The President and Vice-Chancellor and his colleagues throughout the University, are involved in a number of initiatives that provide opportunities for McGill to strategically advance and build upon its strengths locally, nationally and internationally. We would like to share details of some of these initiatives:
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Internationalization
McGill strives to build a strong global community of partners to create opportunities for students, faculty and researchers.
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
McGill’s faculty, students and staff are showing their commitment to take urgent action to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
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Respect and Inclusion in Campus Life
The Task Force on Inclusion and Respect in Campus Life completed its mandate and issued a final report.
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Sustainability
McGill is working to build a culture of sustainability on its campuses and beyond.
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The New Vic Project
The transformation of part of the old Royal Victoria Hospital into a state-of-the-art research, teaching, and learning hub dedicated to Sustainability Systems and Public Policy.
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U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Canada’s 15 research-intensive universities bring distinguished minds to bear on the most profound challenges our nation and our world face.
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Association of American Universities (AAU)
McGill is one of two Canadian members of the 62-member Association of American Universities (AAU).
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Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) of the World Economic Forum
Since 2016, McGill has been the only Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) – a group of presidents from the world's top 29 universities.
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Universities Canada
Universités Canada
McGill University is proud to be a member of Universities Canada, a unifying voice for higher education, research and innovation in Canada.