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Extraordinary environment

UVic fetes Fall Class of 2022

Media release

We’re celebrating the achievements of Fall Class of 2022 with four in-person convocation ceremonies, three honorary-degree recipients and more than 1,400 grads completing their studies at UVic.

"Blue" climate solutions

Media release

An ambitious research project, led by UVic researchers, will create the first Canadian assessment of the storage capacity of blue carbon ecosystems to help mitigate climate change.

Equity Action Plan now available

After 18 months of consultation and development with the university community, the university’s Equity Action Plan (EAP) is now ready. The plan was created based on engagement from the campus community and is the first of its kind at UVic.

Celebrating 10 years, Cambridge Bay Observatory

Ocean Network Canada

Celebrating 10 years, Cambridge Bay Observatory

UVic ranks third in campus sustainability planning

The Ring

UVic has been recognized, once again, as a top performer by the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, with a 100% score and a gold star rating. UVic tied for third place in the coordination and planning category, with five other top-performing Canadian universities and several international institutions.

Indigenous nursing degree launch

Fifty delegates from six universities across BC, including UVic, gathered in Penticton to launch a master’s of Indigenous nursing research project. The first-of-its-kind master’s degree combines high-level professional training with community-driven interventions designed to meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples living in rural and remote areas.

Taapwaywin, truth before reconciliation

The Ring

Taapwaywin is a new series hosted by Ry Moran on truth before reconciliation and it harnesses the power of podcasting as an important and vital way of sharing knowledge beyond classrooms and campus.

Ry Moran launches new podcast

Media release

A new podcast about memory, power and the journey to find truth launched Sept. 27 from the UVic Libraries. The eight-episode series, Taapwaywin, is hosted by Ry Moran.

UVic’s research chair in Indigenous mental health

The Ring

With a Sept. 22 naming ceremony, the inaugural position of Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health is held by Emily Haigh, with funding by a $1.5M gift from Bruce McKean.

Indigenous naming ceremony

Media release

UVic is grateful to the family of Chief Mungo Martin for the honour of the title of the research chair in Indigenous mental health. The naming ceremony was held Sept. 22 at Mungo Martin House.

New banners along campus greenway

The Ring

Two designs by Two-Spirit Coast Salish artist Margaret August float overhead on light posts along the 1.2-km campus greenway through the heart of campus as visual signs of greeting to this place.

New student housing building opens for fall term

The Ring

The newest and largest student housing dining building on the UVic campus is opening to its first influx of residents just before the start of fall classes. The official opening of the building will take place later this fall.

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Extraordinary environment

UVic fetes Fall Class of 2022

"Blue" climate solutions

Equity Action Plan now available

Celebrating 10 years, Cambridge Bay Observatory

UVic ranks third in campus sustainability planning

Indigenous nursing degree launch

Taapwaywin, truth before reconciliation

Ry Moran launches new podcast

UVic’s research chair in Indigenous mental health

Indigenous naming ceremony

Orange Shirt Day 2022

Conserving rockfish

Theatre festival focuses on language reawakening

Expanded gender options

New banners along campus greenway

New student housing building opens for fall term