UVic is grateful to the family of Chief Mungo Martin for the honour of the title of the research chair in Indigenous mental health. The naming ceremony was held Sept. 22 at Mungo Martin House.
Seven UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and human and social development have been elected to Canada’s highest academic honour.
The UVic BioInnovation Hub is a new shared space designed to spark collaborations between researchers, life sciences start-ups and entrepreneurs to support advancements in human health.
The 2022 Victoria Forum convenes global delegates to discuss the Commonwealth lək̓ʷəŋən Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
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.
As part of a first-of-its kind partnership between South Island institutions, UVic will offer first- and second-year programming at the new West Shore campus, which is expected to open in fall 2024.
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.
UVic's Gustavson School of Business is set to co-create and deliver the world’s first custom MBA in Advancing Reconciliation, reflecting the university's commitment to advancing truth, respect and reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.
The University of Victoria’s activities, students and alumni help generate $3.3 billion to BC’s economy and overall prosperity, an independent study and analysis has determined. The independent report by Emsi Burning Glass, released today, indicates that UVic’s total impact in BC supported 40,595 jobs. The economic impact for Greater Victoria is $1.8 billion, or one of out of every nine jobs.
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.
More graduates will cross the stage at the Farquhar Auditorium with UVic spring convocation ceremonies that include an extra week to celebrate alumni who graduated in 2020 when large gatherings were not allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
