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Strategic Framework Q&A

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The third in a series of articles that explores how staff and faculty across campus are implementing the university’s Strategic Framework.

Funding boosts for TRIUMF

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Canada’s 2019 federal budget, unveiled March 19, also included substantial funding for TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, which was co-founded by UVic 50 years ago and continues to be a substantial nexus for UVic-led research.

New genetic tool a game changer

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A new genetic tool developed by UVic researchers can detect an endangered species' DNA from water, making environmental impact assessments more effective and reliable. The eDNA—or environmental DNA—technology detects the presence of a species in a matter of days.

Edith Iglauer: a woman of words

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The archives of Edith Iglauer—acclaimed journalist, author and activist—are now available at UVic Libraries for learning and research. Recipient of a UVic honorary degree in 2006 for her role as a trailblazer, Iglauer had a love of the written word and an instinctive grasp of the significance of extraordinary events.

New archive of acclaimed writer

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Edith Iglauer achieved an extraordinary writing career covering topics spanning the Second World War to a modern-day fishing village. Her personal and literary archives, including original notes from her New Yorker articles, have been donated to UVic Libraries for scholarly research.

Week-long festival offers 40 free events

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How have whales influenced human culture and history? Why are we reluctant to accept scientific findings on topics like vaccination or climate change? Where do Indigenous law, women and human rights intersect? Explore these thought-provoking questions and many more at the University of Victoria's eighth annual Ideafest.

Renewable energy pathways

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How much land will a carbon-free electricity system require? Early in his research career, Kevin Palmer-Wilson discovered that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar could play a major role in a future carbon-free electricity system&#…

A decade of support for undergrad research

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA) have supported 1,013 undergraduates in every discipline on research topics ranging from mindful meditation’s effect on stress, attention and exam performance to the biological impacts of a transition to solar energy. The annual JCURA spotlight is now a centrepiece of Ideafest as well.

From co-op student to co-op employer

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Two alumni, and a technology start-up that drives environmental impacts down.

Ideafest is coming

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From March 4–9, UVic’s annual festival of research, art and innovation returns for its eighth action-packed year. With over 40 unique events on campus and beyond, showcasing the brightest minds and the latest inspiring ideas, you will struggle to find something that doesn’t pique your interest.

Trailblazing harm reduction

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A managed alcohol program (MAP) provides people who haven’t found success with abstinence-based approaches with pre-measured doses of beer or wine—often paired with housing and other supports—as a way of reducing the harms from alcohol. But do they work? A national study, co-led by Bernie Pauly and Tim Stockwell at UVic's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, is finding out—and so far, signs point to yes.

Queenswood now the Ocean-Climate Building

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The Ocean-Climate Building officially opened Jan. 10 with an event acknowledging the funding support to renovate and reconfigure the Queenswood residential care facility. At the opening, the Government of Canada announced $12.6 million over four years for ONC, the anchor group in the building.

UVic expands oceans, climate research

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World-leading ocean and climate researchers at the University of Victoria have a new centre where they can continue producing the critical knowledge used by communities, governments and industry for sustainable ocean management and to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Human-induced climate change

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Human influence played a major role in British Columbia's 2017 wildfire season, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires, says a study by research scientists from the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium at the University of Victoria and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Artificial reefs: junk or habitat?

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Over the last 27 years, eight ships and one airplane have been intentionally sunk off the BC coast for the enjoyment of recreational divers—and to enhance habitat for local marine life. Yet artificial reefs remain controversial. Desiree Bulger, a master’s student in UVic's School of Environmental Studies, set out to find some answers.

Top 10 in 2018

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As 2018 swings to a close, we’re also looking back at 12 months of captivating stories which helped shape a year of great news about our people, projects, ideas, creativity and research.

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