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UVic’s 2021/22 budget

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On March 30, 2021, the Board of Governors approved the university’s three-year Planning and Budget Framework, which outlines strategic investments and the budget framework for 2021/22.

A reflection on sharing my local love

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A personal reflection by a co-op student who worked on the 2020-21 UVic United Way campaign.

University Drive pathway opens

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The University Drive Connection Pathway is now open after undergoing major upgrades, including installation of a new two-way bike path, separate pedestrian path, new lighting and crosswalk improvements. The project is the first of seven major active transportation network improvements to be completed as part of the Campus Cycling Plan, and the first step in developing an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Cycling Network on campus.

Conference a highlight during UVic’s Pride month

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A resounding success describes the first virtual Moving Trans History Forward conference with 376 people registered, a 25 percent increase since 2018, and people participating from 23 countries around the globe.

Stories light a dark history of dispossession

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The seven-year, multi-million-dollar humanities research project, Landscapes of Injustice, has culminated in the launch on March 28 of a public database revealing a chilling chapter of history.

Dino Island, a video game study

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Dino Island is a product of decades of leading-edge research at UVic. And it can improve attention, working memory and executive function in children with disabilities.

New and incoming deans

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UVic welcomes several new deans this year. Helga Hallgrímsdóttir as Dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Development, Lois Harder in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Mina Hoorfar in the Faculty of Engineering.

Making higher education accessible worldwide

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A passion for music and computers inspired Professor George Tzanetakis to transform his popular UVic course for a global platform so it could reach an unlimited audience.

Driving The Conversation

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UVic researchers and grad students can now share their expertise through a new partnership with The Conversation—publishing explanatory journalism from the academic and research community.

UVic one of Canada's best diversity employer

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The University of Victoria has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2021 for the tenth consecutive year. Winners of the 2021 competition were announced March 2.

Equity Action Plan in development

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The university will begin the consultation and planning process for an institutional Equity Action Plan in March.

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.

Co-op Students of the Year 2020

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From Saskatchewan to Northern Alberta to right here in Victoria, co-op students are making vital contributions to communities and organizations across Canada and the globe.

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.

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.

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UVic’s 2021/22 budget

A reflection on sharing my local love

University Drive pathway opens

Conference a highlight during UVic’s Pride month

Stories light a dark history of dispossession

Dino Island, a video game study

New and incoming deans

Making higher education accessible worldwide

Driving The Conversation

UVic one of Canada's best diversity employer

Equity Action Plan in development

What’s behind the buzz about micro-credentials?

Co-op Students of the Year 2020

Climate solutions focus

Mysteries of the universe

New eyes on social gaps and opportunities