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UVic research gets infrastructure support
From testing environmental stresses on plants to understanding mysteries of the universe, five University of Victoria (UVic) research projects received infrastructure support from
the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Celebrating 60 years of UVic
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In 60 years of UVic history, six core achievements stand out for shaping the university today, revealing core values we hold—in equity and inclusion, partnerships that serve and
build, and in sustainability initiatives that are poised to make a global difference
COP28 Experts
A list of experts available to media for comments on topics related to the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 UAE, which takes place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
Learning from lands and waters
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Andrew Ambers, who graduates this June with a degree in Indigenous Studies and political science, has combined his interests, research, heritage and thought-provoking perspectives
on waterways to propose a promising new approach to resource management policy and law.
National AccessAbility Week 2023
Resources, events and a message from President Kevin Hall for National AccessAbility Week, which celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with
disabilities.
New degree for a changing world
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UVic’s new BSc in Climate Science is unique in North America, linking science and social sciences to prepare students to face the future with skills that turn climate science into
real action.
Clean energy future
BC's West Thurlow Island boasts world-class natural beauty as well as a bounty of potential tidal energy reserves—completely untapped until a unique UVic-led community partnership
started work proving the viability of reliable clean energy systems for BC’s off-grid coastal communities.
UVic 2023 best diversity employer
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The University of Victoria has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the 12th year in a row. Winners of the 2023 competition were announced March 7, with
UVic among two BC universities to be honoured.
International Women’s Day
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On March 8, the University of Victoria is joining individuals and educational institutions all over the world to #EmbraceEquity as part of International Women’s Day
(IWD).
No one left behind: equity in sustainable planning
Gerald Singh, assistant professor in the University of Victoria’s School of Environmental Studies, examines the intersections between environmental management, development and
social equity.
Broadening community engagement in art
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Lindsday Delaronde is looking to make a difference by broadening community engagement in the arts as the latest Audain Professor in Contemporary Art Practice of the Pacific
Northwest.
Teaching Black history
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Adebisi Alade is a UVic historian who specializes in African history. In honour and celebration of Black History Month, we asked Alade to share with us his thoughts and insights
into Black histories and Black History Month as he understands it.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Take a deep dive into six student stories for UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, inspiring others to make a difference in the fields of science, technology,
engineering and math.