Congratulations to UVic English professor Rebecca Gagan for winning a 2025 3M Teaching Fellowship! She is one of only ten recipients nationwide. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada's most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level.
Congratulations to all of our English students who presented their 2024-2025 JCURA student award projects!
JCURA Student Award Projects
Congratualtions to UVic English prof Dr. Janelle Jenstad who has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Read more: https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/2024+royal-society-of-canada-2024+news
Read more: Janelle Jenstad elected Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada
The UVic English Department is delighted to announce that two members of our department have received 2023 REACH Awards!
Department of English has created the position of Student Liaison.
Dr. Alison Chapman (ENSH) has been elected as one of just 101 Fellows across Canada to join the society as part of the class of 2023.
Read more: Dr. Alison Chapman recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
The University of Victoria English department is pleased to announce the following honours that have been bestowed upon our faculty.
Dr. Janelle Jenstad wins the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award for Computing in the Arts and Humanities for her work on Maps of Early Modern London.
What Can You Do with Your Degree in English? Wednesday, February 13, 4:30-6:30pm CLE A202 Six happily employed UVic alumni with degrees in English will talk about their career experiences. Topics covered will include everything from negotiating a contract to student loan forgiveness program. Sectors represented include the BC public service, the hospitality industry, politics, non-profits, graphic design and branding, and the public libraries.
