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Research
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Healthy sleep varies widely by country, study finds
Newly published research from the University of Victoria shows that there isn’t a universal standard for what constitutes a healthy night’s sleep, but that it depends…
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Connecting climate action champions
If climate action strength is found in numbers, then last week’s sold-out Victoria Climate Connections event was flexing some serious muscle. Victoria Climate Connections, held at…
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Arctic cod grunts: Fish sounds provide clues to conservation
When marine biologist Amalis Riera put a hydrophone in an Arctic cod tank at the University of British Columbia, she wasn’t expecting to hear much. Riera…
Student experience
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Nurse practitioners bring holistic lens to primary care
When Shari Hurst completes her nurse practitioner studies, she will become a primary care provider to up to 1,000 patients in the Victoria region. Hurst, a…
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2024 UVic Co-op Students of the Year
UVic co-op students are innovators who make a positive impact in their workplaces and communities. Each year, we celebrate three outstanding students from our main co-op…
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UVic men’s basketball wins first national banner in 28 years
On March 16, the UVic Vikes men’s basketball team ended an almost three decade streak and are back on top.
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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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…
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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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Connecting climate action champions
If climate action strength is found in numbers, then last week’s sold-out Victoria Climate Connections event was flexing some serious muscle. Victoria Climate Connections, held at…
University updates
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A message about the BC Coroner’s inquest from President Hall
Today is the first day of the BC Coroner’s inquest into the January 2024 passing of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, a first-year University of Victoria student living in…
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University flag lowered for Day of Mourning
The university flag will be lowered on Monday, April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning.
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Shaping our future through greater collaboration: Message from President Hall
Since 2020, I have been honored to be UVic’s president, and I am grateful for the trust the committee and Board of Governors have shown in…