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With recent updates of increased transmission of COVID-19, we want you to be reassured that your health, safety and well-being remains of upmost importance to UVic.

​PhD theatre candidate Dennis Gupa is exploring how to apply the tools of theatre, performance and drama in grappling with global warming especially with its impact on the island nations of the world.

Island Health is urging people to avoid high-risk activities and follow public health orders, due to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Victoria region and a growing prevalence of variants of concern.

Too much sitting is bad for you

Researchers with the CERN-based ALPHA collaboration have announced the world’s first laser-based manipulation of antimatter, leveraging a made-in-Canada laser system to cool a sample of antimatter down to near absolute zero.

The UVic campus will be closed for the Easter long weekend, Friday, Apr. 2 – Monday, Apr. 5. The campus re-opens on Apr. 6.

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.

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.

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

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.

Experts on Indigenous language revitalization

On Mar. 29, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced stronger province-wide Public Health Orders in response to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases, particularly variants of concern. Learn about the impact on campus activities.

UVic is currently inviting nominations for three prestigious awards that celebrate leaders in social equity, community-engaged scholarship, and excellence in teaching and research. Nomination deadline is May 17, 2021.

UVic is actively addressing the global crisis of climate change and we want your input. Share your ideas for the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan with a survey!

​March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. Several UVic experts are available to media for comment on specific themes with respect to Indigenous language revitalization.

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.