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Business, economics & law
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
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Learning to give back
Gustavson’s Fundraising for Social Purpose course shapes next generation of community leaders For Kyle Empringham, teaching fundraising isn’t just about explaining how charities raise money, it’s…
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UVic sets milestone with 2 Alice Wilson Award recipients in same year
UVic scholars Jamey Jesperson and Allison Selinger are honoured with the Royal Society of Canada’s Alice Wilson Award, while law graduate Nicole Green earns the Justice…
Campus & community
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From the cottage to the classroom: Inside UVic’s Heated Rivalry course
As the weather gets colder, UVic classrooms are heating up with two new courses on pop culture phenomenon Heated Rivalry.
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In memoriam: Marne Jensen
It is with great sadness that the university recognizes the sudden passing of Marne Jensen, former vice-chair of the UVic Board of Governors.
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TEDxVictoria: Limited parking on Oct. 7
UVic will welcome approximately 1,000 additional visitors for TEDxVictoria on Wednesday, Oct. 7, alongside regular classes and campus activities. You can expect significantly higher demand for…
Health
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
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Building a healthier campus together: Expert Q&A on UVic’s approach to substance use health
Real change happens when a community comes together. British Columbia continues to face a toxic drug crisis that has claimed thousands of lives and affected families…
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UVic sets milestone with 2 Alice Wilson Award recipients in same year
UVic scholars Jamey Jesperson and Allison Selinger are honoured with the Royal Society of Canada’s Alice Wilson Award, while law graduate Nicole Green earns the Justice…
Indigenous
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Orange Shirt Day: Gathering in truth, strength and action
On Sept. 29, UVic will honour Orange Shirt Day by gathering to listen, learn and reflect on the truths of residential schools.
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Learning to give back
Gustavson’s Fundraising for Social Purpose course shapes next generation of community leaders For Kyle Empringham, teaching fundraising isn’t just about explaining how charities raise money, it’s…
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UVic sets milestone with 2 Alice Wilson Award recipients in same year
UVic scholars Jamey Jesperson and Allison Selinger are honoured with the Royal Society of Canada’s Alice Wilson Award, while law graduate Nicole Green earns the Justice…
Oceans & climate action
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
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Leading UK behavioural scientist brings climate expertise to UVic
Emma Claydon joins PICS to explore public attitudes towards climate action.
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Researchers find global loss of permafrost accelerating
An international team of researchers has found accelerating permafrost degradation across the Arctic, Antarctic and high-mountain regions.
Science & technology
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
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Royal Society of Canada honours UVic scholars
Four UVic scholars are being recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of the nation’s highest academic honours. This year’s four recipients are being…
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UVic’s 2026 Schulich Leaders
Maya Walton and Jason Zhang are recipients of the 2026 Schulich Leaders Scholarship. Both students have demonstrated leadership within their communities.
Society, culture & education
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From the cottage to the classroom: Inside UVic’s Heated Rivalry course
As the weather gets colder, UVic classrooms are heating up with two new courses on pop culture phenomenon Heated Rivalry.
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
-
Learning to give back
Gustavson’s Fundraising for Social Purpose course shapes next generation of community leaders For Kyle Empringham, teaching fundraising isn’t just about explaining how charities raise money, it’s…
