The legacy of the late Roger J. Bishop, a founding member of UVic’s Department of English who supported the establishment of the theatre department and played a major role in building the university’s rare book holdings, continues through a generous estate donation.
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While a passion for Indigenous arts has been driving Melissa Granley’s studies in the art history and visual studies department, it was their connection with the natural world that initially attracted her to UVic.
Two outstanding individuals–an exceptional human rights advocate and a renowned technology entrepreneur–will be recognized with UVic’s highest academic honour at fall convocation ceremonies. A total of 1,460 degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded this fall.
BC needs huge power supply boost to electrify transport industry
A new mental health initiative will build an even more compassionate and supportive community at UVic where students can find the help they need. Inspired by the Stanford Resilience Project, UVic Bounce seeks to normalize and de-stigmatize the challenges that students experience at university.
If all vehicles in British Columbia by 2055 were powered by electricity instead of liquid fuels, BC would need to more than double its electricity generation capacity to meet the total forecast energy demand—and the move could prove surprisingly cost-effective thanks to solar and wind options.
When it comes to dressing for success, Karla Stout knows how to get it right. As the head of wardrobe for the Department of Theatre and a volunteer rober since 1994, Stout has ensured thousands of graduating students look their best when they cross the stage at convocation. Beyond draping hoods, adjusting tassels and soothing jangled nerves, Stout has also helped a variety of UVic presidents and chancellors look tip-top for the big day.
UVic chemist Dennis Hore and his research team are investigating materials they hope will make up the next generation insulators for the electrical power grid.
As many of you are aware, the union representing support staff members in Saanich school district (CUPE) has served strike notice to the school district. The union has indicated that it intends to begin a full strike beginning Monday, Oct 28th @ 5:45am.
Environmental studies master’s graduate, Tracey Proverbs, credits her supervisor Trevor Lantz and the environmental studies program for the opportunities she experienced during her graduate degree.
Privacy rules and political parties
Since its launch on Sept, 19, 2018, UVic faculty, librarians, staff and students across campus have worked diligently towards achieving the vision, goals and priorities laid out in the Strategic Framework. The inaugural Strategic Framework Implementation Report features some of the accomplishments made in the past year towards achieving the university’s shared vision and goals.
The largest medical study of its kind focusing on 1,000s of GP practices in the UK identified a weakness in the prescribing of medicines. UVic economist Felix Pretis and his Oxford co-authors developed a statistical tool that reveals delays in doctors' responses to new drug information.
UVic Libraries recently launched its latest publication, [untitled]: The Artists’ Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries, exploring the archives of four celebrated local artists in Special Collections and University Archives. The publication is presented as a series of four interrelated booklets—each told through the voice of a writer closely associated with them, and packaged in a limited-edition portfolio.
On Oct. 10, the third annual REACH Awards will celebrate UVic scholars for their extraordinary contributions in research and teaching.
