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
Dr. Nii Addy
Assoc. Prof. (CAS), School of Continuing Studies & Associate Director (Africa Outreach), McGill University
nii.addy [at] mcgill.ca (nii[dot]addy[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Mandana Bassiri
Director of Finance and Administration, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
mandana.bassiri [at] mcgill.ca (mandana[dot]bassiri[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Nabil Beitinjaneh
Faculty Lecturer, Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
nabil.beitinjaneh [at] mcgill.ca (nabil[dot]beitinjaneh[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
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
Director, Assistant Professor, Operations Management, Sustainable Growth Initiative, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
sanjith.gopalakrishnan [at] mcgill.ca (sanjith[dot]gopalakrishnan[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Marija Djekic-Ivankovic
Research Associate, School of Population & Global Health, McGill University
marija.ivankovic [at] mcgill.ca (marija[dot]ivankovic[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
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)
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
Associate Director, Sustainable Growth Intiative, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
caroline.leblond [at] mcgill.ca (caroline[dot]leblond[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Alejandro Gutiérrez López
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
alejandro.gutierrezlopez [at] mcgill.ca (alejandro[dot]gutierrezlopez[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Dr. Grace Marquis
Associate Professor, School of Human Nutrition, McGill University
grace.marquis [at] mcgill.ca (grace[dot]marquis[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Inna Popova
Director, Director, Partnerships and Industry Engagement, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
inna.popova [at] mcgill.ca (inna[dot]popova[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Julie Ricard
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Academic Director, Management and Entrepreneurship, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University
julie.ricard [at] mcgill.ca (julie[dot]ricard[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
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
Dean of Continuing Studies, School of Continuing Studies & Assoc. Prof. (CAS)/Assoc. Member, Political Science, McGill University
carola.weil [at] mcgill.ca (carola[dot]weil[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
