Faculty of Humanities
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An archive of their own
When you ask graduating Honours English student and Loran Scholar Maya Wei Yan Linsley about their work, they might tell you, “I took being a nerd a little too seriously.” You could call research the driving force behind Linsley’s English degree. They were drawn to UVic by the opportunities for…
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Three honorary degrees at spring 2024 convocation
Three distinguished individuals from diverse fields will be awarded honorary degrees by UVic during its spring convocation ceremonies taking place…
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The language of community
As a student in Mandarin classes at UVic, Mina Guan approached the material as someone who grew up with Mandarin…
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Supporting first-generation students
A new UVic program is helping first-generation students build community, overcome feelings of alienation and imposter syndrome, and support them…
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Indigenous student success propelled by timely support
Indigenous student Ryder’s journey to success at UVic, from financial concerns to empowerment, aided by supportive community and tailored scholarships.
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Recognizing research and teaching excellence
Twenty researchers, teachers and students are receiving University of Victoria’s REACH awards.
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Advancing careers and UN sustainability goals
UVic’s co-op program launched a new initiative that helps students directly link their work to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable…
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Studying Ukraine’s national literature in wartime
Olha Chaplia was finishing her dissertation in Ukraine when Russia launched a full-scale invasion in 2022. With aid from the…
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2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
An environmental problem-solver healing our dirt, an ocean engineer unlocking climate data and a grassroots activist are among this year’s…