Recent stories
Business, economics & law
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Indigenous approach gives meaning to Western research
A collaboration reveals the key role of relationships in reconciling worldviews to advance knowledge.
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Top 10 stories of 2025
We’ve gathered a few of the top stories from 2025 that highlight the incredible work happening across UVic.
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Graduating entrepreneurship student tailors her BCom journey to build her path and personal brand
Olivia Wein is a graduating BCom student with a concentration in entrepreneurship. She is originally from Pender Island, BC. She discovered a passion for creating and…
Campus & community
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Toxic drug advisory Feb. 27, 2026
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for the Capital Regional District and Cowichan Valley Feb. 27-Mar. 6, 2026.
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Best Diversity Employer 2026
UVic recognized as a Best Diversity Employer for the 15th consecutive year.
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2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Meet this year’s group of inspiring UVic alumni—from an innovative cancer researcher to a leader in youth-driven climate action.
Health
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Could an empathic robot be a part of your future healthcare team?
Research from UVic reviews the current use and future potential of social, empathic humanoid robots
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Seeing REDs: Students study under-fueling in sport
Two UVic graduate students received Mitacs awards to research the cognitive and cerebrovascular effects of relative energy deficiency in sport.
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Celebrating women and girls in science
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
Indigenous
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Shadow theatre shines light on Itelmen culture, language
UVic anthropology assistant professor Tatiana Degai explores Indigenous storytelling through puppetry, film and song.
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Celebrating women and girls in science
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
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New VP Indigenous joins UVic this summer
UVic is pleased to announce Dr. Angela Jaime has been appointed Vice-President Indigenous (VPI) and will join UVic this summer.
Oceans & climate action
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Climate art as climate action
What’s the point of creativity during climate crisis? UVic Master’s student Braedon Lowey found himself stuck on this question while studying literature. In the face of…
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Celebrating women and girls in science
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
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Measuring equity in ocean-based projects
A new tool helps measure equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies, ensuring better outcomes for coastal communities.
Science & technology
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2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Meet this year’s group of inspiring UVic alumni—from an innovative cancer researcher to a leader in youth-driven climate action.
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BC invests $1.9M to advance UVic clean tech, quantum technology
BC invests in research innovation at UVic as part of Look West strategy to create good jobs and strengthen the BC and Canada economies.
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Supercomputers help solve long-standing astronomical problem
Advances in supercomputing have allowed researchers to further their understanding of the evolution of red giant stars.
Society, culture & education
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Climate art as climate action
What’s the point of creativity during climate crisis? UVic Master’s student Braedon Lowey found himself stuck on this question while studying literature. In the face of…
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Celebrating women and girls in science
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
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Top 10 stories of 2025
We’ve gathered a few of the top stories from 2025 that highlight the incredible work happening across UVic.