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 , 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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November highlights
Delegation from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
We were pleased to welcome a delegation from PARIS 1 PANTHÉON-SORBONNE UNIVERSITY in November for an introductory visit aimed at exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration. The delegation also met with the Office of the Vice President Research and Innovation, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Humanities and together we discussed potential avenues for partnership between our institutions. We look forward to building this promising connection.
Hosting the Consul General of Pakistan
On November 26, OGE hosted the Consul General of Pakistan in Vancouver, Shahzad Hussain. Key discussion points included opportunities for student, scholar, and faculty engagement, and our existing international connections. We look forward to continuing this dialogue and identifying meaningful avenues for cooperation with the Consulate General of Pakistan.
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
GAC students meet & greet
December 10, 2025
OGE is planning to host a meet & greet with the Global Affairs Canada scholarship recipient students from different institutions.
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
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 lohj@uvic.ca 250-853-3586
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
Administrative Assistant to the AVP Global Engagement Administrative support and calendar management for AVP and Director, Global Engagement
Office: JCC 202A chloejohnston@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
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PO Box 3025 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P2
Canada
Courier address
Global Engagement
勛圖厙
Room B202, Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC)
3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road)
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
Canada