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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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March highlights

UVic’s First Canadian TNE Program in Thailand

Global Engagement is proud to contribute to this historic milestone as UVic signed an agreement with Siam University and Nurture Higher Education Group to launch UVic’s first Canadian TNE master’s program in Thailand. The dual‑degree model allows students to earn a UVic Masters in Management and an MBA from Siam University through one integrated program delivered in Bangkok. The signing brought together senior leaders from all three institutions and underscored UVic’s commitment to impactful global partnerships. Our office was pleased to work closely with campus and international partners to help bring this innovative program to life, expanding opportunities for learners in the region.

Dr. Elangovan Engages Faculty and Students Abroad

During the recent trip to Global Academy at Siam University in Thailand, Dr. A.R. Elangovan led two inspiring masterclasses on campus. He first met with faculty for “The Poetry of Teaching,” encouraging educators to view teaching as an art that sparks curiosity and imagination. He then delivered a strategic leadership session for students, challenging them to think boldly about what it means to grow as multi‑dimensional leaders.

Student Info Session: Schwarzman Scholars Program Visit

We were pleased to host representatives from the Schwarzman Scholars program for an engaging student information session. Schwarzman Scholars is a highly prestigious, fully funded one‑year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, one of the world’s top-ranked universities.

VPRI Trip to Japan

Lisa Kalynchuk, Vice-President Research & Innovation, and Joaquin Trapero, Executive Director, Strategic Research Initiatives, recently visited the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) to advance the long-standing partnership established in 2012, including the hybrid co-op exchange between the two institutions. In preparation for the visit, our office provided briefing materials and background reports to support informed and productive discussions. This cross unit collaboration reflects UVic’s commitment to strengthening and expanding strategic international relationships.

New Indo-Pacific Scholarship Announced

the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) has launched the Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC). We’ve added full details about the new scholarship to our website. You can find details here: IPSFC

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.

UVic-ECNU 45^th year anniversary

April 28, 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming a delegation to proudly celebrate the 45th anniversary of the international partnership between the ̽��ϵ�� and East China Normal University. This milestone is especially meaningful, as ECNU was UVic’s first partner in China, and UVic is ECNU’s first global partner.

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