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A hub for international research excellence

Two major world university rankings released in the last two weeks cast a glowing light on UVic. The Leiden rankings show that UVic is Canada’s most intensive environment for international research collaboration, and the QS subject area rankings put UVic in the world's top 200 universities in five fields.

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Setting a gold standard for literary publishing

The 1967 inaugural issue of the Malahat Review marked the birth of a new type of literary magazine at UVic. After 45 years and 180 issues, the Malahat Review has become one of Canada’s most iconic literary magazines, widely read and respected nationally and abroad.

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Graphic novel explores Indigenous law, aiming to empower and educate

A graphic novel created by the University of Victoria’s Indigenous Law Research Clinic draws on work with seven different legal orders across Canada to help empower Indigenous communities, as well as educate and engage legal practitioners about the complexity and legitimacy of Indigenous law.

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A world-class event comes to UVic June 1-8

Participate or volunteer during eight exciting days of academic excellence, public lectures and community celebrations when more than 7,000 delegates visit the University of Victoria as part of the 50th Anniversary.

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Time+Place: 5 Favourite Campus Landmarks

The spring 2013 issue of the UVic Torch Alumni Magazine has arrived with 50th anniversary essays on five places that make campus great.

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2013 Craigdarroch Research Awards

The 2013 Craigdarroch Research Awards, which honour achievements in research at UVic, were presented at a reception event on May 2. Dr. Pauline van den Driessche, of mathematics, was awarded the David H. Turpin Gold Medal for Career Achievement in Research.

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Pursuing the Wild: The Sichuan Botanical Expedition

On May 23, Sue Milliken and Kelly Dodson of Far Reaches Farm will present on their 2012 plant hunting expedition to Sichuan, China. This 50th anniversary presentation will appeal to the casual gardener, the serious plant aficionado and everyone with a love of adventure.

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UVic's new Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization unit

On Apr. 2, UVic officially launched the Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization (RPKM) unit. UVic has integrated its existing research partnership offices -- UVic IP, OCBR and KM -- into this new "one-stop shop" in support of research and creative activities.

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50th Anniversary Celebrations

50th anniversaryUVic is celebrating its 50th anniversary until June 2013. This is your celebration! Relive the history, attend events and share memories.

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Great Moments

Read 230 highlighted Great Moments in the UVic Annual Review or explore the full list of nominated moments in the online database.

Anniversary Events

Congress 2013Congress 2013

June 1-8, 2013
Eight days of academic excellence, public lectures and community celebrations.

50th Anniversary Deans' Lecture Series

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