Impact Stories Directory

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.

Celebrating visionary leaders who are advancing innovation, social justice and global citizenship

York University's recent 2024 Spring Convocation, celebrated the visionary leadership and impactful contributions of eight remarkable individuals with honorary degrees.

Driving positive change through inclusive, equitable healthcare solutions

York University continues to make strides in health care innovation through expanded partnerships with regional health organizations. These alliances, solidified through new MOUs, reflect York's dedication to addressing pressing societal health challenges and fostering community well-being.

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.

York University celebrates full funding achievement for Jean Augustine Chair

York University realized its goal of full funding for the endowed Chair in the name of Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman elected to the House of Commons and appointed to the federal cabinet.

Leading global efforts to tackle water scarcity through UNITAR Global Water Academy

In a world where two billion people do not have access to clean water, hope emerges through a visionary collaboration. York University, as the academic lead for the UNITAR Global Water Academy (UGWA), spearheads a global mission to address this important need.

York’s leadership in education and sustainability soars in prestigious rankings

York University has showcased exceptional leadership, ranking among the top 100 globally in education, English language and literature, and philosophy in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. This recognition highlights York’s commitment to academic excellence and innovative research.

Inspiring York’s Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) Strategy

Over the past year, York University launched its first Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) Strategy, positioning itself as a leader among Canadian universities.