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.
OGE Newsletter
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February highlights
Hosting ECNU delegation
OGE had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Zhang Rui and Ms. Sun Yi from East China Normal University. They also met with representatives from the Gustavson School of Business, the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, and Alumni Relations. It was a great opportunity to further strengthen the partnership between ECNU and UVic. We are looking forward to celebrating the 45th anniversary of UVic’s partnership with ECNU in April 2026!
OGE at APAIE 2026
AVP Dr. A.R. (Elango) Elangovan, Sheryl Karras and Xianjing Zhang participated in this year’s Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Conference (APAIE) in Hong Kong. APAIE aims to connect Asia-Pacific higher education organizations and advance international education. It was a wonderful opportunity for OGE representatives, along with colleagues from other UVic units including the Division of Continuing Studies, International Centre for Students and the Gustavson School of Business, to meet with our esteemed international partners, make new connections, and engage in valuable discussions.
Global Spotlight of the Month
Each month, OGE spotlights a UVic Faculty/Unit to showcase its global activities. Check out the current feature below.
Current Faculty/Unit
Previous Faculties
Upcoming events
International Community of Practice
April 8, 2026
OGE convenes periodic gatherings for UVic’s International Community of Practice (ICoP), bringing together staff and faculty from across campus who are engaged in global initiatives and programs. For our upcoming session, we will hear from Dr. Cynthia Milton, Director of the Centre for Global Studies.
Our service approach
Meet the team
Associate Vice-President Executive lead of OGE and UVic's Global Engagement Strategy
Office: JCC B216 avpglobal@uvic.ca 250-721-6405
Director Manages OGE, TNE initiatives and international collaboration opportunities
Office: JCC B202a slkarras@uvic.ca 250-472-4101
Associate Director, Global Partnerships Manages global academic partnerships and institutional delegations
Office: JCC B202a nboulet@uvic.ca 250-472-4688
External Engagement Manager Oversees MITACS, ELAP, SICS scholarship programs, manages diplomatic or consular delegations
Office: JCC B224 lohj@uvic.ca 250-853-3586
Research and Data Manager Manages global related data, Research Circles, Impact Rankings, OGE website
Office: JCC B224 raulmendoza@uvic.ca 250-472-4827
Global Engagement Officer Oversees global partnerships, institutional delegations, SEED and CSC scholarships
Office: JCC B215 xianjingz@uvic.ca 250-721-8110
Events & Marketing Coordinator Supports OGE events, promotion and communications, and oversees SIAF and One World award programs
Office: JCC B226 shahmostakima@uvic.ca 250-472-4519
Provides primary administrative support to the Associate Vice-President, Global Engagement (AVPGE) and Director, Global Engagement.
Office: JCC B202a shinaekyung@uvic.ca 250-853-3875
Contact information
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC), Room B202
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 B202, Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC)
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
Canada