Media: news releases

UVic’s PRIMED wave energy project with Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation receives $1 million grant from 2022 TD Ready Challenge

New research has uncovered a change in behaviour of deep-sea fragile pink sea urchins off the south coast of Vancouver Island that is linked to climate change impacts.

We’re celebrating the achievements of Fall Class of 2022 with four in-person convocation ceremonies, three honorary-degree recipients and more than 1,400 grads completing their studies at UVic.

An ambitious research project, led by UVic researchers, will create the first Canadian assessment of the storage capacity of blue carbon ecosystems to help mitigate climate change.

Newly published research from the Solid Carbon project shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide injected into the subsea floor off Vancouver Island may turn into solid rock in about 25 years.

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.

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 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.

Seven UVic researchers in the fields of science, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and human and social development have been elected to Canada’s highest academic honour.

The UVic BioInnovation Hub is a new shared space designed to spark collaborations between researchers, life sciences start-ups and entrepreneurs to support advancements in human health.

The 2022 Victoria Forum convenes global delegates to discuss the Commonwealth lək̓ʷəŋən Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of the University of Victoria, today welcomes a new federal investment in its world-leading ocean observatories located on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada.