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UVic partners on new West Shore campus

Media release

As part of a first-of-its kind partnership between South Island institutions, UVic will offer first- and second-year programming at the new West Shore campus, which is expected to open in fall 2024.

Ukraine webinar carries message for students

In June, Ukraine’s president called on university students to join him via video link about support for Ukraine. Now four UVic students are answering the call again, in a Zoom webinar on Aug. 4.

Eleven UVic Vikes competing at Commonwealth Games

This summer, eleven current and former UVic athletes will compete in this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK.

Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

The Ring

The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists, guided by an Indigenous Programming Circle.

Urban green thumb

Business Class

Chris Hildreth's dream was to create the highest-quality sustainable food system without chemicals, single-use plastics or, most notably, any agricultural land. And so, with Hildreth sweating in the afternoon heat, TOPSOIL was born—and the rooftop venture eventually evolved into 3,000-plus geotextile dirt-filled containers on 20,000 square feet of vacant land at Dockside Green.

Passion for robotics inspires success

The Ring

Alec Krawciw had the highest academic standing of any student graduating from UVic with a bachelor’s degree this spring and also found time to lead a student engineering team, earn a minor in software engineering, and volunteer in the community. Krawciw found plenty of ways to follow his passion in robotics during his time at UVic, including a co-op in which he designed and built a prototype electric hydro-foiling catamaran from scratch.

Market for change

Business Class

Carbon markets are complex, and Wilson Fong (MGB ’20) spends his days making sense of it all for his clients.

2022 Victoria Forum

Media release

This August, UVic and the Senate of Canada are co-hosting an international forum seeking solutions and strategies for an increasingly polarized world. Bridging Divides: Turf, Truth and Trust is a free event happening between Aug. 28-30.

Breaking career-growth stereotypes

Business Class

Business Class magazine caught up with Keira Torkko, chief people officer at supply chain sustainability management company Assent, to discuss how she broke the traditional career journey mould, how understanding the importance of personal branding yielded results for her and what it means to tackle business puzzles through the lens of people.

Jumping for joy

Business Class

Danielle Lowe, BCom student, is elbow deep in crickets—quite literally. Lowe is the mastermind behind Victoria-based Doodlebug Pet Food, a company that makes hypoallergenic cricket-based treats for dogs.

UVic to deliver MBA in Advancing Reconciliation

Media release

UVic's Gustavson School of Business is set to co-create and deliver the world’s first custom MBA in Advancing Reconciliation, reflecting the university's commitment to advancing truth, respect and reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.

July 2022 ringers

The Ring

Staff in Alumni and Development were recently recognized as leaders in university advancement by CASE and CCAE for several innovative, creative and inspiring projects.

A new era of breast reconstruction is on the horizon

The Guardian

A new era of breast reconstruction is on the horizon

California greening

The Torch

Two UVic Engineering grads, Aaron Fyke and Tyson Woeste, are leading the push for cleaner energy from a home base in sunny, star-filled Los Angeles.

Healing technology

The Torch

The Victoria Hand Project team, led by alumnus Michael Peirone, designs low-cost 3D-printed prosthetics for amputees in need while providing UVic students with valuable skills and training.

Hidden wonder

The Torch

Puppeteer and UVic theatre grad Ingrid Hansen stars in hit children’s shows and navigates the “complex universe” created by legend Jim Henson—all while never being seen.

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UVic partners on new West Shore campus

Ukraine webinar carries message for students

Eleven UVic Vikes competing at Commonwealth Games

Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

Urban green thumb

Passion for robotics inspires success

Market for change

2022 Victoria Forum

Breaking career-growth stereotypes

Jumping for joy

UVic to deliver MBA in Advancing Reconciliation

July 2022 ringers

A new era of breast reconstruction is on the horizon

California greening

Healing technology

Hidden wonder