The 2022 Victoria Forum convenes global delegates to discuss the Commonwealth lək̓ʷəŋən Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
Hand-carved paddles will be gifted to each country and institution ratifying the lək̓ʷəŋən declaration.
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of the University of Victoria, today welcomes a new federal investment in its world-leading ocean observatories located on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada.
This August, UVic and the Senate of Canada are co-hosting an international forum seeking solutions and strategies for an increasingly polarized world. Bridging Divides: Turf, Truth and Trust is a free event happening between Aug. 28-30.
Staff in Alumni and Development were recently recognized as leaders in university advancement by CASE and CCAE for several innovative, creative and inspiring projects.
The Victoria Hand Project team, led by alumnus Michael Peirone, designs low-cost 3D-printed prosthetics for amputees in need while providing UVic students with valuable skills and training.
Canadians selected for induction into the Order of Canada have made “extraordinary contributions” to the nation. Pioneering jurist Marion Buller is one of 85 new appointments announced today by Governor General Mary Simon.
University of Victoria Professor and President Emeritus Jamie Cassels was appointed a member of the Order of Canada for his contributions as a university administrator, law scholar, and for his commitment to improving access to higher education.
Pioneering jurist Marion Buller, the University of Victoria’s chancellor, former UVic president Jamie Cassels and Jan Zwicky, acclaimed poet and philosopher and professor emeritus are among 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
International research rankings released today by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands once again show that UVic researchers consistently publish a greater concentration of high-impact findings based on international collaborations than any other school or institute in North America—a distinction it’s held for eight of the last 12 years. In mathematics and computer science, UVic is the top university in Canada, and number 50 globally, for its proportion of high-impact research findings. UVic also scores second nationally for research in physical sciences and engineering, closely tailing the University of Toronto.
Two humanities-based projects received $5M in SSHRC support to create global connections and partnerships, alongside funding announced June 16 for four other faculties and UVic’s business school.
UVic is leading a team that has been awarded a $1.65-million NSERC grant to train emerging engineers to work on water and sanitation projects in Canada and abroad.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: October 04, 2022. Tips for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
UVic Global Community Newsletter: September 19, 2022. Many new international students are facing study permit processing delays this year. If these delays are impacting you, here are some considerations for navigating your options.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: September 19, 2022. 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: September 06, 2022. 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: August 22, 2022. Do you know your academic enrolment status may have implications on your study permit conditions compliance, student work authorization, and future immigration applications?
UVic Global Community Newsletter: December 06, 2021. Important information for new international students at UVic.
UVic Global Community Newsletter: April 19, 2022. 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: February 07, 2022. Information about work authorization, finding a job, and getting a Social Insurance Number.
Post-Graduation Work Permit Information Session
UVic Global Community Newsletter: July 4, 2022.
