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Black History Month

Black History Month provides an important opportunity to explore and celebrate the historical and current contributions of Black Canadians. At UVic, we recognize the many achievements of Black faculty, staff and students. We also acknowledge that ongoing work is needed to support racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

UVic child care moves to $10/day

Some UVic families are now getting a break on their monthly expenses. The Province of British Columbia has announced that all University of Victoria child care centres have been approved to become $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres starting this past December.

Puzzles from the Holocaust

The Ring

Lisa Abram, a third-generation Jewish Romanian Canadian and communications officer at the UVic, has spent the last year uncovering her family’s connection to the Holocaust, aided by relatives and UVic’s Holocaust Studies experts.

Exhibition celebrates great dance of life

The Ring

A new exhibition at UVic's Legacy Art Gallery explores Indigenous Governance scholar Devi Mucina’s roots as an Indigenous Chewa man while honouring his African ancestors and culture.

Policies to decarbonize Canada’s homes

The Conversation

Policies to decarbonize Canada’s homes

Experts on Holocaust memorialization

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is Jan. 27. These four experts are among many UVic scholars whose research focuses on illuminating one of the darkest times in human history and on teaching new generations about racism, antisemitism, human rights and social justice.

Legacy gift supports research

An unexpected and substantial legacy gift from the estate of renowned Calgarian and philanthropist Margaret (Marmie) Hess is supporting graduate and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Victoria across the sciences. The gift created a $2 million endowment to fund two graduate student awards, with the remaining $500,000 funding research grants for post-doctoral fellows.

Addressing climate anxiety

The Ring

Last Fall's Living With Climate Change event included a series of campus events and learning opportunities to help students share solidarity and human connection in the shadow of climate anxiety.

In memoriam: Janet Bavelas

The Ring

In memoriam story about experimental social psychologist Janet Bavelas.

Mapping the health of kelp forests

The Ring

Canopy-forming kelp forests are a vital lifeline for spawning herring and juvenile salmon, but a raft of environmental stressors make the future of those underwater forests uncertain. A new research alliance is examining the resilience and decline of bull kelp along the BC central coast due to warming ocean temperatures, in hopes of identifying areas of potential protection and possible restoration.

Engaging in decolonization as a settler

The Ring

UVic Director of Ceremonies Ian Case reflects on his experiences as a settler, leading the Farquhar auditorium to engage in the Voices in Circle decolonization initiative.

Belugas turn tail from ship noise

The Ring

Underwater noise pollution from ship traffic impacts beluga behaviour far out at sea, and new research shows that increasing ship traffic in the Arctic Ocean could have enormous impact on the species.

Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV preventi

The Conversation

Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV preventi

COP15: A call to action to help us meet vital biodiversity goals

The Conversation

COP15: A call to action to help us meet vital biodiversity goals

Law and the land

The Torch

CBC journalist and UVic Law alum Laura Lynch uses her legal knowledge to tackle the most pressing stories of our time, from Supreme Court cases to climate change to the devastation of war.

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The Torch

UVic alumni contribute talent, technical and creative power to Victoria’s burgeoning film industry.

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Black History Month

UVic child care moves to $10/day

Puzzles from the Holocaust

Exhibition celebrates great dance of life

Policies to decarbonize Canada’s homes

Experts on Holocaust memorialization

Legacy gift supports research

Addressing climate anxiety

In memoriam: Janet Bavelas

Mapping the health of kelp forests

Engaging in decolonization as a settler

Belugas turn tail from ship noise

Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV preventi

COP15: A call to action to help us meet vital biodiversity goals

Law and the land

Camera ready