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Research
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How ‘beneficial fire’ reduces risk of wildfire: report
Beneficial fire will be essential to reducing wildfire risk and promoting wildfire resilience, according to a report by the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project, based at the…
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Healthy sleep varies widely by country, study finds
Newly published research from the University of Victoria shows that there isn’t a universal standard for what constitutes a healthy night’s sleep, but that it depends…
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Connecting climate action champions
If climate action strength is found in numbers, then last week’s sold-out Victoria Climate Connections event was flexing some serious muscle. Victoria Climate Connections, held at…
Student experience
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Nurse practitioners bring holistic lens to primary care
When Shari Hurst completes her nurse practitioner studies, she will become a primary care provider to up to 1,000 patients in the Victoria region. Hurst, a…
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2024 UVic Co-op Students of the Year
UVic co-op students are innovators who make a positive impact in their workplaces and communities. Each year, we celebrate three outstanding students from our main co-op…
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UVic men’s basketball wins first national banner in 28 years
On March 16, the UVic Vikes men’s basketball team ended an almost three decade streak and are back on top.
Facilities and infrastructure
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Emergency Preparedness Week
Are you prepared for emergencies? Canada’s annual Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4-10, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the potential hazards in…
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New banners on campus celebrate Lək̓ʷəŋən origin story
Celebrating people, place and planet is a key commitment for the University of Victoria, as is ʔetalnəw̓əl̓ | ÁTOL,NEUEL | Respecting the rights of one another…
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UVic creates permanent memorial in honour of Residential School Survivors
At the 2024 Orange Shirt Day ceremony, UVic will be raising the Survivors’ Flag at a permanent location on campus.
Community engagement
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Reflections on my time with the UVic United Way Campaign
For the past eight months I was fortunate enough to work a co-op placement as this year’s United Way Campaign Assistant at UVic. From generating campaign…
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Emergency Preparedness Week
Are you prepared for emergencies? Canada’s annual Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4-10, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the potential hazards in…
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Connecting climate action champions
If climate action strength is found in numbers, then last week’s sold-out Victoria Climate Connections event was flexing some serious muscle. Victoria Climate Connections, held at…
University updates
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In memoriam: John T. Weaver
The university is mourning the passing of professor emeritus John T. Weaver, who passed away peacefully, at the age of 92, on Saturday, April 26. Our…
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Reflecting on the Coroner’s Inquest: Message from Kevin Hall
The BC Coroner’s inquest into the passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko concluded today.
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A message about the BC Coroner’s inquest from President Hall
Today is the first day of the BC Coroner’s inquest into the January 2024 passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, a first-year University of Victoria student living in…