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Research
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Arctic cod grunts: Fish sounds provide clues to conservation
When marine biologist Amalis Riera put a hydrophone in an Arctic cod tank at the University of British Columbia, she wasn’t expecting to hear much. Riera…
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Aerial mapping tool takes flight
Researchers at UVic are partnering with Cowichan Tribes Emergency Services and InDro Robotics to test new drone technology to support risk management for natural disasters.
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David Leitch wins Killam Fellowship
David Leitch is, in his words, a chemical cartographer. And now, as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship, he is poised to map…
Student experience
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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.
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Learning relational responsibility
Since the fall of 2023, students and community members have gathered at the University of Victoria to learn what it means to be a respectful visitor…
Facilities and infrastructure
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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.
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UVic’s McKinnon Pool and future of aquatics infrastructure
Kevin Hall provides an update on McKinnon Pool.
Community engagement
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Learning relational responsibility
Since the fall of 2023, students and community members have gathered at the University of Victoria to learn what it means to be a respectful visitor…
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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Environmental sustainability, clean technology and Inuit rights highlighted in this year’s group of remarkable grads A local scientist who analyzes hair to measure environmental toxicology, the…
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Earthquake preparedness at UVic
British Columbia is in an earthquake zone and it’s important that we’re prepared for when an earthquake strikes. Over the past few weeks there have been…
University updates
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Results in from external review: Statement from President Hall
We now have the results of an external review initiated in the wake of Sidney McIntyre-Starko’s passing, conducted by lawyer and former Abbotsford police chief, Bob…
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Interim report from the Special Advisor on Overdose Prevention & Response
In July 2024, I was appointed Special Advisor to the Provost on Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside…
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Be safe and responsible on St. Patrick’s Day
Message from Jim Dunsdon, AVP Student Affairs Dear students, If you choose to celebrate over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, please do so safely and responsibly. Keep…