Media Release
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A pivotal moment: PICS offers expert insight to CleanBC review
British Columbia stands at a pivotal moment for climate policy, as the Government of BC prepares to release the review of its climate plan, CleanBC. The review takes place in the context of intensifying climate impacts, rising cost of living, straining public services and worsening geopolitical instability. To support evidence-based…
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Drift logs destroying intertidal ecosystems: research
Logs are a familiar sight on the beaches along the coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii and are often…
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Where are the zombie worms?
An Ocean Networks Canada supported experiment has revealed the absence of the “bone devourer,” Osedax, on submerged whale bones, bringing…
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UVic scores three Signal Awards for social impact podcasts
Two podcasts produced by research teams at the University of Victoria are making international waves, winning accolades from the 2025…
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New policy outlines expectations for Indigenous-specific opportunities at UVic
Indigenous self-determination is at the heart of the University of Victoria’s (UVic) newest policy, shaped by Elders’ Teachings and Indigenous…
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Nature of Things co-host challenges climate overwhelm for Lipson Lecture
Conversations about climate change often lead to feelings of overwhelm and doom. In the face of biodiversity loss and species…
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New technique boosts electron microscope’s clarity
A team of researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major breakthrough in electron microscopy that will…
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Psychedelics may offer healing for concussion, traumatic brain injuries
New research from the Christie Lab at UVic reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds for healing traumatic brain injuries.
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UVic supports programs to increase First Nations teachers in K-12
The University of Victoria (UVic) is proud to support four of six First Nations across British Columbia that received significant…