Katya Rhodes on Carbon Tax Communication
The carbon tax has plagued the Liberals politically. Research says that's not surprising Visibility of costs detracts from popularity, paper suggests
The carbon tax has plagued the Liberals politically. Research says that's not surprising Visibility of costs detracts from popularity, paper suggests
SPA Virtual Program Information Sessions
September 26, 2024 Hot Mess Mothering Through a Code Red Climate Emergency by Sarah Marie Wiebe foreword by Rachel yacaaʔał George A story of mothering amidst a climate crisis to shape futures that will flourish under the politics of care.
The Indigenous Planetary Health Podcast
More New Publications; Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Wiebe
BC Leg (Legislative) day - MPA Co-op students in attendance
Dr. Rhodes In the News
Adjunct Professor Michael Atkinson - New Publication
Read more: Adjunct Professor Michael Atkinson - New Publication
Dr. Wiebe - Senate invitation to provide expert witness on Bill C-226
Instructor needed for summer 2024 undergraduate courses.
Professor Rebecca N. Warburton – A Remembrance from the School of Public Administration
Remembering Rod Dobell
“Indigenous Relations Inside and Outside the BC Public Service” A panel of four senior Indigenous public servants in the Government of the Province of British Columbia (bios below) will provide reflections on their work in the BC Public Service. They will discuss the status of the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), reconciliation in action and their experiences as Indigenous persons working in the BC Government. A key event for students, faculty and anyone interested in Indigenous relations.
Read more: Indigenous Relations Inside and Outside the BC Public Service - Recording available
Dr. Katya Rhodes - Carbon pricing interview with the Toronto Star "Is Carbon pricing dead?" and ZEV mandates with the Globe and Mail
Read more: Dr. Katya Rhodes - interviews on carbon pricing and ZEV mandates
Dr. Rhodes - CBC news - Climate / Suncor and Black Press - EVs
Building Momentum Toward Net Zero
Shaping the Future - The City Manager as Place-Shaper; event sponsored by UVic SPA Local Governance Hub & IPAC Victoria
Read more: LGH - Shaping the Future - The City Manager as Place-Shaper
Instructor needed for spring 2024 course ADMN 445.
A Bioregional Approach to the Future of Our Shared Region. Featuring Joe Brewer of the Design School for Regenerating Earth. Author of The Design Pathway for Regenerating Earth and a panel of local leaders.
Read more: A Bioregional Approach to the Future of Our Shared Region
Fall 2023: ADMN 548 Governance for Planetary Health *Certified CIFAL Victoria Course* On-campus Tuesdays 4:30 pm Instructor: Dr Heather Castleden, Impact Chair
Read more: Fall 2023: ADMN 548 Governance for Planetary Health
MPA student advances SDG training on Co-op
Dr. Rhodes - CBC Radio interview; Heat Pump Technology
Read more: Dr. Rhodes - CBC Radio interview; Heat Pump Technology
Community conversation and book launch of Life Against States of Emergency: Revitalizing Treaty Relations from Attawapiskat by Dr Sarah Marie Weibe. Panel moderated by Dr. Leslie Brown.
Fall 2023 Call for Sessional Instructors
Podcast with Dr. Bohdan Krawchenko
Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe will be delivering the kenote address as part of a plenary panel - R14 - Plenary: Territory, Place, and Power
Call for Teaching Assistant for ADMN 311/POLI 350
Read more: Call for Teaching Assistant for ADMN 311/POLI 350
Symposium - Indigenous Scholarship, Activism, Science and the Arts in Climate Justice for Planetary Health Governance
UVic and CRD launch survey to understand the impact of heat dome on vulnerable populations.
For Immediate Release – Port Moody, BC, March 1, 2023 – The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 CUFA BC Distinguished Academics Awards
The School of Public Administration is pleased to welcome Dr. Yurii Koretskyi as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Dr. Koretskyi will be working with Dr. Tamara Krawchenko and Dr. Katya Rhodes on projects linked to Dr, Rhodes’ 2022-25 SSHRC Insight grant which assesses political costs of achieving Canada’s net-zero emissions target using modelling of climate policy pathways and a national survey of public support for stringent climate policy.
Dr. Rhodes and PhD Aaron Hoyle - CDN Climate Targets
Read more: Dr. Rhodes and PhD Aaron Hoyle - CDN Climate Targets
Dr. Katya Rhodes - Beyond Carbon Taxes: Even Better Climate Solutions for Government
Read more: Dr. Katya Rhodes - Climate Solutions for Government
Dr. Castle and Dr. Speers in the news
IPAC Victoria - Wine, Parks, Airports, and More: Policy Success in BC & Canada
Read more: IPAC Victoria - Wine, Parks, Airports, and More: Policy Success in BC & Canada
Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate Students - 2023-2024 Academic Year
Budd Hall Named to the Order of Canada
The Delgamuukw Agreement - a major step towards recognition
Read more: The Delgamuukw Agreement - a major step towards recognition
Congratulations Tina Parbhakar - MPA/JD alumni
CAPPA - 2023 National Student Case Competition
Reconciliation, Responsibility, Reciprocity
UVic SPA - IPAC - CAPPA Networking Event
The Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI) is an ideal environment for discussing, learning, and building skills in the digital humanities. Join us for intensive seminars, colloquium presentations, affiliated conferences and events, and much more!
In support of the World Partnership Walk (Canada's largest event in support of fighting global poverty), UVic is coordinating the sale of delicious homemade samosas.
Samosas are sold by the dozen at $25 per dozen. Orders must be submitted and paid for by Tuesday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Love pizza? Love reading? Visit the Ask Us desk this summer and pick up a Book Bingo Card.
How does it work? When you finish reading a book, see us to receive a stamp on your bingo card. For every bingo line you get, you will be entered in a draw for a free large pizza at the end of thesummer!
So happy reading and happy eating!
Contest rules
This foodshare program provides food for UVic students through the Multifaith Centre.
Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with a career educator for support.