Oceans & climate action
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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
Environmental sustainability, clean technology and Inuit rights highlighted in this year’s group of remarkable grads A local scientist who analyzes hair to measure environmental toxicology, the founder of a clean tech company developing new ways to generate electricity from both indoor and outdoor light and a fierce defender of Inuit…
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CIFAL Victoria, First Nations co-create emergency planning
CIFAL Victoria is part of a global network but it’s through a local network—of First Nations, academics and emergency preparedness…
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When will net zero be truly possible?
It started with a reunion of sorts, a gathering of old friends and colleagues, all scientists. Over dinner—and for some,…
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Climate science: Relationships with the land
Janna Wale, as a Gitxsan woman from Gitanmaax First Nation understands and values the science inherent in monitoring the seasons…
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Top 10 stories of 2024
From exciting and impactful research discoveries to inspiring recognition and partnerships, the University of Victoria (UVic) community continues to demonstrate…
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How UVic teamed with waste pickers in Brazil to build a university
UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies is issuing micro credential certificates for UNICATA students who complete learning modules.
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Science grad uses machine learning to create Arctic ringed seal detector
Karlee Zammit’s friends like to say that she’s trying to ‘catch them all’. They’re not referring to Pokémon, however, but…
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Surfrider UVic drives switch to reusable to-go cups
The University of Victoria (UVic) has launched an innovative pilot project that could help redefine how the campus community consumes…
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New research puts climate policies to the test
An international research team found only 63 out of 1500 climate policies have led to substantial emissions reductions over the…