Faculty of Social Sciences
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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 her story on the Work It podcast.
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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…
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Re-storying colonial history through a trans anti-colonial lens
By Jamey Jesperson faces the uphill battle for visibility navigating academia as a trans woman studying anti-colonial histories. Her journey…
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Closing the service gap for youth
As a postdoctoral researcher focused on social and cultural dimensions of health, Dr. Andrea Mellor’s research looks to strengthen health…
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UVic celebrates top researchers
UVic researchers awarded seven Vanier scholarships and three Banting fellowships in 2023, spearheading diverse research projects for next three years.