Dr. Nicole Gombay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicole Gombay is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal in the Department of Geography. Her research interests focus on Human Geography, with particular emphasis on Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Peoples, Economic Geography, and Cultural Geography. She has contributed significantly to the discourse on Indigenous peoples in Canada, particularly regarding the implications of trade talks and government policies. Gombay has been involved in several research projects, including those examining climate services and food security in Indigenous contexts. She has supervised multiple theses at both Master's and Doctoral levels and is currently a lead researcher on a project titled 'Inhabiting Altered Worlds: Sensory Experiences of Traumatic Brain Injuries'. Nicole's work is supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her academic contributions also include various publications in peer-reviewed journals, which discuss critical insights into the socio-economic landscape surrounding Indigenous communities in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching and supervising students in the Department of Geography, while conducting research in related fields.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.