Dr. Loren Gaudet has received the Faculty of Humanities Research Fellowship in support of her book project, The Making of Canadian Lyme Disease: Expertise, Uncertainty, and the Rise of the Constituent Patient, which is currently under contract with University of Toronto Press.
Read more: Dr. Loren Gaudet Receives Humanities Research Fellowship
On November 26, 2025, the Academic and Technical Writing Program, in collaboration with UVic Libraries and the Academic Skills Centre, hosted the Fall 2025 Write-In. Students from a wide range of departments and academic backgrounds came together to work on their writing and research projects in a supportive, collaborative environment. Students received guidance from volunteers, who provided one-on-one feedback, research assistance, and writing support. The ATWP extends a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who contributed their time and expertise to make the event a huge success, this event would not have been possible without you.
The Academic and Technical Writing Program invites all UVic students to the Fall 2025 Write-In on November 26th from 3-6PM in the Clearihue CALL Centre (A025). Stop by to work on your writing projects (and enjoy free pizza).
UVic Libraries is helping instructors and students navigate the growing role of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, and research. At the Pro-D event on October 8th, 2025, led by Courtney Lundrigan (UVic Libraries’ Head of Engagement and Learning), attendees learned about the library’s current and upcoming AI resources designed to promote ethical and effective use.
The ATWP is happy to announce that we’re inviting applications for our next Program Director.
The Academic and Technical Writing Program is delighted to congratulate Sara Humphreys (PI; ATWP), Jason Collins (CI; ATWP), Loren Gaudet (CI; ATWP), and Erin Kelly (Coll; ENSH/ATWP), on their award of a SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant.
In an article recently published in The Conversation, ATWP Faculty member Dr. Loren Gaudet and the former Indigenous Cultural Resurgence Coordinator for University of Victoria's tri-faculties Lydia A. I. Toorenburgh explain how the Indigenous cohort section of ATWP135 creates a sense of belonging for the students it enrolls.
Read more: First-year writing course for Indigenous students featured in The Conversation
The Conversation noted that the University of Victoria has "a robust academic writing requirement for all students, regardless of their field of study."
