Recent stories
Business, economics & law
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UVic grad and legal advocate challenges economic injustice
Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient Ryan Tonkin works in philosophy, law, and public policy to understand social systems and economic injustice.
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UVic law grad applies Indigenous legal teachings to a global context
Rebecca Wong (she/her) is graduating from the JD/JID program. Find out how she’s applying what she’s learned to a global context.
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UVic has three new Canada Research Chairs
Transformative justice, tailored language resources, ocean renewable energy and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17.
Campus & community
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Ocean Networks Canada leadership update
Kate Moran’s current term as Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) president and CEO concludes on June 30, 2026.
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A lifetime of impact and mentorship
A leading scholar and influential voice in her field, Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to informed policy debates on sex work, maternal care and health equity. Her…
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UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research
2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 that focuses on land sustainability.
Health
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Extreme heat regulations for farm workers need updates: report
The heat dome five years ago demonstrated that heat stress affects agricultural workers greater than other BC workers, according to a new report from BC Policy…
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Distance program helps public health grad prioritize family and community
Mathew Hupfield worked in fundraising and policy health-related roles for over a decade. He’s now graduating with a degree in public health.
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Health research connects community
UVic hosted the annual health research symposium in May, which explored advancing health through community, culture and change.
Indigenous
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UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research
2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 that focuses on land sustainability.
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UVic associate professor, student receive Indspire Awards
UVic associate professor Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin and student Garrett Hrechka were celebrated during the 2026 Indspire Awards.
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Distance program helps public health grad prioritize family and community
Mathew Hupfield worked in fundraising and policy health-related roles for over a decade. He’s now graduating with a degree in public health.
Oceans & climate action
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Extreme heat regulations for farm workers need updates: report
The heat dome five years ago demonstrated that heat stress affects agricultural workers greater than other BC workers, according to a new report from BC Policy…
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UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research
2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 that focuses on land sustainability.
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Sea change in BC’s marine energy sector
UVic researchers and partners are advancing B.C.’s marine renewable energy sector to cut diesel use and power coastal communities.
Science & technology
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UVic’s upgraded cloud computing site drives Canadian research and data sovereignty
Arbutus Cloud, Canada’s largest cloud computing site for academic research, is now faster while improving sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) and data processing capabilities.
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UVic double major grad charts a course in medical biophysics
Kiana Gallagher is graduating with a double major in physics and computer science. Afterwards, she’ll head straight to the University of Toronto to pursue a master’s…
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UVic science grad learns from and supports Indigenous-led work firsthand
During his time at UVic, Anakin Bennett pursued opportunities across BC that blended biology, conservation and Indigenous-led stewardship.
Society, culture & education
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A lifetime of impact and mentorship
A leading scholar and influential voice in her field, Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to informed policy debates on sex work, maternal care and health equity. Her…
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Behind the UVic mascot, a teacher in the making
Elena Mairs, the education student behind the University of Victoria’s mascot Thunder dons convocation gown.
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How this grad found community at UVic as an international student
International student, Si Micari-Lawless, worked as a research assistant and is graduating with an honours degree in English.