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Celebrated teacher becomes a Distinguished Professor

The latest University of Victoria Distinguished Professor is Dr. A. R. (Elango) Elangovan of the Gustavson School of Business. This distinction is the highest academic honour UVic can bestow on a faculty member; only 12 faculty members have been honoured since the creation of the designation in 2002.

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Community-driven research a success

Strong community connections and respect for Indigenous priorities in research have been key to a wide array of UVic research that partners with and serves Indigenous communities. 

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UVic students win national video contest

Four UVic student teams are among the top 25 winners of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council “Storytellers” contest, telling their stories by video of how social sciences and humanities research affects our lives and the world.

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Congress 2013 brings 7,000+ delegates and community celebrations

The Congress 2013 team invites everyone to UVic’s biggest 50th anniversary event: the Congress for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Eight days of academic excellence, free public lectures, community celebrations, art exhibits and musical performances.

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President Turpin’s leadership on student financial awards honoured

One of the most enduring legacies of David Turpin's 13-year tenure as UVic's president is his commitment to increasing the number and value of student financial awards. To recognize Turpin’s leadership in the area, scholarships have been created and will be awarded in his honour to support outstanding UVic students every year.

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Researchers explore popular nature kindergarten program

UVic’s Centre for Early Childhood Research and Policy is part of a two-year study of BC's first outdoor kindergarten, at Sangster Elementary in the Sooke School District. The research looks at cognitive, physical and emotional impacts, as well as effects on environmental awareness and attitudes.

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

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

50th Anniversary Deans' Lecture Series

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Welcome to Congress 2013

Congress 2013--Canada's largest interdisciplinary academic gathering--will be hosted from June 1-8 at the University of Victoria. Eight days of academic excellence, free public lectures, community celebrations, art exhibits and musical performances. Details: http://uviccongress2013.ca/

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