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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

Are you interested in learning about the breadth and depth of UVic's global connections?

 

May highlights

World Partnership Walk

On May 23, UVic staff and faculty joined the World Partnership Walk, a global initiative led by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. With this initiative, the UVic team raised funds to fight poverty and improve the quality of life for people in Africa and Asia. This year we were accompanied by Verena Gründler, Director International Office and Sabine Rein, President of the HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences.

Photo of the fifteen participants of the 2025 UVic World Partnership Walk, outside the Jamie Cassels Building

Partner Days 

On May 24-25, the Office of Global Engagement was proud to be one of the organizers of the UVic International Partner Event in collaboration with the International Centre for Students, Co-op and Careers, Faculties of Business and Law. UVic welcomed more than 20 attendees from 15 institutions who joined us from 14 countries. The event was a great success, featuring a session led by our AVP A.R. (Elango) Elangovan and offering valuable opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and connection with our global partners.

Photo of a group of people in a conference room sitting in round tables while a speaker, Nicole Bates-Eamer, presents slides related to CIFAL Victoria and the UN SDGs
Group of visitors having a campus tour outside the UVic bookshop in a sunny day

Africa Day@ UVic

On May 29, OGE honoured Africa Day with a special gathering that brought together UVic President Kevin Hall, AVP Global Engagement A.R. (Elango) Elangovan, Assoc. Fellow Patrick Makokoro and many faculty, staff, and students engaged in work and studies related to Africa. This event celebrated existing connections and created a space for dialogue about UVic’s current and future engagement with African partners, communities, and scholarship.

Image of a group of people gathered in a classroom with flags of multiple countries hanging from the ceiling, with an African Scholar, Dr. Patrick Makokoro welcoming the audience to the first celebration of Africa Day at UVic
Photo of Dr. Patrick Makokoro presenting an introduction on the Canada-Africa relations as part of the Africa Day at UVic

Faculty Spotlight of the Month

Images of international field schools from the Faculty of Social Sciences in Europe and Latin America

Each month, OGE spotlights a UVic Faculty to showcase its global activities. This June, we celebrate the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Upcoming events

Hosting delegation from University of Liverpool

June 3

Representatives from the University of Liverpool will visit UVic and meet with different units across campus to explore potential academic and research partnerships.

Hosting delegation from Mexico 

June 19

A group of universities from Mexico will visit UVic on their way to an international conference in Vancouver. visiting institutions include: Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES), Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad Iberoamericana, Universidad Anahuac, Universidad Panamericana.

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 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

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

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

Profile picture of Chloe Johnston smiling to the camera with a forested background

Chloe Johnston

Administrative Assistant to the AVP Global Engagement Administrative support and calendar management for AVP and Director, Global Engagement

Office: JCC 202A 250- 853-3875

Contact information

1-250- 853-3875

Staff directory listings

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