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McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Continuing Studies, Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Education, Engineering, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Law, Management, Medicine and Health Sciences, Music, and Science.
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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Short-term training for Faculty and Graduate Research Trainees at McGill University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES)
About the Program Participants will be trained on post-harvest food technology, food and agricultural by-products valorization, food packaging, new food product development, food analysis and quality assurance, food safety and toxicology, public health nutrition, and Agricfood sustainability and digital tools development Information for Prospective Participants nkabom@uhas.edu.gh
Meet the Team

Faculty Lecturer, Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies

Senior Managing Director, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security; Vice-Chair for SDG2 (Outreach and Partnership), United Nations Academic Impact

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

Assist. Prof. (CAS), Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies

Assist. Prof. (CAS), Academic Director, Management and Entrepreneurship, School of Continuing Studies
Latest News and Events

President Deep Saini’s Visit to Ghana Reinforces McGill’s Commitment to Collaboration and Impact
1 Oct 2026
Professor H. Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, visited Ghana this month, reinforcing McGill’s commitment to building a global network of partners dedicated to sustainable development, innovation and meaningful impact for communities around the world. His visit coincided with the inaugural Higher Education Transformation Convening in Accra, hosted by the Mastercard Foundation, where […]

Nkabom African Food Celebration Celebrates Culture and Entrepreneurship
18 Sep 2026
The first Nkabom African Food Celebration brought the vibrant flavours, traditions and entrepreneurial spirit of Africa to life. Held on McGill University’s campus, the event welcomed guests on a culinary journey across the continent, featuring dishes and drinks from countries including Madagascar, Nigeria, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attendees enjoyed […]

Nkabom Delegation Explores Circular Economy Innovation with Insectflux
18 Sep 2026
A group of young entrepreneurs from Ghana recently joined Insectflux in Montréal for an immersive learning experience focused on food waste reduction and circular economy innovation. As part of a visit organized through the Nkabom Collaborative, McGill University’s agrifood initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the delegation had the opportunity to see firsthand how […]

Nkabom Africa Case Competition: Breaking silos to improve nutritional outcomes in Ghana
29 Jun 2026
Hosted by McGill University’s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) Office of Sustainable Africa, the inaugural Nkabom Africa Case Competition brought together students, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to address a deceptively simple question: how can we break silos to improve nutritional outcomes in Ghana? The answers, as became clear over the course of the day, were anything but simple. Part of […]

Deputy Education Minister commends McGill University’s Nkabom program for its practical-based training initiatives
16 Oct 2025
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has commended the McGill University Nkabom programme for its practical-based training styles. According to him, the Ministry of Education feels proud to be part of the Nkabom (Unity) Nutrition and Sustainable Agrifood Collaborative event. The Deputy Minister said this at the McGill University Nkabom – Nutrition and […]
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Dr. Aishat Abdu
Assistant Professor (Teaching), School of Population & Global Health
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Associate Director (Africa Outreach)
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Nabil Beitinjaneh
Faculty Lecturer, Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Dr. Patrick Cortbaoui
Senior Managing Director, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security; Vice-Chair for SDG2 (Outreach and Partnership), United Nations Academic Impact
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Dr. Nadège Firsova
Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and International Education, School of Continuing Studies
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Dr. Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie
Academic lead; Assistant Professor
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Anna Loboda
Program Administrator, School of Continuing Studies
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Alejandro Gutiérrez López
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Technology & Innovation Domain, Data Analytics, Data Science, School of Continuing Studies
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Dr. Grace Marquis
Associate Professor, School of Human Nutrition
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McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Perpetual Napoga Nin-yenle
Research Assistant, SGI Office of Sustainable Africa
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Inna Popova
Director, Partnerships and Industry Engagement, School of Continuing Studies
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Julie Ricard
Assist. Prof. (CAS), Academic Director, Management and Entrepreneurship, School of Continuing Studies
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Dr. Benjamin Simpson
Professor, Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]
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Adam Turcotte
Associate Director, Sustainable Growth Initiatives Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
McGill University
McGill University is a world-renowned public institution of higher learning based in Montréal, Québec, 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 […]