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Our community is the heart of UVic. From Victoria across the world, our community members inspire change, creativity and collaboration. We welcome you to explore the many resources and opportunities available to our community members.

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Ways to engage with UVic

Arts & culture UVic's has a thriving arts and culture scene, both on and off campus. We have a broad range of art galleries, venues and programming. Athletics & recreation

Many of our athletics and recreation facilities and programs are available to community members to participate in or watch.

Support UVic There are a variety of ways you can support UVic and our students. If you have questions, contact us at 250-721-7624 or email us. Contact us If you have questions about community engagement and partnerships at UVic, please contact us at 250-721-7014 or email us. Volunteer

Our volunteer programs provide opportunities to give back and engage with our community.

Hire a student

You can hire UVic students through our acclaimed co-op program. We’ll support you through every step of the hiring process and finding funding. 

You can also  hire our students or qualified UVic graduates full- or part-time positions or for casual work.

Child & youth camps UVic’s Science Venture and Vikes recreation camps provide fun education activities for youth of all ages. We also offer after-school and weekend clubs. Book a venue

UVic is an ideal place to hold conferences, workshops, meetings and other events, with a wide variety of spaces available to book.

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Lifelong learning

Explore your creative side, develop your career skills or take skills purely for fun and interest: Continuing Studies, audit a course, Discovery Studies.

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Community-engaged learning

Connect with UVic faculty and students on projects that support your organization. A community member speaks with a researcher in a motorized wheelchair.

Research partnerships

We facilitate collaborative research relationships between UVic researchers and the broader community.

Our team is committed to connecting not-for-profit and government organizations to a wide range of UVic researchers who share similar interests in engaged research.

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UVic's economic impact

UVic is a proud partner in the Greater Victoria and BC economy. We work with governments, First Nations, businesses and non-profits towards economic and social prosperity.

From jobs to research solutions to our alumni making a global impact, we’re a key contributor to a bright future.

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Find a UVic expert

You can search for a UVic researcher or a specific area of expertise to access the wealth of knowledge our university has to offer. 

Our researchers can also provide expert perspectives and context on breaking news and current events.

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News & events

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Distinctly UVic image of leaf Caring about the well-being of communities and our planet
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UVic-owned properties

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The University of Victoria owns and manages several properties in the Victoria area.

The Vancouver Island Technology Park is home to 31 leading hi-tech firms, which contribute more than $280 million annually to BC’s economy. Our Marine Technology Centre houses seven oceans- and marine-related firms.

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Learn more about UVic owned properties.