Faculty of Social Sciences
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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.
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Program prepares next generation of planners for changing world
The new Master of Community Planning program at UVic launches September 2026, preparing graduates for complex challenges.
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Building good energy in the upper Skeena
A new mentorship is strengthening northern community energy leadership through local knowledge, trust and collaboration.
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Ecological novelty and climate change
As temperatures continue to rise, scientists are witnessing the emergence of ecological conditions with no historical precedent.
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TEDxVictoria spotlights five speakers from UVic
When looking for a new way forward, TEDxVictoria turned to University of Victoria (UVic) scholars. TEDxVictoria will bring environmental innovators, academic leaders, artists and boundary-pushers to the…
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Here for Indigenous-led marine research
Kinoogeix Mikki Mitchell spent a summer studying cultural, ceremonial and food harvests as part of the UVic Sustainability Scholars program.
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A lifetime of impact and mentorship
UVic scientist and sociologist, Cecilia Benoit to receive appointment to the Order of Canada.