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Funding sustainable innovation

Media release

The Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation plays a key role in Gustavson Business School's commitment to socially responsible education. It recently received $600,000 in support from Goldcorp, a Vancouver mining company.

Vikes women's soccer team earn fifth

A young but mighty Vikes women's soccer team closed out their regular season with incredible road victories over Prairie leaders Alberta, while holding the five-time national champions Trinity Western to a scoreless draw.

Clean energy projects at UVic get a $2.4M boost

Media release

$2.4 million in new clean energy funding from the Government of Canada ($1.4M), and from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan ($1M), was announced today, boosting UVic researchers’ ability to accelerate the kinds of solutions-focused, clean energy projects that are making a difference at a local, national and international level.

Preparing students for intercultural success

The Ring

UVic's intercultural training helps our students make positive contributions to diverse workplaces and develop intercultural competencies through studying and working abroad--with the next workshop taking place in time for International Education Week (Nov. 13 to 17).

One mind, one people and 42 Indigenous languages

The Ring

A new language revitalization project led by the University of Victoria will bring new life and strength to at least 42 Indigenous languages in Canada. NEȾOLṈEW̱ will work with nine Indigenous-led partner organizations across the country, forming a learning and research network to strengthen efforts to revive Indigenous languages.

Two new members join Board of Governors

The Ring

Two new order-in-council appointees have joined UVic's Board of Governors: Merle Alexander and Kasari Govender.

The Malahat Review celebrates golden anniversary

The Ring

One of Canada’s leading literary journals is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Established in 1967, The Malahat Review has featured emerging and established writers, discovered promising new talent and presented perceptive critical comment on other works.

Studies point grad toward Indigenous health career

The Ring

Cheyenne Smith is determined to do her part to improve the health of Canada’s Indigenous populations, especially HIV/AIDS rates, after she graduates this month with an undergraduate degree in anthropology and a minor in French.

Grad finds her niche in informatics

The Ring

Michelle Wright's decision to enrol in Health Information Science (HINF) was influenced by three key factors: word-of-mouth, the internet and personal satisfaction.

Honorably speaking

The Ring

An honorary degree—the university's highest academic honour—will be presented to four exceptional individuals at Fall 2017 Convocation: Barney Williams Jr., Neil Sterritt, David Flaherty and Sheridan Scott.

Convocation Nov 14-15 for 1,396 grads

Media release

Two Indigenous men renowned for their activism and courage are among four noted Canadians who will receive honorary doctor of laws degrees from the University of Victoria during fall convocation Nov. 14-15.

Music school celebrates 50 years

The Ring

When maestro Timothy Vernon raises his baton at the School of Music's gala 50th anniversary concert on Dec. 2, it won’t simply be in recognition of the honorary Doctorate of Music he received at spring Convocation.

Citizen science on BC Ferries

The Ring

Citizen scientists helped researchers this summer better understand ocean health and declining salmon populations in the Salish Sea. Approximately, 1270 passengers on BC Ferries took part in an onboard coastal naturalist program and learned how to use a tablet and app to collect images of the sea and sky.

A decade of the Southam Lecturer

The Ring

For the past 10 years, students in UVic's writing department have benefited by learning from veteran journalists and authors, thanks to the Harvey Stevenson Southam Lecturer in Journalism and Nonfiction.

Doctoral candidate presents in Ottawa on concussions

The Ring

UVic chemist Armita Dash is in Ottawa today to talk to parliamentarians and senior government officials about her innovative approach to early concussion diagnosis. Dash's research provides an early detection method of diagnosing concussion or traumatic brain injury through the use of nanotechnology.

Climate action, economic growth

Media release

A UVic-led knowledge network focused on climate change solutions welcomes the appointment of its executive director to serve as a member of a new advisory council to the BC government providing strategic advice on areas of focus for climate action that go hand in hand with economic growth.

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