McGill University

 

 

McGill University

McGill University is a world-renowned public research institution based in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Since opening its doors in 1821, McGill has stayed true to its mission: advancing learning, creating and sharing knowledge, and making a meaningful difference in society.

With a strong commitment to academic excellence, McGill offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its faculties — including Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Management, Education, Dentistry, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Continuing Studies.

As a globally connected university, McGill works closely with partners around the world to spark new ideas and tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges. The university draws on public sector support to build innovative, cross-disciplinary research collaborations, while its extensive alumni and partner networks help strengthen connections across countries and continents.

Ranked among the top universities in Canada and globally, McGill plays a key role in driving progress in health, sustainability, and social equity. Through its teaching, research, and community partnerships, the university is helping to build more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable systems — in Canada, across Africa, and around the world.

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In the News

McGill Joins Ghanaian Partners to Empower Youth and Transform Agrifood Systems

As part of the Nkabom Collaborative supported by the Mastercard Foundation, McGill University has joined forces with Ghanaian institutions in a bold initiative to foster youth leadership and transform the agrifood ecosystem in Ghana and beyond

Dr. Apaak lauds McGill University’s Nkabom program for its practical-based training styles

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has stated that developing STEM and innovation-oriented education is a key focus area for the Ministry.

UESD Hosts Director of Nkabom MasterCard McGill Ahead of Key Stakeholder Meeting

Management of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson hosted the Director of the Nkabom MasterCard McGill Collaborative, Pierre Brunache Jr., to the University’s Council Chamber.


Meet the Team

Nii Addy

Dr. Nii Addy

Associate Director (Africa Outreach)

McGill University

nii.addy [at] mcgill.ca (nii[dot]addy[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Nadege Firsova

Dr. Nadège Firsova

Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and International Education, School of Continuing Studies

McGill University

nadege.firsova [at] mcgill.ca (nadege[dot]firsova[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

 Sanjith Gopalakrishnan

Sanjith Gopalakrishnan

Director, Assistant Professor, Operations Management, Sustainable Growth Initiative, Desautels Faculty of Management

sanjith.gopalakrishnan [at] mcgill.ca (sanjith[dot]gopalakrishnan[at]mcgill[dot]ca) 

Marija Djekic-Ivankovic

Marija Djekic-Ivankovic

Research Associate, School of Population & Global Health

marija.ivankovic [at] mcgill.ca (marija[dot]ivankovic[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Ashley Jiang

ashley.jiang [at] mcgill.ca (subject: SGI) (Ashley Jiang)

Program Officer, Sustainable Growth Initiative, Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University 

ashley.jiang [at] mcgill.ca (ashley[dot]jiang[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Charles Larson

Dr. Charles Larson

Adjunct Professor, School of Population and Global Health

McGill University

charles.larson [at] mcgill.ca (charles[dot]larson[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Caroline LeBlond

Caroline LeBlond

Associate Director, Sustainable Growth Intiative, Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University

caroline.leblond [at] mcgill.ca (caroline[dot]leblond[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Dr. Grace Marquis

Dr. Grace Marquis

Associate Professor, School of Human Nutrition

McGill University

grace.marquis [at] mcgill.ca (grace[dot]marquis[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Dr. Ben Simpson

Dr. Benjamin Simpson

Professor, Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

McGill University

benjamin.simpson [at] mcgill.ca (benjamin[dot]simpson[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

Dr. Carola Weil

Dr. Carola Weil

Dean of Continuing Studies

McGill University

carola.weil [at] mcgill.ca (carola[dot]weil[at]mcgill[dot]ca)