Media Release
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James Webb telescope offers rare glimpse of young planet
A Canadian-led team of international astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery about how young planets form and grow using a creative approach with unique tools of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The telescope was used to study PDS 70, a young star orbited by two growing planets. This remarkable…
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Tiny Founders Andrew Wilkinson & Chris Sparling Named Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year
Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling, co-founders of holding company Tiny (TSXV: TINY), have been named the UVic Peter B. Gustavson…
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Seabed carbon storage overlooked in marine protected area planning
Using marine protected areas (MPAs) to preserve natural carbon storage in key areas of the seafloor could be an additional…
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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…
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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…