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Corporate Mapping Project

The Ring

Data is part of any research process. And for PhD candidate Nicolas Graham, data can be transformed into a virtual map showing power and influence, in particular in the fossil fuel industry.

President Cassels seeks second term

The Ring

Following the updating of the appointment criteria by the university’s Presidential Appointment Committee, UVic President Jamie Cassels has indicated that he would welcome the opportunity to be considered for a second five-year term as president. The committee will now conduct a review of his performance and suitability for reappointment, per §14 of the university’s presidential appointment policy.

Facing Canada’s future: reflections from Converge

The Ring

Reflections by Maxwell Nicholson, second-year economics student, on the Converge 2017 conference—where leaders, students, politicians and university executives came together to develop a vision for Canada's future.

One million views for student blog project

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500 posts in, MyUVic Life provides a first-person perspective on the UVic student experience. MyUVic Life is a blog for students, by students. A diverse team of undergraduate student bloggers create first-person stories that are posted as an accessible and widely read collection.

Winning co-ops contribute to vital research

The Ring

Innovative, aspiring and motivated to make a positive impact—these are the qualities shared by three extraordinary students who were recognized for their outstanding work ethic, initiative and engagement by being named as the 2016 Co-op Students of the Year.

UVic flag lowered in honour of former Chair, Board of Governors

The Ring

The UVic flag will be lowered on Feb. 25 in honour of Brian Lamb, former Chair of the Board of Governors, who passed away on Jan. 27.

Symposium is first for UVic's Canada 150

The Ring

The presentation of the first-ever translations in the local Indigenous languages of the original Douglas Treaties of the colony of Vancouver Island is a pivotal element in a historic event taking place Feb. 24-26 in Victoria as part of UVic's Canada 150 celebrations.

Update on president’s appointment committee

The Ring

An appointment committee has been struck as part of the Procedures for the Search, Appointment, or Reappointment of the President and Vice-Chancellor. The committee has now met three times, and has spent time learning about the nature and requirements of the president’s role. It is in the process of establishing criteria for the next appointment.

Beyond Borders student fund

The Ring

Thanks to the Beyond Borders fund initiated by President Jamie Cassels in 2015, even more UVic students have journeyed deep into communities well beyond the borders of our campus. Here are three student stories of transformative journeys overseas.

Spreading a love of science

The Ring

Microbiology co-op student Levana Mastrangelo is doing her part to make a difference in local Indigenous communities. She recently completed a co-operative education (co-op) work term with the Aboriginal STEM Outreach Program, where she became a liaison between UVic’s Science Venture and Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island.

The Phoenix at 50

The Ring

For 50 years, the theatre department and Phoenix Theatre—its public performance wing—have helped shape the development of local and national theatre by producing celebrated alumni and innovative productions. Growing from a volunteer-built, 80-seat theatre into Canada’s leading comprehensive theatre program, the Phoenix is now one of the best educational theatre facilities in the country.

Clearing the air

The Ring

Fears that “vaping” is a gateway to tobacco smoking are unfounded, shows the researchers’ resulting comprehensive review of available evidence on the harms and benefits of electronic or e-cigarettes and vapour devices—released in January by CARBC in a report called “Clearing the Air.”

Is HIV therapy driving new syphilis cases?

The Ring

Drugs used to prevent and treat HIV could be contributing to a dramatic rise in syphilis cases, according to a new study co-authored by UVic microbiologist Caroline Cameron. The study suggests that antiretroviral therapy medications for treating HIV may affect the body’s immune response to certain diseases, including syphilis.

Reaching higher, thinking bigger

The Ring

Twenty years ago, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was created to provide funding for the tools--the labs, facilities and equipment--that Canadian researchers need to move ideas, discoveries and inventions forward for the benefit of society and the world around us.

Clearing the air around e-cigarettes

Media release

Fears that “vaping” is a gateway to tobacco smoking are unfounded, shows a comprehensive review of available evidence on the harms and benefits of electronic or e-cigarettes and vapour devices, released today by UVic's Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) in a report called “Clearing the Air.”

Expert panel on US inauguration

Is democracy in crisis? What are the implications of the new US presidency on political liberty, social justice and geopolitics? On Friday, Jan. 20, five UVic historians will hold a public panel discussion on possible impacts of the new presidency and on the lessons that history can teach us.

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