Society, culture & education
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Climate art as climate action
What’s the point of creativity during climate crisis? UVic Master’s student Braedon Lowey found himself stuck on this question while studying literature. In the face of a climate crisis with ever-more-visible impacts on human and non-human life, why bother doing art at all? The question led him to his Master’s…
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Celebrating women and girls in science
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen…
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Top 10 stories of 2025
We’ve gathered a few of the top stories from 2025 that highlight the incredible work happening across UVic.
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Environmental studies grad student finds hope in the rainforest at COP30
Travelling to the United Nations climate summit deep in the Brazilian Amazon was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Rekha Marcus.
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Wolves get clever with crab traps
Wild wolf behaviour on BC’s central coast may represent the first documented case of potential tool use in the species,…
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Testosterone in body odour linked to perceptions of social status
New research from UVic looks at the role our sense of smell plays in navigating social status.
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Transformative degree helps grad bring together care, justice and public health
Andrea Figueroa is completing a Master of Public Health at UVic with a focus on Indigenous health. They are originally…