Recent stories
Business, economics & law
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Here for sustainable period care
Jayesh Vekariya is in the business of equitable access to period care in BC.
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Here for people in need
Jack Taylor is brewing special dialogues on reconciliation during his co-op term with Indigenous Roots Coffee Co.
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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.
Campus & community
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UVic’s new biomedical engineering director on the future of a growing field
John White, director of UVic’s Biomedical Engineering program, on wearables, AI diagnostics, and where the field is headed.
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Meet UVic at Ship Point this summer
UVic invites the community to a new downtown pop-up location at Ship Point to connect with scholars and entrepreneurs of all ages.
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Unplanned power outage affecting some campus buildings
An unplanned power outage is affecting a number of buildings on the north and west sides of campus.
Health
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UVic’s new biomedical engineering director on the future of a growing field
John White, director of UVic’s Biomedical Engineering program, on wearables, AI diagnostics, and where the field is headed.
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Team Canada draws on sports science alum’s expertise leading to World Cup
UVic PhD graduate, Patrick Cormier worked behind the scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada’s men’s national team.
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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…
Indigenous
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Building good energy in the upper Skeena
A new mentorship is strengthening northern community energy leadership through local knowledge, trust and collaboration.
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Honouring Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas: A celebration of leadership, relationships and shared responsibility
After 27 years at UVic, Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas honoured by the community in a traditional Coast Salish Ceremony.
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Here for Indigenous-led marine research
Kinoogeix Mikki Mitchell spent a summer studying cultural, ceremonial and food harvests as part of the UVic Sustainability Scholars program.
Oceans & climate action
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Program prepares next generation of planners for changing world
The new Master of Community Planning program at UVic launches September 2026, preparing graduates for complex challenges.
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Building good energy in the upper Skeena
A new mentorship is strengthening northern community energy leadership through local knowledge, trust and collaboration.
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Ecological novelty and climate change
As temperatures continue to rise, scientists are witnessing the emergence of ecological conditions with no historical precedent.
Science & technology
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UVic’s new biomedical engineering director on the future of a growing field
John White, director of UVic’s Biomedical Engineering program, on wearables, AI diagnostics, and where the field is headed.
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Team Canada draws on sports science alum’s expertise leading to World Cup
UVic PhD graduate, Patrick Cormier worked behind the scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada’s men’s national team.
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UVic satellite to probe climate, open-source radio
MARMOTSat, set to launch in July, is the second mission in a growing satellite program at UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research.
Society, culture & education
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Here for Indigenous-led marine research
Kinoogeix Mikki Mitchell spent a summer studying cultural, ceremonial and food harvests as part of the UVic Sustainability Scholars program.
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Here for sustainable period care
Jayesh Vekariya is in the business of equitable access to period care in BC.
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Here for getting outside
Merah Gasmo is making an impact in her community by sharing her passion for nature literacy and inspiring a love for the outdoors among her students.