Faculty of Social Sciences
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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 18 recipients.
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Fresh perspectives on our unique BSc in Climate Science
Camryn Thompson, a fourth-year Science student, and David Atkinson, co-developer of the BSc in Climate Science program, for their experiences…
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Upcycling lives
UVic geographer Jutta Gutberlet is helping communities of waste pickers in Brazil improve their working conditions, form co-operatives and advance…
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Building Black community on campus
Momentum is building around a movement to build a better sense of Black community and inclusion on the UVic campus.…
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Advancing equity through public health policy
Natasha Thambirajah’s unexpected journey from biochemistry to a 15-year career in public service, advocating for equity in health policy. Explore…
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Teaching climate action
The Transformative Climate Action (TCA) certificate offers tools for sustainable futures. Tailored courses explore diverse perspectives on climate change. Attend…
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Panel, campaign school unpack gender parity in politics
According to the United Nations, women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the…
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Syrian men use photography to explore mental health
UVic President’s Chair Nancy Clark has been working with Syrian men who have resettled in BC on a study that…
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Enacting Indigenous governance
Cheryl Recollet, a Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation member, is exploring Anishinaabe governance and treaty relations in UVic’s Indigenous Governance PhD…