Media Releases
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Nature Bee CEO wins Distinguished Alumni Award
For Katie Gamble, making an unbee-lievable difference in the world all started at the University of Victoria. Gamble, founder and CEO of Nature Bee, has been named a 2025 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, for her leadership in sustainability and commitment to inclusive hiring practices. What started as a business…
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Group sex in spotlight this Valentine’s Day
The sexual health and wellbeing of Canadians who take part in group sex will be in the spotlight this Valentine’s…
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James Webb telescope offers rare glimpse of young planet
A Canadian-led team of international astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery about how young planets form and grow using a…
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Tiny Founders Andrew Wilkinson & Chris Sparling Named Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year
Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling, co-founders of holding company Tiny (TSXV: TINY), have been named the UVic Peter B. Gustavson…
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Seabed carbon storage overlooked in marine protected area planning
Using marine protected areas (MPAs) to preserve natural carbon storage in key areas of the seafloor could be an additional…
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Know before you drink: New site helps calculate the benefits of drinking less
For many people, “Dry January” is a time to take a break or cut back on alcohol. But does drinking…
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Visionary leader for new Faculty of Health
The University of Victoria has reached another milestone in its creation of a new Faculty of Health by appointing Tammy…
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UVic teams with Brazil waste pickers to build university
Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership in Brazil, UVic is extending its global reach and its impacts on environmental education beyond…
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Record breaking generosity: UVic surpasses $1 million in Giving Tuesday fundraising
Victoria, B.C – This Giving Tuesday, the University of Victoria (UVic) shattered records, surpassing $1 million in total funds raised…