Community

Research partnerships

UVic’s research partnerships team connects industry, government and business partners with cross-campus research expertise.

The team can also help you access sponsored research and technology development funding programs.

Mechanical engineering capstone

You bring the challenge; we create the solutions. Mechanical engineering students complete a capstone project in their final year to solve real-world problems proposed by community partners like you. Learn how partnering with us can benefit your organization and how to submit a proposal.

Community outreach

UVic’s Science Venture provides innovative, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming to youth ages 5 to 18 across Vancouver Island. Our students help deliver year-round activities such as:

• summer camps
• workshops
• after-school clubs

HighTechU is an innovative learning community for BC high-school-aged youth to:

• make connections
• build professional skills
• explore diverse education and career pathways related to technology

Based at UVic’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, HighTechU participants work on hands-on projects that build a passion for technology.

GoEngGirl is a fun, free opportunity for girls interested in exploring engineering as an academic path and career. Activities include:

• a hands-on team design challenge
• meeting engineering professionals, students and teams
• a pizza lunch
• a parent information session

Opportunities for employers

Hire our students through opportunities such as:

• co-op work terms
• faculty-based INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact program
• career fairs