The University of Victoria (UVic) is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
Whether studying Indigenous fish traps, developing faster diagnosis for urinary tract infections or building relationships for future collaborations at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) women at UVic continue to move science and society into the future.
Health benefits for people and planet
UVic scientists, led by PhD student Linda K. Nartey (pictured above), and community partners have developed a faster, more accurate way to diagnose urinary tract infections, which affect 150 million people and cost $3.5 billion a year.
Read the story: Better diagnosis, faster relief for urinary tract infections
A passion for local Indigenous culture and archaeology
K’ómoks First Nation member and archaeology grad Jennifer Preece combines her UVic education with cultural teachings as she explores new learnings about ancient fish traps.
Read the story: UVic grad finds passion for archaeology
The power of collaborative action
Attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil showed environmental studies graduate student Rekha Marcus the important work that many people worldwide are doing to counter climate change and create a better future.
Read the story: Environment studies grad student finds hope in the rainforest at COP30
UVic celebrates first climate science grads
As the inaugural graduates of North America’s first climate science program, UVic grads Camryn Thompson and Maya deWitt studied the complexities of human-induced climate change and gained essential skills for transforming their knowledge into actions.
Read the story: First climate science students cross the convocation stage
Mentorship that makes a difference for women in engineering
Led by students, for students, UVic Women in Engineering, Science & Technology brings together female-identifying students across age groups and disciplines to tackle complex, real-world design challenges—and to lift each other up along the way.
Read the story: Creating space and building the future of women in engineering
