Since the mid 1990s, the John Albert Hall series has featured prominent thinkers speaking on topics related to the changing role of religion in society. This year’s talks include Noam Chomsky.
Mike Abe is a Nikkei Sansei (third generation Japanese Canadian) and project manager for Landscapes of Injustice. In an interview, he described the work as “filling in the blanks of the silence.”
Experts on US Capitol riots
Although we still don’t know exactly what the public health situation will be like in a few months, we are sharing our direction now so that students have time to plan and so that our faculty and instructors can start thinking about and preparing their summer courses.
UVic President Kevin Hall reflects on his first UVic town hall event, the campus and local community, and his upcoming listening tour in a new UVic News post.
A memorial bench is now in place in Finnerty Gardens as a quiet spot of reflection and in remembrance of UVic biology undergrad students Emma Machado and John Geerdes.
John Borrows has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his scholarly work on Indigenous rights and legal traditions, which have had a significant impact across Canada and abroad.
UVic scientist Johannes Gemmrich studies extreme wave events off the coast of the Pacific Rim National Park. His work is raising awareness and improving the ability to predict dangerous events.
UVic PhD student Brett Jameson is exploring where nitrous oxide comes from.
2020 was like no other—and the UVic community kept doing what we do best. Here are just a few of the many stories that helped shape a year of news.
A $1 million project to help the communities of Vancouver and Squamish on BC’s South Coast prepare and adapt for sea level rise and flooding has been announced by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions based at the University of Victoria.
Beluga whistles could be silenced by a noisy Arctic Ocean
The Vikes are heading into 2021 having implemented several significant initiatives to provide a safe and supportive environment for student-athletes to pursue high standards of sports performance.
Five University of Victoria researchers are recognized today for their research excellence and community impact as Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs.
BC’s provincial health officer (PHO) asks that we avoid non-essential travel, both within and outside of BC. However, you can travel to your home for the winter break as long as you take precautions. Please follow all health and safety protocols in your home region.
British Columbians have been drinking more alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, with private liquor store sales accounting for most of the increase in consumption, especially during lockdown.
