The results of the 2022 QS World University Rankings show that UVic continues to be a global leader, climbing 36 places from last year. UVic is also ranked at 120 globally in the primary QS indicator of research strength, citations per faculty member.
Now that UVic's Winter Session 2021/22 timetable is live, learn how you can support international students this fall.
One semester studying abroad in Spain gave UVic graduate Elijah Ackerly a new perspective on life back home in Saanich that would change his path forever. “I fell in love with the language and culture in Spain, but also with the way that learning a new language can influence your perspective on the world,” Ackerly says. “I saw that life can be different from where I grew up.”
After a practicum organizing a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Edget Waktola graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
After the first wave of the pandemic, India is experiencing record numbers of new cases. UVic political scientist Reeta Tremblay explains the political and social dynamics at play.
Implementing SEM tactics has been a challenge — along with the abrupt transition to online learning and teaching. But the good thinking behind SEM has helped UVic mitigate impacts of COVID-19 and support student success during a difficult year.
As we draw closer to an in-person fall term, many international students are scrambling to get immigration documents, travel and self-isolation requirements in place so they can come to Canada. International Student Services can help.
UVic scholar and UNESCO Co-Chair Budd Hall helps propel community-based research across Canada and around the world. On May 6, he received a prestigious national award for his years of service.
UVic scholar and UNESCO Co-Chair Budd Hall helps propel community-based research across Canada and around the world. He answers some questions on winning a prestigious national award and about the importance of community-university engagement.
UVic researchers build more resilient communities in the wake of COVID-19.
Climatologists have a Precambrian problem: early in Earth’s history the sun was dimmer, but the Earth wasn’t colder.
Dennis Gupa, a PhD theatre candidate, explores the impact of a typhoon on fishers in the Philippines and amplifies stories of ecological knowledge as messages on climate change.
Researchers with the CERN-based ALPHA collaboration have announced the world’s first laser-based manipulation of antimatter, leveraging a made-in-Canada laser system to cool a sample of antimatter down to near absolute zero.
When the influx of Syrian refugees arriving in Canada began in 2015, Li-Shih Huang knew her skills could contribute to resettlement efforts.
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.
On March 21, we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and draw attention to the ongoing realities of oppression.
