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What’s behind the buzz about micro-credentials?

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COVID-19 has heightened the need for varied educational opportunities for people seeking new skills, knowledge and connections to thrive in an ever-changing economy—like micro-credentials.

Climate solutions focus

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Marine ecologist and conservation biologist Julia Baum awarded UVic’s President’s Chair Award for her research and teaching excellence.

Mysteries of the universe

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With powerful international partnerships, equipment and facilities, UVic researchers are seeking answers to the universe’s greatest mysteries, boosted by $7.4 million in funding by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

Help power the 2021 Climate Solutions Challenge

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Do you have innovative climate solution ideas that could drive meaningful change on and off campus? Then the Climate Solutions Navigator Working group wants to hear from you.

Citizen scientists rise to the challenge

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On the rural properties of 19 citizen scientists in Metchosin, the work of verifying whether flying insect biomass is declining will soon be underway for another season. The Metchosin homeowners involved in University of Victoria entomologist Neville Winchester’s research were first recruited as citizen scientists in 2018.

New eyes on social gaps and opportunities

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UVic professor Ana Maria Peredo saw a new opportunity despite the pandemic to engage her Environmental Studies class with a social investment organization, the Vancouver Island Community Investment Cooperative.

Five year renewal for Chair in Transgender Studies

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In April and May 2020, the Senate and Board of Governors approved a renewal of the Chair in Transgender Studies for another five-year term. Aaron Devor has been appointed to a second term.

"Life Stories" explored through art exhibit

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The latest Legacy Gallery exhibit brings the research of art history & visual studies professor Erin Campbell into the public spotlight through nearly 100 pieces of art & objects from UVic's art collection

New training program helps you spot cyber-attacks

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Simulated phishing email training helps faculty and staff spot cyber-attacks.

Excerpts from Holocaust graphic novel project

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A UVic-based project connecting three graphic artists with four Holocaust survivors on three continents has released excerpts from the collection of three graphic novels.

Engineering expansion project

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UVic has reached the detailed design stage of the engineering expansion project that aims to showcase UVic’s expertise in environmental sustainability with world-leading green buildings, a mass timber structure, and green and solar roofs.

For the love of sprinkles

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This year over 4,000 people participated in Giving Tuesday by donating, buying coffee, playing Campus Quest online, sending Giving Grams or through social media.

Strategic Framework Impact Fund: 6 new projects

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The Strategic Framework Impact Fund is supporting new projects tackling water related challenges, student mental health, and the role theatre can play in addressing racism, diversity and equity.

Humanities Literacy Week

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Humanities Literacy Week kicks off Feb. 8, with events that showcase the strength and creativity of humanities research at UVic, and shine a spotlight on issues of race, power and state violence.

The hidden burdens of healthcare workers

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New UVic research led by UVic masters student Marisa Harrington and her supervisor Lynneth Stuart-Hill, is studying the physiological impacts of stress on Victoria-area hospital nurses.

Keeping campus safe with an eye on the future

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Approximately 20 per cent of staff are working on campus at least part of the time. That number is expected to steadily rise as the COVID-19 vaccination program rolls out across the country.

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