Student experience
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Clarifying UVic policies amidst end of drug decriminalization
Earlier this month, the BC Government announced that the illicit substances decriminalization pilot will end on Jan. 31, 2026. We know that some UVic community members may have questions about how these changes might affect substance use health and harm reduction measures on our campus. The university remains committed to the goals outlined in our Substance Use Health Strategy. We take our role in supporting…
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Supporting UVic’s Iranian community
Our hearts go out to impacted students, staff and faculty as widespread protests continue in Iran due to escalating economic…
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A healthy start to 2026
Message to students from Jim Dunsdon, AVP Student Affairs Dear students, Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing winter…
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Water damage to upper floors of Mearns-McPherson Library
Some water damage has occurred at Mearns-McPherson Library due to heavy rainfall.
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Joyce Family Foundation triples its support for students
Building on the spirit and legacy of Tim Horton’s co-founder, Ron Joyce, the Joyce Family Foundation award gives UVic students…
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Environmental studies grad student finds hope in the rainforest at COP30
Travelling to the United Nations climate summit deep in the Brazilian Amazon was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Rekha Marcus.
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Healing from harms caused
A message from Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, Acting President & Vice-Chancellor
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Divisive events on campus
The University of Victoria is aware that a divisive public talk is being planned on our campus on Dec. 2,…
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Grad students STRIDE into health research excellence
Participants in UVic mentorship program advance knowledge in dementia care, diabetes, menopause and brain health.