Centre for Global Studies - CFGS

Hanna is an undergraduate student at the University of Victoria pursuing a degree in Political Science with a minor in Global Development. She will be joining the Borders in Globalization team at the Centre, and we are delighted to welcome her to the CFGS community as an Editorial Assistant. Welcome Hanna!

For more details, visit: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/people/staff/solis-perusquiahanna.php

Or visit our website: Home > People > Team > Hanna Solis Perusquia

What an inspiring afternoon celebrating 25 years of the Scholars at Risk Network!!

Hearing Raghib Azizi share his remarkable story was a powerful reminder of the tenacity, resilience, and determination of scholars facing adversity around the world. Alongside thoughtful reflections from Rick Cotton and many others that we apart of his journey.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of scholars worldwide.

Welcome to the CFGS halls, Gabrielle Demuren!

Gabrielle is an undergraduate student at Harvard University studying Government and Sociology, and she will be joining the Centre as our Summer Intern. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she will make during her time at CFGS.

For more details: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/people/staff/gabrielledemuren.php

Or visit our website: Home > People > Team > Gabrielle Demuren

Join us as we recognize 25 years of the Scholars at Risk network under this year’s theme: Truth Matters.

In a time of growing global challenges, this event creates space for dialogue, reflection, and solidarity in support of academic freedom and scholars worldwide.
Hear from special guest speakers: Raghib Azizi, a visiting researcher and recognized Scholar at Risk in Canada & Rick Cotton, Associate Professor - Gustavson School of Business.

WHEN: June 9, 2026
TIME: 2:30–4:00 PM
LOCATION: Cornett B111

Check out the link below for more details:
https://events.uvic.ca/global/event/107785-truth-matters-scholars-at-risk-sar-at-uvic

Four Global Talks have been published to the CFGS YouTube Channel!

If you are interested in - Middle eastern immigrant theatre artists and the politics of emergence, the development of a local empowerment index in rural Bolivia, Understanding the dilemma of decolonization through the Pathalgadi Movement in India, or how transboundary networks are woven into everyday lives - you can watch them now by following the link in our bio or by going to the CFGS YouTube

A big thank you to this and last month's Global Talk presenters who shared their knowledge and insights with CFGS.

We engaged with topics in democracy, epistemic borders, immigrant theatre artists, memory in museums, human rights & environmental due diligence, watershed outcomes, empowerment, and cross-border networks.

Thank you for sharing your impactful research. We look forward to hearing more.

Stay tuned on our YouTube channel for some of these talks.

In the CFGS tradition of gathering and thinking collectively about our world, the CFGS has relaunched “Global Currents,” an interdisciplinary discussion on “in the news” topics from a historical perspective. This series is designed for a general audience: all members of the University and the broader community are most welcome.

The discussion will be led by CFGS Associate Fellow and Diplomat in Residence, Ken Macartney, and moderated by CFGS Director Cynthia Milton

Sponsored by CFGS and the Department of History

Where: Fraser Building - Room 157
When: 12:30-1:30PM (PST)