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Research
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Great ape behaviour: Unveiling the mysteries
Discover how UVic’s Ammie Kalan uncovers the secrets of great ape behaviour, from stone tool use to cultural diversity.
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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 the research community calls for transparency…
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Environmental monitoring: Seeing the unseen through eDNA
Caren Helbing leads environmental DNA use for conservation and species at risk.
Student experience
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First climate science students cross the convocation stage
Camryn Thompson and Maya deWitt are UVic’s first graduates from the new climate science program.
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Science grad finds career path in chemistry after return to UVic
When Jesse Dutnall started at UVic in 2016, he was planning on going to medical school. But after a change of heart, and a change of…
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Indigenous law grad finds community at the heart of JD/JID experience
Ashley Wehrhahn is Nehiyaw/Plains Cree from Sweetgrass First Nation, which is just outside where she grew up in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, in Treaty 6 and homeland…
Facilities and infrastructure
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Emergency Preparedness Week
Are you prepared for emergencies? Canada’s annual Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 4-10, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the potential hazards in…
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New banners on campus celebrate Lək̓ʷəŋən origin story
Celebrating people, place and planet is a key commitment for the University of Victoria, as is ʔetalnəw̓əl̓ | ÁTOL,NEUEL | Respecting the rights of one another…
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UVic creates permanent memorial in honour of Residential School Survivors
At the 2024 Orange Shirt Day ceremony, UVic will be raising the Survivors’ Flag at a permanent location on campus.
Community engagement
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First climate science students cross the convocation stage
Camryn Thompson and Maya deWitt are UVic’s first graduates from the new climate science program.
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In memoriam: John T. Weaver
The university is mourning the passing of professor emeritus John T. Weaver, who passed away peacefully, at the age of 92, on Saturday, April 26. Our…
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Reflections on my time with the UVic United Way Campaign
For the past eight months I was fortunate enough to work a co-op placement as this year’s United Way Campaign Assistant at UVic. From generating campaign…
University updates
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Supporting community during challenging times
The University of Victoria is diverse and many in our community have ties to Iran, Israel and Palestine. As the growing international conflict and humanitarian crises…
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Bear sighting north-east of campus
Saanich Police are warning that a black bear was sighted on Tuesday, June 17 in the 2300 block of Queenswood Drive, north-east of campus.
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Ring Road closure
Sunday, June 8, 6 p.m. Ring Road has reopened and no further traffic disruptions are anticipated. Thank you for your patience. Sunday, June 8, 3:40 p.m.…