SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
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Clean energy found in old coal mines
Cumberland, B.C. was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. Thousands of workers were employed and millions of tonnes of coal were exported over 80 years before the mines were shuttered, leaving deep holes in the ground and a deeper void in the village’s economy. Now, thanks to a partnership…
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Making science accessible through political uncertainty
In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of research and discovery. Too much research remains hidden behind paywalls. As…
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A Place of Medicine: a day with UVic’s inaugural Indigenous Land Steward Loreisa Lepine
Tiny shoots spring up in the courtyard now called A Place of Medicine, home to some of most vital Indigenous…
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How ‘beneficial fire’ reduces risk of wildfire: report
Beneficial fire will be essential to reducing wildfire risk and promoting wildfire resilience, according to a report by the POLIS…
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Aerial mapping tool takes flight
Researchers at UVic are partnering with Cowichan Tribes Emergency Services and InDro Robotics to test new drone technology to support…
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Surfrider UVic drives switch to reusable to-go cups
The University of Victoria (UVic) has launched an innovative pilot project that could help redefine how the campus community consumes…
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Clues to the cosmos, cognition, cancer, climate and beyond
From ground-breaking research in particle and astrophysics to innovative studies in neuroscience, human health, energy modelling and beyond, UVic’s Arbutus…