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Global engagement

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) develops and promotes global partnerships that advance UVic's strategic goals for internationalization, which includes:

  • Providing support to UVic faculty and staff in furthering their international activities
  • Coordinating international partnerships, projects and programs that enhance UVic's diverse intercultural and global environment
  • Organizing and hosting international delegations

Global Engagement Strategy

 The Office of Global Engagement has the mandate to support the implementation of the University´s Global Engagement Strategy 2023-2028, which highlights the priorities for the next 5 years to become a truly global institution.

Front page of UVic´s Global Engagement Strategy, depicting an Earth globe in the middle of two blurbs: "From a CANADIAN UNIVERSITY that engages in global activities, to a GLOBAL UNIVERSITY that thrives in the Canadian context"

OGE Newsletter

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April highlights

Celebrating 45 Years of Partnership with ECNU

It was our honour to welcome a delegation from East China Normal University (ECNU) as we proudly celebrated the 45th anniversary of the international partnership with UVic, a milestone made especially meaningful by ECNU being UVic’s first partner in China and UVic serving as ECNU’s first global partner. This celebration was truly a joint effort, featuring keynote remarks from UVic's Acting President Dr. Robina Thomas and ECNU’s Vice President Dr. Qili Lei, a ceremonial plaque exchange, and participation from faculty and staff, followed by collaborative discussion sessions on “Global understanding through culture and exchange” and “Reading, writing and robots: How AI changes education” that fostered rich discussion and new ideas.

Group photo of the participants of the 45th anniversary celebration between UVic and ECNU
Photo of UVic's Acting President Dr. Robina Thomas and ECNU’s Vice President Dr. Qili Lei holding the two commemorative plaques of the 45th anniversary of the relationship between the two institutions

International Community of Practice

The UVic International Community of Practice (ICoP) connects colleagues across campus with shared interests in international initiatives, provides a space for learning, collaboration, and community-building. ICoP meets a few times a year to discuss relevant topics and recent updates. To date, we have over 90 members in ICoP, from more than a dozen units on campus. In April, our featured guest speaker was Cynthia Milton, the new director for the UVic Centre for Global Studies (CFGS).

Photo of the first International Community of Practice (ICoP) of 2026

Global Spotlight of the Month

Images of international field schools from the Faculty if Humanities in France, Japan and Greece

Each month, OGE spotlights a UVic Faculty/Unit to showcase its global activities. Check out the current feature below.

Current Faculty/Unit

Faculty of Humanities

Previous Faculties

Faculty of Social Sciences
Centre for Global Studies (CFGS)
Faculty of Law
Division of Continuing Studies
UVic Libraries

Upcoming events

The Philippines Ambassador’s visit to UVic

May 6, 2026

European Union Delegation Visit

May 20, 2026

Scholars at risk session "Truth Matters" 

June, 2026

Our service approach

Diagram of the internal structure of the Office of Global Engagement depicting the governance structure with an inverted triangle, having the Uvic community at the top and the AVP Global Engagement at the bottom

Meet the team

Dr. A.R. (Elango) Elangovan

Dr. A.R. (Elango) Elangovan

Associate Vice-President Executive lead of OGE and UVic's Global Engagement Strategy

Office: JCC B216 250-721-6405

Picture of Sheryl Karras smiling to the camera

Sheryl Karras

Director Manages OGE, TNE initiatives and international collaboration opportunities

Office: JCC B202a 250-472-4101

Profile photo of Nicole Boulet smiling to the camera

Nicole Boulet

Associate Director, Global Partnerships Manages global academic partnerships and institutional delegations

Office: JCC B202a 250-472-4688

Picture of Jessica Loh smiling to the camera

Jessica Loh

External Engagement Manager Oversees MITACS, ELAP, SICS scholarship programs, manages diplomatic or consular delegations

Office: JCC B224 250-853-3586

Picture of Raul Mendoza smiling to the camera

Raul Mendoza

Research and Data Manager Manages global related data, Research Circles, Impact Rankings, OGE website

Office: JCC B224 250-472-4827

Xianijing Zhang

Xianjing Zhang

Global Engagement Officer Oversees global partnerships, institutional delegations, SEED and CSC scholarships

Office: JCC B215 250-721-8110

Profile photo of Shah Mostakima smiling to the camera with a green background

Shah Mostakima (Mim)

Events & Marketing Coordinator Supports OGE events, promotion and communications, and oversees SIAF and One World award programs

Office: JCC B226 250-472-4519

Aekyung Shin

Aekyung Shin

Administrative Assistant Provides primary administrative support to the Associate Vice-President, Global Engagement (AVPGE) and Director, Global Engagement.

Office: JCC B202a 250-853-3875

Contact information

1-250- 853-3875

Staff directory listings

Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC), Room B215 
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mailing address

Global Engagement
University of Victoria
PO Box 3025 STN CSC
Victoria, BC  V8W 3P2
Canada    

Courier address

Global Engagement
University of Victoria
Room B215, Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC)
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
Victoria, BC  V8P 5C2
Canada