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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.

Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

The Conversation Canada

Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

Resetting climate narratives

Meet Ian Mauro, the new executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, a four-university partnership hosted and led by UVic. Mauro believes in storytelling, in partnership, and in a solutions-oriented focus to climate change. Read more about his approach and why he rejects dire narratives about our ability to take impactful climate action.

Environmental scientist to head PICS

Media release

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and the University of Victoria welcome Dr. Ian Mauro to his new role as executive director of PICS and professor of environmental studies at UVic , effective Nov. 1, 2022. Mauro, an acclaimed environmental scientist, filmmaker and multimedia producer who has worked with local communities and Indigenous Nations and Peoples across Canada, brings his passion for storytelling and collaboration to the role.

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.

Orange Shirt Day 2022

Leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, the University of Victoria will be hosting several public events to honour and support the children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

UVic experts on monarchy and colonialism

Nine UVic experts are available to media regarding Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral for comment about the history of the British monarchy or specifically on Canada’s colonial history of abuses.

Beyond cryptocurrencies

The Conversation Canada

Beyond cryptocurrencies

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Celebrating 10 years, Cambridge Bay Observatory

UVic ranks third in campus sustainability planning

Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

Resetting climate narratives

Environmental scientist to head PICS

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

UVic experts on monarchy and colonialism

Beyond cryptocurrencies

Conserving rockfish

Theatre festival focuses on language reawakening

Expert on refugee success in the workforce