Research
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Extreme heat regulations for farm workers need updates: report
The heat dome five years ago demonstrated that heat stress affects agricultural workers greater than other BC workers, according to a new report from BC Policy Solutions authored by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers. The report, Protecting BC workers in a warming climate: Recommendations for WorkSafeBC, issued Tuesday intends to…
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UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research
2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal…
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UVic’s upgraded cloud computing site drives Canadian research and data sovereignty
Arbutus Cloud, Canada’s largest cloud computing site for academic research, is now faster while improving sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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UVic grad and legal advocate challenges economic injustice
Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient Ryan Tonkin works in philosophy, law, and public policy to understand social systems and economic…
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Patience with purpose: new UVic president offers inspiring vision
Dr. Rhonda McEwen appointed next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria.
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Health research connects community
UVic hosted the annual health research symposium in May, which explored advancing health through community, culture and change.
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Sea change in BC’s marine energy sector
UVic researchers and partners are advancing B.C.’s marine renewable energy sector to cut diesel use and power coastal communities.
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Study aims to power First Nations energy sovereignty
Three B.C. First Nations partner with UVic researchers and government to explore opportunities for Nation-owned clean energy infrastructure.
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UVic has three new Canada Research Chairs
Transformative justice, tailored language resources, ocean renewable energy and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17.