Student experience

  • Advancing careers and UN sustainability goals

    Advancing careers and UN sustainability goals

    UVic’s co-op program launched a new initiative that helps students directly link their work to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UVic co-operative education (co-op) students have always been changemakers—the work they tackle in their work terms are often focused on making positive change to the world around…

  • Fresh perspectives on our unique BSc in Climate Science

    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…

  • Advancing equity through public health policy

    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…

  • Panel, campaign school unpack gender parity in politics

    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…

  • Bombardier partnership for sustainable aviation

    Bombardier partnership for sustainable aviation

    UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) will be Bombardier’s first academic partner on the sustainability-focused EcoJet Research Project.

  • Enacting Indigenous governance

    Enacting Indigenous governance

    Cheryl Recollet, a Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation member, is exploring Anishinaabe governance and treaty relations in UVic’s Indigenous Governance PhD…

  • Conserving rockfish with data and science literacy

    Conserving rockfish with data and science literacy

    Hailey Davies has always had an appreciation and concern for nature and animals. After moving to Victoria for her undergraduate…

  • Re-storying colonial history through a trans anti-colonial lens

    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…

  • Leading with the heart

    Leading with the heart

    Nicole York has always been drawn to research, finding joy in solving puzzles and exploring the unknown. Her fascination led…