Faculty of Social Sciences

Christina Ljubic

Political Science grad reflects on family, Croatia and UVic

The Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995) shaped and steered a lot of Christina Ljubic's path toward a master's degree in political science. "My family is very proud," she says of her family in Toronto and Croatia. "They are all excited to read my thesis on the war."

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Jim Tanaka and Joseph Sheppard with computers

Autism's Own Conference

Growing out of the success of Autism's Own journal — a UVic peer-reviewed journal written and edited by persons with autism — the Centre for Autism Research, Technology, and Education (CARTE) celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 by organizing Autism's Own Conference.

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Barb Roberts

Funding for research, scholarships and bursaries

As the Faculty of Social Sciences' development officer, Barb Roberts works behind the scenes connecting with individuals, businesses, government agencies and foundations all in an effort to promote and secure funding for UVic's amazing students and researchers.

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Chris Jensen

Changing how cities manage their water

Chris Jensen, a UVic master's student in geography, is investigating how to manage rainwater where it falls — on individual buildings, streets, gardens and subdivisions—rather than directing it into storm water systems buried under city streets.

Devin Tepleski

International research opportunities for students

Devin Tepleski, an undergraduate student in Anthropology, worked with Dr. Ann Stahl on the history of village life in relation to global connections. He also won a prestigious International Photography Award for his photographs of Ghanaian villagers being displaced by the construction of a hydro-electric dam that will flood their home village of Bui.

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Exploring different cultures and sharing knowledge

Exploring different cultures and sharing knowledge

Hjalmer Wenstob went to Ghana as a First Nations research apprentice under the mentorship of geography professor Dr. Phil Dearden. Wenstob, a member of the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation, was interested in learning about eco-tourism and community-based conservation practices in other parts of the world.

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We are pleased that you are interested in learning more about the faculty and the seven different social sciences disciplines that examine all aspects of our society and the world we live in.

Whether you are a prospective student, one of our alumni, one of our supporters, or you just want to know more about us, I look forward to the opportunity one day to meet you and to welcome you as a member of our community. —Peter Keller, Dean