Astronomers and educators from across the country are in Victoria to discuss astronomical research in Canada, including Indigenous knowledge of astronomy.
British Columbians favour the restoration of forests ravaged by wildfires and insects as a top climate change mitigation strategy, according to an assessment of public attitudes toward forest carbon mitigation.
Thank you to the 923 people who participated in the Campus Checklist survey. We're thrilled that so many of you enjoy reading the Checklist, and we're looking forward to implementing some exciting changes as a result of the survey, including an online form for content submissions.
Even underground oilsands mines can harm forest wildlife
Three members of the UVic community are recognized as campus leaders in the second annual Provost’s Advocacy and Activism awards, acknowledging individuals who address systemic or institutionalized barriers, as champions for others. Recipients include Karen Lithgow, Hannah Charnock and Bruce Wallace.
Been a while since you had your brain waves analyzed? Worried about how you might respond in the crucial period between an earthquake and a potentially deadly tsunami? Strike those concerns off your to-do list next week at the University of Victoria showcase at the BC Tech Summit.
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Scientists have known for years that blood vessel loss in the brain is a factor in cognitive decline as people age. New research at the University of Victoria has provided an explanation for why we lose blood vessels– vital knowledge that could one day lead to preventive and protective strategies for maintaining brain health.
Students from the University of Victoria are designing a tiny satellite with big aspirations. When a robotic arm on the International Space Station tosses it into orbit in 2020, the satellite—funded through a national post-secondary funding initiative of the Canadian Space Agency—that's no bigger than a two-liter carton of milk will become a vital tool to help astronomers and cosmologists better understand the origins and future of the universe.
For the past three years, UVic has raised more than any other Canadian post-secondary as part of the World Partnership Walk to eradicate global poverty—this year’s walk is no exception.
UVic marine biologist Lauren McWhinnie is lead author in a new study which warns that vessel disturbance could very likely impact the social behaviours, distribution and long-term survival of marine mammals in the Arctic. They rely on a quiet environment to communicate and forage; but Arctic sea ice is shrinking and therefore shipping traffic is increasing.
ONC and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to monitor Burrard Inlet
The fourth annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index was unveiled May 1, with new analysis of the brands most trusted by Canadians. The CAA, MEC and Costco are in the top three spots.
Marine biologist Julia Baum, an international rising star in marine conservation ecology and an outspoken advocate for science-based decisions on global issues such as climate change and overfishing is UVic’s newest Steacie Fellow. The award includes a research grant of $250,000 over two years.
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A unique partnership between UVic and Bhutan's first law school was forged out of a newspaper article and a UVic professor's vision for transnational scholarly exchange.
