UVic is actively working across the institution to make our community more safe and inclusive of our valued trans members.

Based on new research led by UVic psychology Nigel Mantou Lou, it’s clear the COVID-19 pandemic poses specific threats to Asian Canadians facing increased racism.

UVic has signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education along with other post-secondary institutions as a commitment to hold ourselves accountable to its principles and actions.

A film directed, produced and co-written by gender studies professor Chase Joynt will premiere this January at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film fest in the US.

As the first female dean of Engineering and Computer Science at UVic, Mina Hoorfar wants to cultivate a climate of inclusion and belonging in the growing faculty.

Staging Equality is a three-year collaborative and creative research project based in the Department of Theatre that offers a vision of how theatre can address issues of race, diversity and inclusion by building relationships based on trust and respect. 

The university is intentionally thinking differently about planning process and design strategies to engage true and meaningful action on equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism throughout the campus community.

New research shows the digging activities of sea otters disturbs eelgrass beds leading to greater genetic diversity through sexual (instead of asexual) reproduction.

A group of 24 scientists from across the world came together to explore long-standing problems associated with narrow definitions of success and impact in science. They advocate for change.

May is Asian Heritage Month. We’re proud to highlight Asian cultures as part of our vibrant and diverse community as we attempt to chart a better, more inclusive, future.   

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.

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.

On March 21, 2021, UVic joins the world to #FightRacism on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year’s theme, “youth standing up against racism,” honours the many young activists who are fighting for equality around the globe and calls on all of us to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerance.

The biennial Moving Trans History Forward conference is back this year with a long line-up of virtual programming, including a renowned keynote address by activist Miss Major.

The University of Victoria has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2021 for the tenth consecutive year. Winners of the 2021 competition were announced March 2.

The university will begin the consultation and planning process for an institutional Equity Action Plan in March.