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Dynamic learning

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The world is interconnected and ever-evolving. We think learning should be too.

Dynamic learning is fuelled by research-inspired insights and hands-on experiences. The interplay of ideas and action gives our students a powerful edge of expertise.

Learning beyond the classroom

Our students learn by doing. Some work with First Nations communities, in international village settings and in wilderness protected areas. Others tackle global innovation challenges or collaborate on ground-breaking research.

"I kept saying 'I can't believe I'm in class right now,' when we were hiking through a national park, talking to locals in a village or wandering through a palace. I realized the value of experiential learning opportunities like these. Instead of simply learning about topics, we saw them first-hand and had the opportunity to engage with them."

—Geography student Julia Bennett, about the geography department’s India Field School.

Co-operative education

With more than 4,200 placements each year, we have one of Canada’s largest university co-operative education programs. Co-op integrates academic studies with relevant paid work experience in more than 40 academic areas.

Close to half of eligible UVic undergraduates take part in co-op and graduate with experience in their field. 75 per cent of our co-op students graduate with job offers.

Undergraduate research awards

Every year, 100 undergraduates from different faculties participate in the Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA) program. Each student pursues independent research with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. They gain direct research experience and a deeper understanding of their field.

Field schools

Field schools provide a transformative learning experience for students and faculty. This hands-on experience allows our students to fully appreciate the practical side of research and data analysis.

Our students travel, conduct research and work with local and international communities under the close supervision of faculty members.

President’s Beyond Borders Fund

Our President’s Beyond Borders Fund encourages students to work and study abroad. We provide funding for students travelling in the Asia-Pacific region, including support for internships, field schools and co-op placements.

LATHE graduate certificate program

The Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LATHE) program prepares graduate students for an academic career in higher education. LATHE students build their teaching portfolios and gain relevant experience while they earn their graduate degree. Instruction is guided by the latest research in the psychology of learning and instruction.

Student stories

Open Group sex in spotlight this Valentine’s Day

Group sex in spotlight this Valentine’s Day

The sexual health and wellbeing of Canadians who take part in group sex will be in the spotlight this Valentine’s Day with the launch of a first-ever national survey dedicated to these common but...

Open Microglia: when good cells go dark

Microglia: when good cells go dark

Marie-Ève Tremblay, her research team and partners at the City University of New York (CUNY) reported some first-in-world findings recently. While the others did the biological and biochemical procedures,...

Open New podcast explores dementia caregiving realities

New podcast explores dementia caregiving realities

When Ashley Sharma graduated from high school, she didn’t imagine that within a few years, she would become her grandmother’s primary caregiver. Sharma’s story is one of four episodes featured...

Open Learning from one another

Learning from one another

This year, we were proud to highlight the ITOTELNEW̱TEL ȽTE: LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER—Elders Engagement Fund as one of our key priorities for Giving Tuesday. This fund, in honour of SWETALIYE,...

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Learning in motion

When we give our students the opportunity to take their learning outside the classroom, they put their innovation into action. They engage directly in problem solving, gain career-relevant expertise and experience deep personal growth.

See more videos from the Dynamic learning at UVic playlist on YouTube.