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As COVID-19 cases rise across the province and the country, BC’s provincial health officer (PHO) is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel.

The University's FAST system will be unavailable on Saturday, November 21, 2020 to perform planned system maintenance.

UVic’s annual United Way campaign begins this month, and this year it will run online through April.

Now until Feb. 8, 2021, faculty and instructors are encouraged to apply for UVic's new Anti-Racism Initiative Grant. Grants of up to $7,500 are available to support the revision of programs, courses, curriculum or learning resources in ways that help fulfill UVic’s commitment to anti-racism and the values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

We note with respect and solemnity the passing of Dr. Judith Anne Payne, who pioneered programs in Latin American studies at UVic.

This year the 5 Days of Action will include a virtual engagement hosted by UVic’s new President Dr. Kevin Hall.

A “big warm hello” to the campus community from Dr. Kevin Hall.

Training facial recognition on furry friends: Bears

The University's central administrative system (Banner) used for student records, payroll, and finance will be unavailable on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

The recent order from the PHO restricts the level of social interaction & travel for those in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley. While this order does not affect UVic’s operations, we strongly discourage non-essential travel to this region.

A new method of AI called deep learning was developed by UVic researchers and private software engineers to detect and identify individual grizzly bears from photographs.

In partnership with the Senate of Canada, on Nov.12, 13 and 19, the University of Victoria is bringing together change-makers to help generate solutions to some of the planet’s most divisive problems.

While MAPs largely flew under the radar for years, the COVID-19 crisis has led to a surge in interest, with new programs opening up across the country.

Construction on the University Drive Connection Pathway upgrade is underway. Closure of the path and a portion of Ring Road at University Drive is in effect until Nov. 20.

The effects of cannabis use on youth continues to be problematic, according to new findings from a 10-year study led by UVic psychologist Bonnie Leadbeater, who explains the results here.

UVic’s art galleries closed due to COVID, including on an exhibition of dazzling textile art. Legacy is open again, providing safe and welcoming opportunities to engage one’s artistic curiosity.