Student experience
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BC Budget 2026 delays funding for student housing
The Province of British Columbia has decided to delay our 510-bed student residence project under the constraints of Budget 2026.
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Seeing REDs: Students study under-fueling in sport
Two UVic graduate students received Mitacs awards to research the cognitive and cerebrovascular effects of relative energy deficiency in sport.
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University flags lowered to honour Tumbler Ridge victims
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that took place in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. Our hearts go out to everyone in…
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Offering support in difficult times
A message from Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, Acting President & Vice-Chancellor
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Toxic drug advisory Feb. 6, 2026
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Feb. 6-13, 2026.
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Message of care after a violent off-campus incident
Late last week, an international student was assaulted near Tuscany Village. Saanich Police (SPD) are actively investigating.
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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…
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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…