University updates
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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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Toxic Drug Advisory Jan. 26, 2026
The BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a toxic drug advisory for the Province of British Columbia.
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Temporary systems outages
An unexpected power outage in the data centre has impacted many technical services at UVic, including Banner and FAST.
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New VP Indigenous joins UVic this summer
UVic is pleased to announce Dr. Angela Jaime has been appointed Vice-President Indigenous (VPI) and will join UVic this summer.
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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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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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University flag to be lowered for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The university flag will be lowered on Friday, Dec. 6 to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on…
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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,…