Media Releases
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Overuse, warming climate put popular alpine ecosystems at risk
BC’s Coast Mountains—also known as Vancouver’s playground—are gaining popularity among people striking out in search of nature. But are outdoor visitors actually hurting the ecosystems that they love? A team of researchers led by the University of Victoria (UVic) is partnering with the Squamish Nation and BC Parks to investigate…
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UVic launches world’s first library-based institute of advanced studies
In an era of misinformation, disinformation and information overload, academic libraries are no longer simply repositories for the products of…
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UVic welcomes $5M boost to scale Indigenous priorities and reconciliation
UVic is recognized for its national leadership in advancing education for Indigenous young people with a $5-million investment from the…
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UVic research predicts worldwide glacier erosion
Glaciers carved the deep valleys of Banff, eroded Ontario to deposit the fertile soils of the Prairies and continue to…
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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…