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.

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October highlights

Consul General of Poland's Visit Marked by Exhibition and Student Meetup

OGE hosted a visit from the Consul General of Poland in Vancouver, Aleksandra Kucy, on Thursday, October 9. Consul General Kucy had a productive day with discussions with OGE, Centre for Global Studies, Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and an opportunity to engage with students in the afternoon. We were grateful to have collaborated with the consulate to organize a photo exhibition on Polish Architects’ work in Vancouver in the McPherson Library in October.

Photo of the General Consul of Poland meeting with UVic students

Image of the General Consul of Poland with Jessica Loh at the opening of the Polis-Canadian architectural exhibition at the UVic Libraries

Hosting the British Consul General in Vancouver at OGE

OGE had the pleasure to host Thomas Codrington, the British Consul General in Vancouver, on October 27. During the visit, the Consul General met with representatives from OGE and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Discussions centered on shared priorities and research strengths, with particular interest in advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and life sciences.

Photo of the members of the delegation of the British Consulate with members of VPRI and the Office of Global Engagement

International Committee of Practice

Our October International Community of Practice was a particularly engaging session. OGE shared brief updates, and our special guest Dr. Jutta Gutberlet, Professor in the Department of Geography and the Director of the Community-based Research Laboratory (CBRL), presented on the UNICATA project.

Photo of the International Community of Practice featuring Dr. Jutta Gutberlet

Participating in CAPI Asia Forum and International Opportunities Fair

OGE was delighted to participate in the Asia Forum hosted by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiaves (CAPI) as well as the International Opportunities Fair hosted by the International Centre for Students (ICS). The Asia Forum was a wonderful opportunity to engage on diverse topics focused on Asia, while the Opportunities Fair provided a welcoming environment to engage with students from a wide range of backgrounds.