Publications and research

UVic Co-op and Career staff regularly contribute to academic papers and give presentations on the team's unique contributions to work-integrated learning.

Research publications

Proctor, F., & Pringle, L. (2025). Experiential learning: law school learning beyond the classroom and why it matters. National Association for Law Bulletin (June 2025).
Melis-De Lamper, N., & Benner, A. (2024). Accessible Work-Integrated Learning Experiences: An Analysis of the University of Victoria's CanWork Program.International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning 25 (1), 155-166.
Ramji, K., Ivkovi, S. S., Miller, N., Karim-Haji, F., & Trompetter, S. (2023). The practice of international work-integrated learning. The Routledge International Handbook of Work-Integrated Learning
McRae, N., Ramji, K., & Ivkovi, S. S. (2023). Addressing complex global challenges: Developing cultural intelligence in work-integrated learning. The Routledge International Handbook of Work-Integrated Learning (pp. 563-577). Routledge.
Monkman, H., Mir, S., Borycki, E. M., Courtney, K. L., Bond, J., & Kushniruk, A. W. (2023). Updating professional competencies in health informatics: A scoping review and consultation with subject matter experts. International journal of medical informatics, 170, 104969.
Nielsen, J., Livernoche, R., & Ramji, K. (2022). The Indigenous Work-Integrated Learning Resource Hub: A Needs-Based Approach to Addressing Barriers and Opportunities for Indigenous Students. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning 23 (2), 139-152.
Ramji, K., Kines, L, Hancock R & McRae, N. (2021). Developing and delivering a culturally relevant international work-integrated learning exchange for Indigenous students. International Journal of Work Integrated Learning, 22(3), 307-321.
Johnston, N, Sator, A, Gajdamaschko, N, McRae, N, Ramji, K, Anderson, E, Eftenaru, C, Iles, L, Shah, S., (2021). Employers perspectives about hiring students from international pathways. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 22(3), 323-344.
Andrews, J. & Ramji, K. (2020). Connecting Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development in Virtual Environments: An Analysis of the UVic Leading Edge. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 21 (5), 643-656.
McRae, N., Ramji, K. (2017). Intercultural competency development curriculum: A strategy for internationalizing work-integrated learning for the 21st century global village. In Bowen, T. & Drysdale, M. T. B. (Eds.), Work-integrated Learning in the 21st Century: Global Perspectives on the Future (177-190) (International Perspectives on Education and Society, V32), Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing Limited.
McRae, N., Ramji, K., Lu, L., Lesperance, M. (2016). Developing global-ready graduates: The CANEU-COOP experience. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 17 (4), 377-386.
Anderson, E., Eftenaru, C., Iles, L., Johnston, N., McRae, N., Ramji, K., & Sator, A. (2016). Perspectives of British Columbia Cooperative Education Employers who hire students that come to post-secondary institutions from international pathways: an examination using Q methodology. In K.E. Zegwaard, M. Ford, & N. McRae (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-integrated Education, Victoria , British Columbia, Canada (pp.7-12). Hamilton: University of Waikato.
Ramji, K., McRae, N., Hancock, R. H. A., & Kines, L. (2016). Indigenous WIL exchange: Lessons from the University of Victoria, Canada - University of Newcastle, Australia experience. In K.E. Zegwaard, M. Ford, & N. McRae (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-integrated Education, Victoria , British Columbia, Canada (pp. 163-170). Hamilton: University of Waikato.
McRae, N. & Ramji, K. (2011). Enhancing cultural intelligence through cooperative and work-integrated education. In R. Coll & C. Eames (Eds.), International Handbook of Co-operative Education: An International Perspective of the Theory, Research and Practice of Work-Integrated Learning. 2nd edition. Hamilton: World Association for Cooperative Education.

Presentations and workshops

Benner, A., & Thompson, M. (2024). Reimagining career services at UVic: A career course as hub and spoke. Presentation at the ACE-WIL BC conference (New Westminster, May 27-28, 2024).
Evans, C., & Benner, A. (2024). From WIL Practitioner to leader: Strategies for career progression success. Presentation at ACE-WIL BC conference (New Westminster, May 27-28, 2024) and CEWIL conference (Calgary, June 24-27, 2024).
McQuillan, S. (2024 & 2025). Student Engagement in SDGs: Outbound Curriculum and Community Projects. Presentation at Canadian Bureau for International Education conference (November 2024) and Asia-Pacific Association for International Education conference (March 2025).
McQuillan, S. (2025). Global Internships: Advancing CQ and UN SDGs through Community Engagement. Presentation at Asia-Pacific Association for International Education conference (March 2025).
McQuillan, S. (2024). The Future of WIL Research in ACE-WIL. Presentation at the ACE-WIL BC conference (New Westminster, May 27-28, 2024).
McQuillan, S. (2025). Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Enhancing Your Ability to Thrive in a Globalized World. Workshop at University of Central Asia (April 2025).
Ogrodnik, S & Senini, A & Spalteholz, L & White, K (2024). Using generative AI to improve critical thinking and self-awareness in career development, University of Victoria. Presentation at Let’s Talk About Teaching Conference (UVic, Summer 2024).
Pearce, J. (2024). Review of research findings on best practices in work-integrated learning. Presentation at ACE-WIL BC Conference (New Westminster, May 27-28, 2024).
Ramji, K. (2024). Cultivating Global Professionals: Exploring Key Factors in post-Graduate Employability. Panelist at Opening Employability Plenary at International Internship Conference (Dublin, Ireland, June 2024).
Ramji, K. (2024). Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals through Co-operative Education: A UVic Coop & Career - CIFAL Victoria Partnership. Presentation at International Internship Conference (Dublin, Ireland, June 2024).
Ramji, K. (2025). Civic Engagement panellist at City of Victoria Welcoming Cities Conference (March 2025).
White, Karae. (2024). How to Use AI to Land Your Next Job. Presentation for Women in Leadership (February 2024).
White, Karae. (2024). AI and the Workforce of Tomorrow. Presentation for ACE-WIL BC (November 2024).
White, Karae. (2024). AI in the Workforce – Balancing Opportunities. Presentation for CEWIL (Dec 2024).