March 5, 2025—A delegation from the Faculty of Education at McGill University, led by Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Assistant Professor Pengfei Zhao, visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) for an exchange meeting to explore academic collaboration. The event was hosted by Assistant Dean of SJTU’s School of Education (SEO) Yuhao Cen. Professor Jingyi Wu, Vice Dean Fengkuang Chiang, Cen, and International Affairs Officer Ruoxi Chen also attended the meeting.

The meeting began with introductions from both sides. Ruoxi Chen provided an overview of SOE’s development and academic strengths, emphasizing its integration SJTU’s "Double First-Class" initiatives. She highlighted the school’s strong foundation in higher education management and basic education research, noting that 85% of full-time faculty members possess overseas research experience. She also showcased recent breakthroughs in AI-driven education applications and education policy analysis.

During the meeting, Dean Vivek Venkatesh presented McGill University’s distinguished legacy. As one of Canada’s oldest English-language institutions, McGill’s Faculty of Education is consistently ranked among the top three in Canada by QS, and is globally recognized for excellence in teacher training and medical/clinical education. With over 2,000 enrolled students, the faculty has produced numerous provincially certified outstanding educators.

The two institutions then discussed potential areas for collaboration, tentatively agreeing on initiatives such as student exchange programs and joint teacher training initiatives. Both sides expressed enthusiasm for building cross-regional and cross-cultural educational partnerships that could help tackle common challenges in global education reform.