Media Release
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Record breaking generosity: UVic surpasses $1 million in Giving Tuesday fundraising
Victoria, B.C – This Giving Tuesday, the University of Victoria (UVic) shattered records, surpassing $1 million in total funds raised since launching the initiative in 2016. The milestone reflects the overwhelming support by the community including local alumni for UVic students, programs and initiatives creating meaningful impact for the institution.
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Rare ‘hidden’ trans archives to be digitized to bridge generations
Hundreds of at-risk, rarely seen, audio visual items that document the history of Trans+ activism will be made digitally accessible…
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Three visionaries honoured at UVic fall convocation
This Fall, a pioneer in Indigenous language revitalization and education, a leader in Indigenous governance and laws, and a visionary…
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Research chair sets sights on marine ecosystems
Cutting-edge satellite technologies paired with Indigenous knowledge and historical data will support science and management of marine ecosystems, thanks to…
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Boost to nurse practitioner program supports primary health care
Fifteen more nurse practitioners (NPs) will be trained at the University of Victoria this fall, helping boost the number of…
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Podcasts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
For National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, media are invited to draw on a curated list of…
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Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen puberty
Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents. In…
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Northern elephant seals use deep-sea research sonar as dinner bell
Northern elephant seals were repeatedly captured on camera in the deep Pacific Ocean using sonar from an Ocean Networks Canada…
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History lesson: Identifying a climate ‘tipping point’ for ocean deoxygenation
Massive volcanic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions contributing to an extreme global ocean deoxygenation event over 120 million years ago has…
