
Keeping Palestinian food culture alive
UVic historian Elizabeth Vibert has produced a documentary, Aisha's Story, about Palestinian refugee Aisha Azzam, who is keeping Palestinian cultural legacies alive though growing and milling wheat.
UVic historian Elizabeth Vibert has produced a documentary, Aisha's Story, about Palestinian refugee Aisha Azzam, who is keeping Palestinian cultural legacies alive though growing and milling wheat.
With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero—one community at a time.
The University of Victoria is launching a first-of-its-kind Canadian graduate training program that will capitalize on UVic’s climate research excellence to prepare the next generation of graduate students with the transdisciplinary skills and experience they will need to tackle the climate crisis head-on.
BC's West Thurlow Island boasts world-class natural beauty as well as a bounty of potential tidal energy reserves—completely untapped until a unique UVic-led community partnership started work proving the viability of reliable clean energy systems for BC’s off-grid coastal communities.
Marine heatwaves triggered by climate change pose an imminent threat to the world’s coral reefs. But most reefs are also exposed to local stressors, ranging from coastal development, pollution and overfishing. Few studies take into account how stressed-out reefs respond to heatwaves until now.
March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. There are more than 70 Indigenous languages in Canada. Here are some stories about Indigenous language revitalization at UVic.
Whether it’s amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive change for Indigenous people. They are all among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced today.
From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world’s-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world’s-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
On March 8, the University of Victoria is joining individuals and educational institutions all over the world to #EmbraceEquity as part of International Women’s Day (IWD).
Geography grad student Kate Herchak is reclaiming her Inuk ways of knowing, being and doing in the world through cross-cultural research with Maasai youth.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: May 1, 2023
UVic Global Community Newsletter: May 1, 2023. Have you been keeping your Canadian immigration documents up to date? As a temporary resident in Canada, keeping track of your immigration documents is an essential part of your international student experience. Read our latest article to review some of the documents you already have, consider some of the documents you might need along the way and learn some helpful tips to stay organized.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: April 17, 2023. The cost of health care in Canada is very high for those who do not have health insurance. Without sufficient health insurance coverage, you could be denied treatment or pay thousands of dollars for medical services. This article gives you an overview on what coverage you should have when you study at UVic.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: April 3, 2023. Victoria and the UVic campus are generally very safe, but it is important to be aware of available resources and the actions you can take to stay healthy and avoid hazardous situations while studying at UVic.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: March 20, 2023
UVic Global Community Newsletter: March 20, 2023.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: March 6, 2023. After completing studies in Canada, many international students decide they want to stay here permanently. Fortunately, depending on your individual situation, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada now or in the future, as there are several pathways to immigrate to Canada.
Read more: In the Know: Thinking about applying for permanent residence in Canada?
UVic Global Community Newsletter: February 20, 2023. An overview of Canada's income tax system and tips for filing your income tax return.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: February 6, 2023. Tips for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
UVic Global Community Newsletter: January 23, 2023. Top 5 tips for submitting successful applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).