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UVic chem grad student, Ben Godwin, and supervisor Jeremy Wulff are pictured in a lab. — New materials for next-gen auto parts
With a versatile new polymer, novel materials now stronger and lighter than before.
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John Burke examines an object in a lab. — Royal Society of Canada recognizes UVic researchers
Newly elected Royal Society of Canada member John Burke’s cutting-edge methods of researching lipid-signalling proteins and their role in human health are leading to novel therapeutics for cancer, malaria and viral infections. Six UVic researchers were elected fellows or new members of the Royal Society this year, while two scholars received medals.
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Caption: A hydrophone is deployed to monitor underwater noise in the Strait of Georgia, home to endangered killer whales and Canada’s biggest port, Vancouver. — World-class ocean observing gets a boost
Fisheries and Oceans supports Canada’s ocean research technology and blue economy innovation with $8.7-milion funding in the University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada.
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Cynthia McDowell is part of a team producing a podcast mini-series that shares intimate and first-hand stories about dementia and caregiving — The healing power of music and connection
A scholarship supporting digital health research helps uncover the positive benefits of lifestyle interventions for people living with dementia.
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Rendering of the UVic Engineering and Computer Science expansion looking north from Ring Road. — Engineering and computer science expansion
A new hub for high-impact solutions in fields from healthcare technology to environmental sustainability.
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Devon Owpaluk — Maintaining cultural connections during a pandemic
A partnership with the Mastercard Foundation helped meet student needs during the transition to online education.
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Burke poses for a photo with the Athenian acropolis in the background at the height of the pandemic. Image provided courtesy of Burke. — Training world’s top classical scholars
Humanities scholar Brendan Burke is the new Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Classical Studies at the prestigious American School of Classical Studies in Athens, the world’s oldest and largest US overseas research centre.
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Gregory Scofield — Beadwork as a form of resistance
UVic researcher combines hands-on learning in traditional Cree-Metis beadwork with readings, films and writing.
KnowlEDGE

Indigenous business development work awarded

Next-gen auto parts

knowlEDGE

Making textbooks free

The Ring

Canada’s status quo election: Trudeau returns with minority

The Conversation

Democracy dialogue nets national honour

Long-term care needs neglected in federal election platforms

The Conversation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Ring

Olympic recap: UVic athletes excel in Tokyo

The Ring

New UVic Impact Chairs

The Ring

Ocean basalt may store gigatons of CO2

Media release

Does being away from your smartphone cause you anxiety?

The Conversation

Royal Society of Canada 2021

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