Media releases & advisories
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From kelp to whales: marine heatwaves are reshaping ocean life
New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) highlights how marine heatwaves can dramatically impact marine ecosystems and offers a…
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Climate professor receives $2.5 million grant to document stories globally
Fires rage, floods devastate, storms surge: every day we hear about the impacts of climate change, with ever-increasing casualty counts…
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Forum with alcohol industry ties shows significant bias in reviews of health research
A new study finds the alcohol industry can distort scientific research by downplaying harm through industry-friendly commentary.
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Siila Watt-Cloutier offers radical hope in new podcast
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) at the University of Victoria is proud to present A Radical Act of…
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Chief Frank Brown joins PICS as next Indigenous Climate Fellow
Heiltsuk Hereditary Chief and climate resilience leader Frank Brown, λáλíya̓ sila—meaning “preparing for the largest potlatch”—has joined the Pacific Institute…
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World-first MBA in Advancing Reconciliation graduates its inaugural cohort
The University of Victoria Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) marks…
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Global rankings show UVic leads in sustainable impact
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a frontrunner in relation to sustainable development impact yet again, according to international rankings…
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ONC receives UN Ocean Decade Implementing Partner status
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), a University of Victoria initiative and leader in ocean monitoring and data delivery, has been officially…
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New national blueprint for kelp forests as blue carbon
Kelp forests may offer an untapped option for natural climate solutions, a new study led by University of Victoria shows.