Faculty of Science
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A novel diagnostic test for syphilis
The most widely used diagnostic tests for syphilis can’t differentiate between an active infection and a past one. They’re not good at identifying early and late disease and can’t diagnose congenital syphilis. UVic’s Caroline Cameron and research partners in the US and Spain are working to change that.
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Paul Hoffman wins Kyoto Prize
Paul Hoffman has been steadfast in his explorations of hypotheses that other scientists have ignored. Despite backlash against his research…
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In Memoriam: S. Kim Juniper
In Memoriam for S. Kim Juniper who passed away on June 7, 2024.
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UVic celebrates four new prestigious Vanier scholars and Banting postdoctoral fellow
The University of Victoria is celebrating four outstanding researchers recently announced as 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholars and one prestigious…
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Restoring climate-resilient kelp forests
A team of researchers led by UVic and the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is attempting to regrow kelp forests, working…
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A healthier ocean for all
Learn how one UVic graduate student’s quest to build her own community and share her passion for the marine science…
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Learning amongst the trees
Listening to Kailey Strachan talk about trees, you can immediately tell that it’s a topic she’s passionate about. The biology…
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Sounds of science: finding hope for the ocean with fish sounds
Vanier scholar Hailey Davies is co-leading an education program called FishSounds Educate; an initiative that engages all ages in ocean…
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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…