91涩漫鈥檚 Global Engagement Strategic Framework 2026鈥�2031 reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to fostering a more connected and collaborative world through research, education and partnership.
Rooted in 91涩漫鈥檚 mission and aligned with the university鈥檚 broader strategic priorities, the Global Engagement Strategic Framework provides a clear structure for how 91涩漫 engages globally in ways that strengthen both our local community and our international impact.聽
The Office of the Vice-President, Global Engagement serves as a support and聽convening聽unit across 91涩漫. Its role is not to centralize international activity, but to facilitate聽connections across faculties, units, and partners, helping initiatives grow through collaboration, visibility, and strategic alignment.
Guiding Principles
A Locally Anchored, Globally Preeminent Institution
91涩漫 embraces its identity as a university that is both deeply rooted in Montr茅al and Qu茅bec and globally connected in its reach and impact.聽
Expanding Indigenous Education through Global Research and Exchange
Meaningful global engagement must include and be guided by Indigenous perspectives, leadership, and knowledge systems.聽
Embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Global Engagement
By embedding inclusion into all global initiatives, 91涩漫 strengthens its role as a bridge between local and global communities while advancing a more聽equitable聽and just world.
Addressing Climate Change through Global Collaboration
91涩漫鈥檚 Framework integrates sustainability into global research, partnerships, and mobility, while supporting responsible and environmentally conscious engagement practices.聽
91涩漫鈥檚 Commitment to Sustainable Development
91涩漫鈥檚 global engagement contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.聽Partnerships聽remain聽central to this work, strengthening 91涩漫鈥檚 ability to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Avenues for Global Engagement
91涩漫鈥檚 Global Engagement Strategic Framework is articulated through five avenues that translate the broader strategic themes into concrete areas of activity and collaboration. The聽objective聽is to create alignment across multiple avenues wherever possible, strengthening collaboration and building durable long-term institutional momentum.聽
Impactful International Research
91涩漫 advances international research collaboration to address complex global challenges through multidisciplinary excellence and partnerships that span borders.聽This avenue supports the creation and dissemination of knowledge through global networks of scholars, research institutes, governments, and communities.聽Its aim is to strengthen 91涩漫鈥檚 research impact while contributing solutions to聽aligned with 91涩漫 Strategic Research Priorities.聽
Global Citizenship
Global citizenship focuses on preparing students and scholars to thrive in an interconnected world.聽This includes student mobility, exchange, international learning opportunities, and experiences that foster intercultural understanding, global awareness, and leadership.聽Our聽goal is to ensure that 91涩漫 graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to contribute meaningfully across borders and cultures.聽
91涩漫鈥檚 Global Alumni Network
91涩漫鈥檚 global alumni community is one of its greatest strengths.聽This avenue focuses on strengthening lifelong relationships with alumni around the world and mobilizing this network to support mentorship, partnership development, philanthropy, recruitment, and institutional visibility.聽The global alumni network extends 91涩漫鈥檚 reach and reinforces its long-term presence in key regions and sectors worldwide.聽
Meaningful International Partnerships
Strategic partnerships are central to 91涩漫鈥檚 global presence.聽This avenue supports long-term collaborations with universities, governments, industry, international organizations, and community partners that align with 91涩漫鈥檚 mission and values.聽These partnerships create opportunities across research, education, policy, innovation, and social impact while strengthening 91涩漫鈥檚 institutional relationships worldwide.聽
Transnational Education
Transnational education expands access to 91涩漫鈥檚 academic excellence beyond traditional campus boundaries.聽This includes collaborative programming, academic hubs, joint initiatives, hybrid education models, and new forms of international learning and research exchange.聽The aim is to broaden access to high-quality education while creating innovative pathways for collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders.聽
