We’re making a few web changes to reflect the “new normal” state at UVic. The green COVID-19 button at the top of all UVic webpages will disappear on Tuesday, June 9. It will be replaced with a link in the grey global menu.
During BC Seniors’ Week, psychologist Stuart MacDonald is available to media to discuss the risks of social isolation on seniors, a demographic being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Message from President Cassels: "As a university, and as individuals, we must continue the necessary work to confront racism, recognizing that many current assumptions, attitudes and habits stand in the way of change."
Cecilia Benoit, a scientist with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) and professor emerita with the Department of Sociology, has been awarded the 2020 Killam Prize in Social Sciences from the Canada Council for the Arts
Grant to paleontologist will shape next generation of scientists
President Cassels provides an update around academic programming and the supports that will be available to you as online learners and members of our university community.
Two of 10 of this year's prestigious 3M National Student Fellowships have been awarded to UVic students. Hanna Jacobsen (sociology and gender studies), and Madeleine Kenyon (philosophy) join eight others to become Canada’s 2020 3M fellowship recipients.
At the intersection of health promotion, eHealth and psychology, a wee virtual dragon named Draco is in tryouts as a new tool in addressing childhood obesity in British Columbia.
While we await WorkSafeBC approved guidelines, the university is developing Safe Work Plan instructions to support the safe and gradual resumption of on-campus activities and services on campus.
A low-cost screening test that can be used from your home and read in minutes could change how public health officials track and control the spread of COVID-19.
From advocating for the recognition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous midwives, to working with street-involved youth, to empowering sex workers to become their own health advocates, sociologist Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to the advancement of class, race and gender equality in Canada. CISUR scientist and sociology professor emerita at UVic has been awarded the 2020 Killam Prize in Social Sciences.
UVic continues to support students in a time of need. As the academic community moves into summer session and plans for the 20202/21 academic year, the university is transitioning into a second phase of support for students through existing bursaries and awards. The university has made significant financial enhancements to these programs to meet continuing needs for assistance.
Marine heat waves spell trouble for tropical reef fish
UVic will publish the final course timetable for September 2020–April 2021 in early June. Until then, see the courses that will be offered by viewing the preliminary timetable.
New campus tour video
UVic and the Senate of Canada will co-host a forum this fall to help generate solutions to some of the world’s most divisive problems, some of which have been created and exacerbated by COVID-19.
