We are McGill's Storytellers.
From our many stories, we build a unifying narrative that inspires connection, champions the University, advances its priorities, and amplifies its voice.
Areas of Expertise
Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for advancing McGill’s institutional priorities, safeguarding its reputation, and building the relationships that strengthen its position as a global leader in higher education and research.
Government and Institutional Relations
- Advance McGill’s priorities with federal, provincial, and municipal governments
- Build strategic partnerships across government, academia, industry, and community
- Provide mcgillians with policy insight and strategic advice to support institutional growth
opa.bap [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Media Relations
- Amplify McGill’s impact and expertise in local, national and international media
- Lead communications around major institutional announcements and developments
- Provide timely, factual information to journalists and the public
info.communications [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Marketing and Branding
The Office of Marketing and Branding acts as the steward of the McGill brand and the central authority for marketing. As a Center of Excellence, it also partners with faculties and units across the University to support and advance their marketing goals.
Advertising
- Approval / consultation on unit-based campaigns
CIRmarketing [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Marketing Content
- Direction on content strategy, photography, copy, design
CIRmarketing [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Brand Stewardship
- Approval / consultation for units, faculties
CIRmarketing [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Social Media
- Social media consultation for faculties and departments
socialmedia [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Sponsorship
- Review / approval of sponsorship agreements
sponsorships.cir [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Shared Services
The Office of Shared Services is comprised of five Centers of Excellence responsible for delivering specialized communications services that ensure consistency, quality, institutional brand integrity and alignment with University standards and priorities.
Live Events
- Audiovisual support for live events
- Live-streaming / recording events
- Webcasts and virtual meetings
Digital Communications
- User research for web content projects
- Website building and content entry for qualified sites
- Digital content optimization and compliance
- Liaison with IT Web development
- Training and resources for website administrators / editors
- Web governance framework and related standards
- Administration of email newsletter platform for the community (Envoke)
webcomms [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)
Campus, editorial and expert communications
A central storytelling hub, which oversees the McGill Newsroom, the unit is responsible for developing and delivering research-driven and human‑interest content, supporting proactive media engagement and providing general communication assistance to McGill members.
Services include:
- Writing and/or editing McGill Reporter articles
- Featuring community items in the What’s New newsletter
- Drafting and sharing of mcgill.communications [at] mcgill.ca (campus messages)
- Promotion of newly published research
- Help with McGill experts and the Experts Guide
- Faculty media training
mcgill.communications [at] mcgill.ca (Contact)