09/10/2026
🥳Exceptional research, world-changing impact! We’re thrilled to announce that one of the four UVic scholars who received one of Canada’s highest academic distinctions and will be inducted into The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada is part of the SLLC!
Congratulations Charlotte Schallié - School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures: A leading scholar in Holocaust education, memory studies and visual storytelling, Charlotte’s work redefines how we memorialize the Holocaust, support survivors, and discuss trauma.
Exceptional research, world-changing impact! We’re thrilled to announce that four UVic scholars have received one of Canada’s highest academic distinctions and will be inducted into The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) / La Société royale du Canada (SRC)
From advancing our understanding of our past to unlocking the possibilities of tomorrow, meet the newest RSC members making a lasting impact in Canada and beyond:
➡️ Zhongping Chen, History: Internationally renowned for his prolific contributions to historical research on China and the global Chinese diaspora, including Canadian Chinatowns.
➡️ Sara Ellison, Astrophysics: A world leader in the study of galaxy evolution, Sara’s work has opened major new avenues in galactic chemistry, supermassive black holes and star formation.
➡️ Val Napoleon, Indigenous law leadership: A world leader in the field of Indigenous legal traditions, Val’s work is reshaping our understanding of Indigenous law, legal research and pedagogies in Canada.
➡️ Charlotte Schallié, Languages, Linguistics and Cultures: A leading scholar in Holocaust education, memory studies and visual storytelling, Charlotte’s work redefines how we memorialize the Holocaust, support survivors, and discuss trauma.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding scholars on this well-deserved recognition!
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