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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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.
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.
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.
Faculty Spotlight of the Month
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
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 gedirector@uvic.ca 250-472-4101
Associate Director, Global Partnerships Manages global academic partnerships and institutional delegations
Office: JCC B202a gpadir@uvic.ca 250-472-4688
Research and Data Manager Manages global related data, Research Circles, Impact Rankings, OGE website
Office: JCC B224 raulmendoza@uvic.ca 250-472-4827
External Engagement Manager Oversees MITACS, ELAP, SICS scholarship programs, manages diplomatic or consular delegations
Office: JCC B224 gemgrext@uvic.ca 250-853-3586
Global Engagement Officer Oversees global partnerships, institutional delegations, SEED and CSC scholarships
Office: JCC B215 globalagreements@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 ogemec@uvic.ca 250-472-4519
Administrative Assistant to the AVP Global Engagement Administrative support and calendar management for AVP and Director, Global Engagement
Office: JCC 202A international@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