 In June 2005, Vinet was appointed rector of the Université de Montréal.As rector, he set an inspired vision for this great institution, developing and executing an integrated strategic plan for the University.Among the many initiatives he realized are the development of a new campus and science pavilion project at the Outremont rail yards acquired in 2006, the creation of the School of Public Health, the establishment of the Cité du Savoir in Laval and the founding of the International Forum of Public Universities.