Thanks to new funding by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the University of Victoria has been chosen as one of four hubs across Canada for what is known as advanced research computing.
The University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) recently expanded its world-class ocean observatories to include data collected from three BC Ferries.
UVic and TELUS have announced an MBA degree customized for the telecommunications company. The two-year degree, with specializations in leadership and strategy, will be offered starting in October 2015.
Improving dementia care, stroke recovery and cancer support services are among the goals of eight newly funded projects involving UVic health researchers. Each project is receiving $15,000 from Island Health.
The following University of Victoria expert is available to media to discuss Stephen Harper's moves to reform or abolish the senate from a legal and constitutional standpoint, and how likely either is to happen. Jeremy Webber (Dean of Law) is an exp…
The University of Victoria’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) has received new funding from Western Economic Diversification, providing resources for continued development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
New research demonstrates that ultra energy-efficient, “net-zero” buildings are within BC’s reach if stronger policies that encourage energy conservation and renewable energy are put into place.
Every summer for the last 10 years, high above the University of Victoria’s athletic fields, a little family has been going about its daily business, largely unnoticed, except by photographers and curious onlookers willing to kink their necks and sq…
Local cyclists gearing up for Bike To Work Week (May 25 to 31) might want to pay extra attention to the following eight hot spots mapped by citizens on Bikemaps.org, a project led by University of Victoria geography professor Dr. Trisalyn Nelson. 1.…
On July 14, the New Horizons spacecraft will make its closest approach to Pluto, flying within 7,750 miles of this enigmatic dwarf planet. The following University of Victoria faculty member is available to explain our fascination with Pluto and the…
The following University of Victoria expert is available to discuss environmental health factors relating to wildfire smoke now occurring in many parts of the province: Dr. Trevor Hancock (School of Public Health and Social Policy) is a public healt…
The following University of Victoria faculty member can provide an overview of the history of the Tour de France (July 4 to 26), plus other aspects such as doping and commercialization in sport: Dr. Emile Fromet de Rosnay (Dept. of French) is an eli…
