Former BC Premier John Horgan has been named Senior Fellow at Royal Roads University (RRU) in Colwood. 

Horgan was the 36th Premier of BC, serving from 2017 to 2022 under the NDP party. He is now Canada’s Ambassador to Germany. 

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The university announced the news of his new volunteer position at the campus today, saying that Horgan “brings a wealth of public service leadership experience to his role.”

Horgan is Royal Roads University's inaugural Senior Fellow, Leadership Studies. Horgan will be engaging with students and faculty online from Germany.

“His recent work navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme climate events and economic growth will be invaluable in mentoring students and collaborating with faculty,” said RRU.

Horgan’s role of Senior Fellow will include mentoring students aspiring to similar leadership paths and collaborating with faculty who share related educational and research aspirations. 

“I am honoured to join Royal Roads University. The opportunity to connect with current and future leaders, provide mentorship and inspire them to pursue public service careers of their own is very exciting,” says Horgan, Senior Fellow, Leadership Studies. 

“I also look forward to collaborating with faculty on researching solutions to global challenges from economics to the climate emergency.”

RRU says Senior Fellows are people who have provided extraordinary leadership in public service, business, and civil sectors in Canada and beyond. 

They are appointed for the purpose of “extending, amplifying and communicating their work.” 

“We’re delighted to have such an accomplished leader join us to share his knowledge and help with the important work of future-proofing our students so that they can tackle the challenges facing our world,” says Philip Steenkamp, President and Vice-Chancellor of Royal Roads University.

“Mr. Horgan is an exemplary guide for students and faculty wishing to make their own positive impacts here at Canada’s university for changemakers.”