Media Releases
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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 School of Business 2025 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award (DEYA) recipients. Tiny owns over 40 businesses including Letterboxd, the popular social network for film lovers, and AeroPress, makers of…
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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…
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Rare ‘hidden’ trans archives to be digitized to bridge generations
Hundreds of at-risk, rarely seen, audio visual items that document the history of Trans+ activism will be made digitally accessible…
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Three visionaries honoured at UVic fall convocation
This Fall, a pioneer in Indigenous language revitalization and education, a leader in Indigenous governance and laws, and a visionary…
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Research chair sets sights on marine ecosystems
Cutting-edge satellite technologies paired with Indigenous knowledge and historical data will support science and management of marine ecosystems, thanks to…