Our passion inspires
Students learn best if they feel a sense of community in their classes, and if they feel what they're learning has practical applications to their lives. Students actively participate in my classes, and feel a personal connection to the course and the material.
Award-winning Psychology professor Dr. Martin Smith is developing innovative ways of increasing student engagement in university classes.
The art of teaching to classes like Psychology 100 brings major challenges like the diversity of the students (from engineering students to psychology majors) and the technological expectations of the modern student who wants "a quick, well-produced presentation, not just a talking head," he says.
In a typically fast-paced lecture, Smith will combine computer presentations with video clips and class discussions that will see him move up and down the aisles. He also does his best to put names to the crowd by asking students to provide digital photos for him to memorize.
UVic faculty like Martin Smith are passionate about the topics they teach and the research they undertake. Take our virtual tour to learn more about classroom experiences at UVic.
Be brilliant
by nature
Health Information Science student Mike Han is enthusiastic about the west coast lifestyle.
Health Information Science student Angela Jurj can't get enough of Victoria's year-round activities.
Carli Kennedy was the 2008 winner of the Victoria Medal as the top fine arts student, and loves taking advantage of all that the West Coast has to offer.
Science student Jessie Toynbee takes full advantage of our amazing West Coast environment, whether that means swimming in the local lakes or hiking a local mountain during a study break.
Inspiring
teaching
Maureen Bradley, an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing, is an award-winning filmmaker who involves students in the world of film.
Award-winning Psychology professor Dr. Martin Smith structures his courses around three themes: engagement, activity and personalization.
UVic School of Nursing professor Gweneth Doane is a past winner of Canada’s top university teaching honour, the prestigious 3M Teaching Fellowship. She exemplifies the type of inspiring teaching you'll find throughout UVic.
Ian Walker shares his knowledge and passion for his field in lectures and, more importantly, through 'real world' examples and research experiences.
Research
David Sinton, Canada Research Chair in Integrated Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, describes the focus of his research as "plumbing, but not on the conventional scale."
UVic astronomer Kim Venn is fascinated by the serendipitous chemical reactions in the universe that led to our existence.
Curran Crawford is a member of UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic), a leader in the promotion and development of creative energy alternatives.
For UVic astrophysicist Dr. Arif Babul, the Universe is more comprehensible each day. In fact, he believes astronomers are on the the brink of explaining the origin of the Universe.
Making
a difference
Dr. Jamie Dopp finds poetry a powerful way for students to tap into their emotions.
UVic's Centre for Aboriginal Health Research is helping Aboriginal communities find strategies to improve health.
Francis Lau Lau is humbled by his recent experience working with a palliative care team at a local hospice. His research helps the team support families of the patients there.
Amanda and Jessie are two members of UVic's Native Students Union, a group that facilitates strong cultural and spiritual ties between First Nations, Métis, Inuit, status and non-status students.
Real life
learning
Business student Natasha Marshall recently spent two co-op terms as a mental health supervisor assistant and youth support worker for her Indigenous community.
In her co-op term, Jen Comer experienced first-hand how young professionals are an asset in the workplace because of the passion, unique perspectives and knowledge they bring to situations.
Sean Toscano learned real-world professional skills and gained hands-on industry experience in his two co-op placements in UVic's Systems department. His projects are used by thousands of students every day.
After Business student Jennifer Richardson spent a four-month co-op work term as a customer service representative with the Bank of Montreal's Financial Group she went on to a permanent position with the Ministry of Community Services.
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