Media: expert advisories

Jessica Ball is available to media in advance of Father’s Day (June 20) to discuss her new study about fathers’ involvement in childcare and housework during the pandemic.

A new study led by marine biologist Amanda Bates highlights the dual role that humans play in both threatening and protecting species and ecosystems. Bates joins UVic in July as professor in biology and as UVic Impact Chair in Ocean Ecosystem Change and Conservation.

​UVic experts are available for comment about the 215 Indigenous children found in a mass grave on the grounds of Kamloops Indian Residential School, as well as the legacy of residential schools.

The BC government on May 25 announced a four-phase plan for the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions in the province. University of Victoria experts are available to comment on related topics.

​UVic experts are available to discuss how economic policies can address social and ecological inequalities—the subject of Pathways for Inclusive and Sustainable Recoveries conference, May 27-29.

​After the first wave of the pandemic, India is experiencing record numbers of new cases. UVic political scientist Reeta Tremblay explains the political and social dynamics at play.

The following University of Victoria experts are available to media to discuss the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (May 16), and the power of personal stories to inform HIV policy and public-health crisis planning, as published in The Conver…

The pandemic has affected gyms, yoga studios and group workouts but staying active is critical to brain health, say researchers of a new study looking at the impact of exercise for older adults.

​The BC budget is expected April 20, to be tabled in the midst of the third wave of the pandemic. UVic experts are available to media for insights and commentary on various themes.

​The 2021 federal budget is expected April 19. UVic experts are available to media on various themes and aspects related to this first budget in two years, since the start of the global pandemic.

​March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. Several UVic experts are available to media for comment on specific themes with respect to Indigenous language revitalization.

​The following UVic experts are available to media to provide comment on COVID-19 and its ongoing societal impacts.