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UVic music researcher Adam Con believes we can build a better society by integrating concepts of access, equity, diversity and inclusion into every school’s music classroom and ensemble.

Renowned legal scholar and judge Marion Buller (BA ’75, LLB ’87) brings vast experience, optimism and enthusiasm to her new role as UVic chancellor.

International research rankings released today by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands once again show that UVic researchers consistently publish a greater concentration of high-impact findings based on international collaborations than any other school or institute in North America—a distinction it’s held for 11 of the last 12 years. In mathematics and computer science, UVic is the top university in Canada, and number 50 globally, for its proportion of high-impact research findings. UVic also scores second nationally for research in physical sciences and engineering, closely tailing the University of Toronto.

The University of Victoria’s activities, students and alumni help generate $3.3 billion to BC’s economy and overall prosperity, an independent study and analysis has determined. The independent report by Emsi Burning Glass, released today, indicates that UVic’s total impact in BC supported 40,595 jobs. The economic impact for Greater Victoria is $1.8 billion, or one of out of every nine jobs.

Opening June 25 at Legacy Downtown, a new exhibition features 12 artists including seven from fine arts engaging in a dynamic dialogue involving diverse perspectives on art, ecology and activism.

Astrophysicist and UVic alum Louise Edwards was one of the first Black Canadians to earn a PhD in physics. She’s an expert on the evolution of galaxies, her face has appeared on a Canadian stamp—and she’s only getting started.

This year, as Victoria Pride returns to in-person events after two years of virtual programming, some organizations at UVic are joining the celebration.

How the slow-burning housing crisis is driving hunger in Canada

Two humanities-based projects received $5M in SSHRC support to create global connections and partnerships, alongside funding announced June 16 for four other faculties and UVic’s business school.

A new SSHRC-funded project by UVic scholar Paul Bramadat on yoga postures in studios and gyms explores how western participants think and talk about health, spirituality and race.

Theatre grad Markus Spodzieja went from the stage to starting a unique kosher bakery.

Ottawa Community Foundation funds new technology for UVic's Psychology Clinic, which trains the next generation of Psychologists and provides services to local adults and children.

Amid society’s growing focus on mental health, one donor is asking what else she can do to improve student health and wellness.

As they prepare to cross the convocation stage in June to receive a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in Spanish, Navarra Houldin is on track to complete what has been by all measures a remarkable journey during their time at the university.

UVic is leading a team that has been awarded a $1.65-million NSERC grant to train emerging engineers to work on water and sanitation projects in Canada and abroad.

Astrophysicist and UVic alum Julie Claveau has taken a fascinating career trajectory to her current work on the James Webb Telescope, which will reveal new secrets of the universe.