Campus and community
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Research
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Transformative voice in waste governance named award finalist
UVic geographer Jutta Gutberlet studies one of society’s most persistent challenges: what we do with the things we throw away.
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
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UVic sets milestone with 2 Alice Wilson Award recipients in same year
UVic scholars Jamey Jesperson and Allison Selinger are honoured with the Royal Society of Canada’s Alice Wilson Award, while law graduate Nicole Green earns the Justice…
Student experience
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Building a healthier campus together: Expert Q&A on UVic’s approach to substance use health
Real change happens when a community comes together. British Columbia continues to face a toxic drug crisis that has claimed thousands of lives and affected families…
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Learning to give back
Gustavson’s Fundraising for Social Purpose course shapes next generation of community leaders For Kyle Empringham, teaching fundraising isn’t just about explaining how charities raise money, it’s…
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Welcome to the 2026 fall term
Welcoming new and returning UVic students with information on resources, events, wellness and safety services, and more.
Facilities and infrastructure
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UVic website temporary outage
Last updated: 3:15 p.m. University Systems has resolved the issue impacting uvic.ca and web.uvic.ca. These systems have been restored. Update 12:45 p.m. A global cybersecurity issue…
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TEDxVictoria: Limited parking on Oct. 7
UVic will welcome approximately 1,000 additional visitors for TEDxVictoria on Wednesday, Oct. 7, alongside regular classes and campus activities. You can expect significantly higher demand for…
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Air quality concerns at Ian Stewart Complex
The Alumni office wing of Ian Stewart Complex will re-open Sept. 2. We expect the rest of the building, including the ice rink, to re-open Sept.…
Community engagement
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Field school connects Japanese Canadian internment history to community
A collaboration between the Nikkei National Museum and UVic’s Past Wrongs, Future Choices project brings together students, educators and community members for a field school that…
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How UVic’s Sustainability Scholars support communities
From watershed protection to Indigenous land rights, students help Greater Victoria organizations tackle real-world challenges.
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Ideas ignite UVic speakers at TEDxVictoria
The fertile ground of UVic is slated to bloom with ideation and inspiration as the host venue of TEDxVictoria on Oct. 7.
University updates
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UVic website temporary outage
Last updated: 3:15 p.m. University Systems has resolved the issue impacting uvic.ca and web.uvic.ca. These systems have been restored. Update 12:45 p.m. A global cybersecurity issue…
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Flags lowered to mark the CFB Wainwright tragedy
The university flags will be lowered on Oct. 19 till further notice to mark the deaths that occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on…
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Building a healthier campus together: Expert Q&A on UVic’s approach to substance use health
Real change happens when a community comes together. British Columbia continues to face a toxic drug crisis that has claimed thousands of lives and affected families…