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.
Our service approach
March highlights
Campus Kudos (Global edition)
In a special edition of Campus Kudos, nearly sixty staff, faculty, and students were recognized for their exceptional global engagement - making a lasting impact on our campus, in our region, and around the world. Hosted in collaboration with the Office of the President and the Office of Global Engagement, the event celebrated those whose dedication to international work is strengthening UVic as a globally engaged university.
Read about the Global Edition recipients
UVic at APAIE 2025 in India
Representatives from UVic ICS, OGE and Co-op and Careers attended the 2025 APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education) Conference, held in Delhi, India from March 24–28. The conference centered around the theme “Cultivating Global Citizens for the Future: The Higher Education Imperative in the Asia Pacific and Beyond.”
OGE visits to Thailand and China
This month some of our staff members are visiting international partners. Sheryl Karras, Director, Office of Global Engagement, visited the Global Academy at Siam University in Thailand. Sheryl, along with Xianjing Zhang, Global Engagement Officer, and Ralf St. Clair, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, visited Soochow University and the Suzhou City International Office in China.
Upcoming events
International Community of Practice (ICoP)
April 23, 2025
OGE convenes periodic gatherings for UVic’s International Community of Practice (ICoP), which brings together a mix of staff and faculty across campus who are engaged in global initiatives and programs. We will welcome Dr. Budd Hall, Professor Emeritus, School of Public Administration and Dr. Rajesh Tandon, Founding President, Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA).
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Scholarship Recipient April Gathering
April 8, 2025
OGE will host an April gathering with ELAP, SiCS, and SEED scholarship recipients as they wrap up their scholarship program at UVic. This academic year, UVic welcomed undergraduate and graduate students from Brazil, Kenya, Morocco, Panama, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
E-newsletter
April 2025
OGE is launching its first e-newsletter. Stay tuned!
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