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  • Be safe and responsible on St. Patrick’s Day

    Be safe and responsible on St. Patrick’s Day

    Message from Jim Dunsdon, AVP Student Affairs Dear students, If you choose to celebrate over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, please do so safely and responsibly. Keep in mind the following information and university guidelines to help you and our community stay safe. Emergency Support or Safety Concerns Emergencies & First Aid…

  • Toxic Drug advisory

    Toxic Drug advisory

    Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Mar. 11-18, 2025. Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater…

  • Earthquake preparedness at UVic

    Earthquake preparedness at UVic

    British Columbia is in an earthquake zone and it’s important that we’re prepared for when an earthquake strikes. Over the…

  • University of Victoria supports coroner’s inquest 

    University of Victoria supports coroner’s inquest 

    The University of Victoria (UVic) welcomes the BC Coroners Service’s recent announcement of an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the passing of…

  • Public Interest Disclosure Act – what you need to know

    Public Interest Disclosure Act – what you need to know

    As of Dec.1, 2024, post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are subject to the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA).

  • It’s Data Privacy Week – Put Privacy First

    It’s Data Privacy Week – Put Privacy First

    Data Privacy Week is all about raising awareness around the importance of protecting personal information and respecting privacy rights. It…

  • Taking action on gender-based violence

    Taking action on gender-based violence

    Every December, the University of Victoria takes time to pay homage to the National Day of Remembrance and Action on…