News and events

The UVic Artisans Market was brought back in 2022 which celebrated talented local and student artisans all while raising over $1,800 for the United Way.

In autumn of 2021, Westmont Montessori School (Westmont) in partnership with the University of Victoria launched a competition to drive engagement around 5 key issues that our society is facing. The issues: Toxic Drug Crisis, Affordable Housing on Vancouver Island, Old Growth Logging, Living Wage, and Climate Change. These topics are prominent issues that affect our lives and will affect the lives of these students as they are the leaders of the future.

Organized through the Equity, and Human Rights Office and its partners, UVic has hosted the fourth annual 5 Days of Action to highlight existing efforts across campus all aiming to create a safer and more inclusive campus. Community stakeholders were invited to come to campus, enjoy free parking, and participate in the 5 Days of Action events, workshops, and art exhibits.

Engagement in the classroom is a great way for students to learn by bringing problems and solutions to life.

Earlier this year Deanna and Rob, who work to support the protection of animals, donated one of their locally made owl nesting boxes to the university. The donation was made in recognition of UVic’s ban on rodenticides and focus on promoting healthy habitats for all animals.

A project to engage students in Dialogue of Democratic Engagement has earned the University of Victoria (UVic) international recognition from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Canada.

Dr. Mina Hoorfar, Dean of the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, is leading change in her role by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM

The University Of Victoria in partnership with The Kesho Trust secured a grant that enabled representatives to meet with Canadian First Nations communities.