
Choosing a supervisor
If you choose a graduate program with a thesis, research, or essay option, your relationship with your academic supervisor will be fundamental to your success.
Your supervisor serves as mentor and advisor, developing a professional relationship with you that promotes your scholarship and intellectual engagement. They should be a specialist in your research area, and will serve as the head of your supervisory committee, as well as your advisor on the planning and direction of your research.
The choice of supervisor is a critical one. Consult carefully with the graduate advisor for your department or program before selecting your supervisor. For guidance on selecting a supervisor, please see the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
For more advice on the supervisor’s role and duties, as well as your own responsibilities in the supervisory relationship, see the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ official policy (PDF).
Meet our researchers
Faces of UVic Research is a series of "elevator pitch" style videos showcasing the passion and commitment of UVic researchers. It's a great way to discover what our faculty are researching, which can help you choose a supervisor who fits your interests.


Faces of UVic Research: Emile Fromet de Rosnay
Emile Fromet-de Rosnay is a Professor with the Department of French at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Emile talks about his research on post-enlightenment thought and culture and 19th century French poetry. To learn more: Faces of UVic research: https://www.youtube.com/facesofuvicresearch UVic's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Uvic UVic research: http://www.uvic.ca/research UVic: http://www.uvic.ca
Faces of UVic Research: Matt Pollard
Dr. Matt Pollard is a Professor with the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Matt talks about his research on German literature and culture. To learn more: Faces of UVic research: https://www.youtube.com/facesofuvicresearch UVic's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Uvic UVic research: http://www.uvic.ca/research UVic: http://www.uvic.ca
Faces of UVic Research: Wendy Wickwire
Dr. Wendy Wickwire is a Professor with Deparment of History and the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. In this video, Wendy discusses her research on Indigenous history in British Columbia. To learn more: Faces of UVic research: https://www.youtube.com/facesofuvicresearch UVic's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Uvic UVic research: http://www.uvic.ca/research UVic: http://www.uvic.ca
Faces of UVic Research: Andrew Marton
Dr. Andrew Marton is the Director for the Centre on Asia-Pacific Initiatives and a Professor with the Department of Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Andrew discusses his research on understanding the processes and patterns of spatial economic transformation in China. To learn more: Faces of UVic research: https://www.youtube.com/facesofuvicresearch UVic's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Uvic UVic research: http://www.uvic.ca/research UVic: http://www.uvic.ca
Faces of Uvic Research: Penny Bryden
Dr. Penny Bryden is a Professor with the Department of History at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Penny talks about her research on 20th century history in Canada with a focus on political power. To learn more: Faces of UVic research: https://www.youtube.com/facesofuvicresearch UVic's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Uvic UVic research: http://www.uvic.ca/research UVic: http://www.uvic.caSee more videos from the Faculty of Humanities playlist on YouTube.