Media Releases
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Nature of Things co-host challenges climate overwhelm for Lipson Lecture
Conversations about climate change often lead to feelings of overwhelm and doom. In the face of biodiversity loss and species extinction, the planet’s challenges can feel insurmountable. So where do we start? According to this year’s Lipson Lecture “Where do we go from here? Oceans, climate and healing,” starting where…
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New technique boosts electron microscope’s clarity
A team of researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major breakthrough in electron microscopy that will…
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Psychedelics may offer healing for concussion, traumatic brain injuries
New research from the Christie Lab at UVic reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds for healing traumatic brain injuries.
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UVic supports programs to increase First Nations teachers in K-12
The University of Victoria (UVic) is proud to support four of six First Nations across British Columbia that received significant…
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UVic to launch new programs at John Horgan Campus
On Sept. 2, the John Horgan Campus in Langford opened its doors to students from the University of Victoria (UVic),…
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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…
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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…