Media releases & advisories
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Where are the zombie worms?
An Ocean Networks Canada supported experiment has revealed the absence of the “bone devourer,” Osedax, on submerged whale bones, bringing…
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UVic scores three Signal Awards for social impact podcasts
Two podcasts produced by research teams at the University of Victoria are making international waves, winning accolades from the 2025…
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New policy outlines expectations for Indigenous-specific opportunities at UVic
Indigenous self-determination is at the heart of the University of Victoria’s (UVic) newest policy, shaped by Elders’ Teachings and Indigenous…
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Nature of Things co-host challenges climate overwhelm for Lipson Lecture
Conversations about climate change often lead to feelings of overwhelm and doom. In the face of biodiversity loss and species…
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New technique boosts electron microscope’s clarity
A team of researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major breakthrough in electron microscopy that will…
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Psychedelics may offer healing for concussion, traumatic brain injuries
New research from the Christie Lab at UVic reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds for healing traumatic brain injuries.
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UVic supports programs to increase First Nations teachers in K-12
The University of Victoria (UVic) is proud to support four of six First Nations across British Columbia that received significant…
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UVic to launch new programs at John Horgan Campus
On Sept. 2, the John Horgan Campus in Langford opened its doors to students from the University of Victoria (UVic),…
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Overuse, warming climate put popular alpine ecosystems at risk
BC’s Coast Mountains—also known as Vancouver’s playground—are gaining popularity among people striking out in search of nature. But are outdoor…