultivating longstanding academic relationships with India

In October 2023, York University and O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) cemented a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global education and research, reflecting both universities’ commitment to advancing global excellence, inclusion and empowerment in higher education.

Launching the Global Research Excellence Fund

In April 2024, York launched the Global Research Excellence Seed Fund (GRE) to fortify the university's global research footprint. The fund is designed to foster international partnerships across academia, industry and communities through a funding stream that focuses on ...

Fostering global education and collaborative learning

For almost a decade, York’s Globally Networked Learning (GNL) courses have been internationalizing curriculum to support global engagement and the development of cross-cultural competencies.

Osgoode law students transform communities through poverty law advocacy

Osgoode Hall Law School students are transforming lives in Toronto's low-income neighborhoods through their dedication and service in two renowned legal clinics: Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) and Community & Legal Aid Services Program (CLASP Legal Services).

Addressing systemic inequities in youth homelessness

In Toronto alone, 78 per cent of homeless youth are racialized, and 43 per cent of that population identify as Black. To address the various forms of structural discrimination that contribute to these inequities, York has become the host of various anti-homelessness initiatives, including ...

Y-EMERGE strengthens global disaster management with New Philippines partnership

The York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, and Governance Institute (Y-EMERGE) is transforming crisis management through community-engaged scholarship, real-world research, and evidence-based training.

York University achieves milestones in strategic planning

This year, York University has made significant strides in strategic planning, positioning itself for impactful growth.