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Government and Community Relations & Protocol I Economic and Social Impact Report

The York University Brief - February 2025

Government Relations Highlights

Richmond Hill Memorandum of Understanding

Richmond Hill Mayor David West and York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to set a path forward on shared goals to benefit both Richmond Hill residents and businesses. The MOU will provide a number of new opportunities for the City of Richmond Hill and York University faculty and students with a focus on new research projects that support business and entrepreneurship; new experiential learning opportunities at the City for York University students; professional development and training opportunities for staff within the City; and additional education opportunities for the community. Learn more here.

Quad Phase 3 Groundbreaking

IIn February, Forum Asset Management and Campus Suites proudly announced the groundbreaking of QUAD Phase 3, the latest phase of its on-campus purpose-built student accommodations at York University. Developed in collaboration with York University Development Corporation, this project builds on the success of QUAD Phases 1 and 2, which have already provided over 1,500 institutional quality beds for students at York’s Keele Campus. President Lenton was pleased to welcome community leaders to campus for the event, including local Councillor Anthony Perruzza. Learn more here. Learn more here.

Research Stories and Institutional Highlights

Senate approves in principle creation of York U School of Medicine within Faculty of Health

York University's Senate has voted in favour of approving in principle the creation of a School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health, a preliminary motion that sets the stage for further consultation and planning. Learn more here.

York U program trains nursing students to meet rising health-care demands

As Ontario contends with a nursing crisis, York University’s School of Nursing is offering a unique curriculum to better equip nurses for the chaos and workload of emergency rooms (ERs) and intensive care units (ICUs). Learn more here.

York-led research advances diagnostics for hepatitis B

York University researchers have developed a new, easy-to-use test for detecting hepatitis B, marking a big step forward in medical diagnostics. 
The test combines an enhanced test strip with a special cartridge for collecting blood from a finger prick, making it more sensitive and user friendly. Learn more here.

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