University updates
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Interim report from the Special Advisor on Overdose Prevention & Response
In July 2024, I was appointed Special Advisor to the Provost on Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside students, staff, faculty, researchers, community partners, and individuals with lived and living experience of the toxic drug crisis. Their insights have been essential in…
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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…
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Toxic Drug advisory
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Mar. 11-18, 2025. Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater…
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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…
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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…
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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).
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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…
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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…
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Responding to divisive events
The university is aware that the Muslim Student Association (MSA) has been planning two events with divisive and controversial speakers…