Media Release
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Know before you drink: New site helps calculate the benefits of drinking less
For many people, “Dry January” is a time to take a break or cut back on alcohol. But does drinking less have benefits? What if you knew how many minutes of life you could potentially regain by skipping that last drink, or how your weekly alcohol intake measures up compared…
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Visionary leader for new Faculty of Health
The University of Victoria has reached another milestone in its creation of a new Faculty of Health by appointing Tammy…
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UVic teams with Brazil waste pickers to build university
Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership in Brazil, UVic is extending its global reach and its impacts on environmental education beyond…
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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…
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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…