Members of the media are invited to the launch of the University of Victoria’s new Student Mental Health Strategy featuring a keynote presentation by a dynamic national youth advocate for mental health. The UVic strategy is notable among post-second…
A dynamic research hub exists in one of the most remote places along BC’s central coast – the Hakai Institute’s Calvert Island field station. Working at times in extreme conditions and off the grid, the scientists study grizzly bears, salmon, archeo…
Two University of Victoria faculty members are available to discuss the current #gamergate hate-group controversy surrounding the video game critic, blogger, and Feminist Frequency founder Anita Sarkeesian. Sarkeesian cancelled an Oct. 14 speech at …
The following University of Victoria expert is available to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada hearing on assisted suicide. Eike-Henner Kluge (Department of Philosophy) is an expert in medical ethics. He was the ethics advisor to North Saanich resi…
Did you have a near miss during your morning cycling commute? Then map it on bikemaps.org and your incident will be part of a new University of Victoria project aimed at improving cycling safety. UVic geography professor Dr. Trisalyn Nelson and a te…
A new national consortium to support and strengthen Indigenous economic development across Canada was announced today at the University of Victoria.
The University of Victoria is among the top universities in the world as assessed by the highly regarded Times Higher Education’s (THE) annual World University Rankings released today. UVic placed 173rd in the rankings and is one of eight Canadian u…
A new study by UVic's Centre for Addictions Research of BC shows that a simple, internationally tested method of “standard drink” labelling is an essential tool for those who wish to stay within drinking guidelines.
A two-volume leather diary of the First World War is missing the name of its soldier diarist and the University of Victoria is hoping history buffs or family members will help solve the mystery. JM's World War I sketchbooks, signed simply “J.M.” and…
To mark the United Nations International Day of Older Persons on Oct. 1, the University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging is honouring four Victoria elders for their exemplary service to helping others in the CRD. This year’s nominees for the Valued Eld…
A newly published study from the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) confirms that moderate drinkers have an increased risk of breast cancer. The study shows that consuming an average of up to two drinks a day is
A group of 14 University of Victoria theatre artists will depart Monday for the southeast coast of India to help launch the country’s first intergenerational theatre company. UVic PhD candidate Matthew Gusul, with 13 students from UVic’s Department …
