Trent University appoints Ibrahim Issah as Africa Partnerships Consultant

Canada’s Trent University has appointed Ghanaian consultant Ibrahim Issah to help expand its academic partnerships and institutional engagement across Africa.

Mr Issah, of IB’s Success Consultancy in Accra, has been named Africa Partnerships Consultant for an initial one-year term, effective August 1, 2026, under an appointment made by the university’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Catherine (Cathy) Bruce.

In the new role, he will represent the university in discussions aimed at developing relationships with universities, government agencies, scholarship organisations, research institutions and other strategic partners across the continent.

His work will focus on identifying opportunities for academic collaboration, student mobility, research initiatives and capacity development.

An official appointment letter from Trent University said Mr Issah would also be authorised to communicate on the institution’s behalf on matters relating to those areas and facilitate introductions and discussions with prospective and existing partners.

However, any formal agreements or commitments arising from such engagements will remain subject to the university’s established approval processes and signing authorities.

The appointment is for one calendar year, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.

Trent University said it was confident in Mr Issah’s professional judgement and ability to represent its interests, citing his experience, relationships and commitment to building educational partnerships.

The institution also noted its longstanding presence and engagement in Ghana, expressing optimism that the appointment would help strengthen its connections and advance its strategic objectives across the region.