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Dr. McPherson stands on an overpass with busy traffic streams in the background. — The future begins at the Edge
Dr. Madeleine McPherson champions decarbonization solutions as the principal investigator of the Sustainable Energy Systems Integration and Transitions Group. Research by McPherson and her team will change the future of integrated energy systems, ensuring a cleaner Canada for tomorrow.
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Researcher and student working in a green house — Opportunity begins at the Edge
Nearly 100 per cent of UVic students benefit from work or research opportunities. Biochemistry co-op student Yunkun Li gains real-world experience creating soil and nutrient improvements.
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Chris Darimont crouches down in a green field of grass — Change begins at the Edge
Chris Darimont’s Applied Conservation Science Lab fuses evidence from local Indigenous knowledge and ecology to support decisions by Indigenous governments about important land and ocean resources. The research team’s passion for wildlife, places and communities contributes to meaningful change on BC’s coast and beyond.
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Cambria Logan sits along a rocky landscape lit with a red back light. — Curiosity begins at the Edge
Our grads are career-ready and make major impacts on our planet—and beyond. Engineering alum Cambria Logan went from a co-op term at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to leading a team that helped the Curiosity Rover operate on Mars.
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We offer a wide range of undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school, students transferring from other post-secondary institutions, and experienced professionals returning to the classroom.
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Life for a university student isn't just essays, exams and ramen noodles. Follow the daily lives of 23 undergraduate students, one blog post at a time.
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Les Ketchell (earth and ocean sciences) spent a summer co-op work term as a field assistant with First Point Minerals in the Dease Lake region of Northern BC.
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Experience UVic's extraordinary academic environment from your desktop or mobile device. Follow UVic student tour guides as they walk you through the places they live and learn, and see why UVic's the right fit for you.
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Whether you're taking your first step beyond high school or taking the next step in your career, we'll provide the opportunities and support you need to grow and succeed.

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UVic offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school, students transferring from other post-secondary institutions, and experienced professionals returning to the classroom.

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