From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
Whether it’s amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive change for Indigenous people. They are all among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced today.
On March 23, three trees near the Alumni Chip Trail, parking lot 10 and Gordon Head Road will be removed to facilitate FortisBC and BC Hydro upgrades.
In a single year since its inception, CIFAL Victoria, the United Nations-accredited training centre at UVic, has created a variety of courses, trained community leaders in Africa, partnered with BC First Nations, as well as a Swedish group that prom…
Protecting children from exploitation: Online Behaviour Approach
On Mar. 21, 2023, the University of Victoria stands with people around the world against racial discrimination.
Further to our March 8 update about the tentative agreement reached between UVic and CUPE local 917, the union has advised the university that their ratification vote was unsuccessful.
Silicon Valley Bank’s failure: Could it happen in Canada?
The University of Victoria strives to make campus a safe and inclusive space for all. Stand with us against fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims, and all forms of racism, religious discrimination and harassment.
Remote, Indigenous communities leading the way to net zero
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world’s-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world’s-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
The University of Victoria has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the 12th year in a row. Winners of the 2023 competition were announced March 7, with UVic among two BC universities to be honoured.
Louie Lopez has been awarded a Liber Ero Post-Doctoral Fellowship to conduct Indigenous-led environmental DNA (eDNA) ecosystem monitoring with the Chipewyan Prairie Dene and Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta.
On March 8, the University of Victoria is joining individuals and educational institutions all over the world to #EmbraceEquity as part of International Women’s Day (IWD).
Every year, co-op employers in Canada and around the world provide support, mentorship and extraordinary work-integrated learning experiences for students.
