Statement from President Hall on behalf of the University of Victoria regarding attack on Ukraine In the recent weeks, we have witnessed the situation in Ukraine rapidly escalate with profound concern. The University of Victoria community is keeping…
UVic astronomer Kim Venn co-led an international team that found one of these traces—a first-of-its-kind discovery that was published in Nature earlier this year. Not only was it a breakthrough for what they found—a star cluster with the lowest concentration of metals ever observed—it was made possible by making two ground-based telescopes work together in a new way.
In the global race to achieve net zero emissions, UVic's Ralph Evins is leading a 16-organization partnership that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners.
UVic researcher Ralph Evins is leading a partnership of 16 organizations in Canada and the US that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners find more effective, affordable ways to energy retrofit existing buildings so that they’re more efficient, low-carbon and resilient to climate change.
UVic researchers work with global partners to launch a website dedicated to providing free access to FishSounds. Understanding the sounds made by fish can help to determine the best approaches to address marine pollution and climate change ocean impacts.
UVic researcher tests potential application of nanoparticles in cancer treatment.
New research suggests 2021 BC flood event made at least 60 per cent more likely by the effects of human-induced climate change.
Showcasing people and projects at UVic--experts can talk to media about the many initiatives to create gender inclusivity in STEM to celebrate February 11.
As UVic's Impact Chair in Indigenous Art Practices, Carey Newman took the Witness Blanket's message to a global audience as part of the cultural programming at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Together with an international research team, UVic astronomer Ruobing Dong uncovered the first evidence of a stellar flyby disturbing the protoplanetary disk—or birthplace of planets—using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA).
UVic alumna Sahar Sam’s started a cleantech company, Solaires Entreprises Inc., thanks to her PhD and postdoctoral studies at UVic, including the entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities the university provides.
Two UVic experts are available to media for comment on the increasing tensions along the border between Russia and Ukraine, as well as potential geopolitical impacts.
A world of learning awaits at the International Centre for Students and a new video welcomes everyone to find out more about the newly named ICS.
Like catching lightning in a jar, UVic astronomer Ruobing Dong with international team uncover first evidence of a stellar intruder object, or flyby, disturbing a protoplanetary disk the birthplace of planets.
Newly discovered star cluster opens a unique window into galaxy formation from ancient times and challenges longstanding theories, thanks to international collaboration.
From addressing injustice to inspiring creative ingenuity, UVic was at the forefront in 2021 of providing expertise and offering solutions to another year of change and stories that gripped the world’s attention.
