Faculty of Science
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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 thoughts our with his wife Ludmilla, his three children and eight grandchildren. John was a longtime professor in the department of Physics and Astronomy…
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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…
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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…
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David Leitch wins Killam Fellowship
David Leitch is, in his words, a chemical cartographer. And now, as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Dorothy Killam…
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Celebrating research and teaching excellence
Eighteen researchers, teachers, students and artists are receiving UVic’s REACH awards, which pay tribute to campus leaders who champion dynamic…
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When will net zero be truly possible?
It started with a reunion of sorts, a gathering of old friends and colleagues, all scientists. Over dinner—and for some,…
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UVic microbiology student named Rhodes Scholar
For Shaeleen (Shae) Mihalynuk, there are three things in life that matter most: community, health and joy. There has certainly…
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Science grad uses machine learning to create Arctic ringed seal detector
Karlee Zammit’s friends like to say that she’s trying to ‘catch them all’. They’re not referring to Pokémon, however, but…
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Gitxsan student part of UVic research aimed at improving her community’s health
K’sana Wood Lynes-Ford brings to the University of Victoria a love for chemistry and how it explains the world around…