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Environmental assessment and Indigenous knowledge

The Ring

An interview about recent UVic research that argues for a fundamental shift in how government treats Indigenous rights and knowledge.

Experts on BC Budget

University of Victoria faculty members are available to media to discuss the provincial budget.

Expert Q&A on engaging Indigenous knowledge

The federal government is failing to meaningfully engage with Indigenous knowledge in environmental decision-making, setting the stage for more conflict over pipelines, two University of Victoria researchers say.

Tracing the birth of new planets

The Ring

UVic astrophysicist Ruobing Dong is revolutionizing the field of observational planet formation by examining disks of dust and gas which surround very young stars.

Beyond bloodlines: How the Wet’suwet’en hereditary system works

Globe & Mail

Beyond bloodlines: How the Wet’suwet’en hereditary system works

Comic Potential at the Phoenix

The Ring

Considered one of the funniest and most inventive plays by Britain’s grandmaster of comedy, this romantic sci-fi satire is set in the foreseeable future, when actors are replaced with convincingly lifelike robots known as “actoids.” This wickedly funny satire from 1998 reads like a cautionary tale on the rise of artificial intelligence. Runs until Feb. 22.

Horbachewski begins as new VP External

The Ring

The University of Victoria is welcoming Chris Horbachewski as the new Vice-President External Relations. The appointment, effective Feb. 1, was approved by the Board of Governors on Oct. 28, 2019 following an international search.

Sustainability action plans show path forward

The Ring

The university’s Sustainability Action Plan guides efforts across campus to achieve greater sustainability in operations. The close-out report on the 2014-2019 plan, now available, shows that UVic has reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions 25 per cent below 2010 levels, while natural gas consumption intensity has decreased by 22 per cent. A new plan sets sustainability goals and actions until the end of 2021, when a broader Climate and Sustainability Action Plan is expected to be available.

UVic Distinguished Alumni Awards

Each year during Alumni Week, the UVic Alumni Association, in partnership with the faculties and divisions of UVic, present Distinguished Alumni Awards to outstanding members of the alumni community.

A visit to India and a 150th milestone

Three delegates from UVic landed in India just ahead of the 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birth for an international symposium organized by UVic’s Budd Hall and UNESCO co-chair Rajesh Tandon to explore concepts of community-based research in the context of Gandhian principles.

Your brain on Mars: Tracking astronauts’ mental performance

The Conversation

Your brain on Mars: Tracking astronauts’ mental performance

Climate change; important step forward

A statement from the President: Climate change is the global threat of our time, and universities have a major contribution to make to the solutions. One of our strategic priorities is to contribute to a sustainable future.

Policy targets climate change

Media release

UVic has adopted a responsible investment policy that targets the worst producers of greenhouse gases across all sectors, increases investments in clean technology and encourages low-carbon practices for a sustainable future.

Climate change resilient BC forests

Media release

Researchers from Canada and the US want to de-escalate the devastating forest wildfires that are increasingly occurring due to climate change, while strengthening development of a forest-based bioeconomy, and boosting carbon uptake. These goals are part of a $1 milion, four-year PICS Theme Partnership project.

Brain burnout

knowlEDGE

Olav Krigolson has developed a unique mobile electroencephalography (EEG) system to investigate what’s happening in our brains when we’re tired, stressed, oxygen-deprived, struggling with dementia, concussed—or on Mars.

New Vikes initiatives

The Ring

UVic is unveiling several initiatives that build on the Vikes' rich athletic tradition and its ongoing and deep commitment to providing a supportive high-performance environment for student athletes. The changes and additions aim to affirm, educate and support a culture of excellence for UVic athletics and provide improved resources for students and coaches.

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Environmental assessment and Indigenous knowledge

Experts on BC Budget

Expert Q&A on engaging Indigenous knowledge

Tracing the birth of new planets

Beyond bloodlines: How the Wet’suwet’en hereditary system works

Comic Potential at the Phoenix

Horbachewski begins as new VP External

Sustainability action plans show path forward

UVic Distinguished Alumni Awards

A visit to India and a 150th milestone

Your brain on Mars: Tracking astronauts’ mental performance

Climate change; important step forward

Policy targets climate change

Climate change resilient BC forests

Brain burnout

New Vikes initiatives