Health
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Holistic mental well-being
The UVic Mental Health Research Cluster (MHRC) brings together researchers and patients to tackle mental health from multiple angles. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the cluster aims to develop innovative approaches that address mental health challenges, improve care, and reduce stigma.
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Abortion access project lights fire in health grad student
Willow Paul’s masters research on post-abortion support is heavily influenced by her work with the Fireweed Project, a community-led initiative…
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A novel diagnostic test for syphilis
The most widely used diagnostic tests for syphilis can’t differentiate between an active infection and a past one. They’re not…
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Royal Society of Canada honours five UVic researchers
Five University of Victoria researchers are receiving Canada’s highest academic honour.
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Brain injury after overdose
UVic researcher Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera is leading an effort to shine the light on an epidemic¬ underlying the toxic drug…
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Indigenous nursing master’s program marks milestones
In the fall, 25 First Nations and Metis nurses from across BC will embark officially on their graduate studies at…
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UVic celebrates four new prestigious Vanier scholars and Banting postdoctoral fellow
The University of Victoria is celebrating four outstanding researchers recently announced as 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholars and one prestigious…
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Distance learning helps Calgary grad balance life and studies
When Maddy Yonkers crosses the stage for convocation at the University of Victoria in June to receive her bachelor’s degree,…
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Sounds of science: finding hope for the ocean with fish sounds
Vanier scholar Hailey Davies is co-leading an education program called FishSounds Educate; an initiative that engages all ages in ocean…