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Recognition

We are proud of our 16 Royal Society of Canada Fellows, College members and medallists. Our researchers wield nearly 2 million dollars in federal research funding every year, creating transformative training opportunities for our graduate and undergraduate students. Our members consistently win university, national and international awards for their outstanding research and teaching. Our Departments of English and Philosophy are internationally recognized in the QS World University Rankings. 

Recent recognition

Open Royal Society of Canada 2023

Royal Society of Canada 2023

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is celebrating 10 University of Victoria researchers—the most ever at one time—with the country’s highest academic honour.

2022 REACH Awards

The REACH Awards honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a vital impact at UVic, in the classroom and beyond.

Open Seven scholars join Royal Society of Canada

Seven scholars join Royal Society of Canada

On Sept. 6, the Royal Society of Canada announced seven scholars from UVic are elected to Canada’s highest academic honour.

Open Royal Society of 2022

Royal Society of 2022

Seven UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and human and social development have been elected to Canada’s highest academic honour.

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Faculty & staff awards

Each year, we celebrate the achievements of our community with the Humanities Faculty and Staff Awards. Join us in celebrating the 2024 Humanities Faculty and Staff Award recipients.
 
Award Recipient Unit
Early Career Excellence in Research Award Loren Gaudet Academic and Technical Writing Program
Early Career Excellence in Research Award Tim Personn Academic and Technical Writing Program
Engaged Scholar Award Li-Shih Huang Linguistics (SLLC)
Outstanding Graduate Supervision and Mentorship Award Pierre-Luc Landry

French and Francophone Studies (SLLC)

Global Engagement Award Silvia Colàs Cardona

Hispanic and Italian Studies (SLLC)

Staff Excellence Award Theresa Gallant

Dean's Office

Həuistəŋ Award Tracy Underwood

Indigenous Studies

Teaching Excellence Award Moustapha Fall

French and Francophone Studies (SLLC)

Research Excellence Award Adrienne Williams Boyarin

English