The Ring

The Ring is the University of Victoria’s community newspaper. Its purpose is:

• to advance the mission and objectives of the university as articulated in the strategic plan
• to inform members of the campus community about news and events of interest to them and
• to help build a sense of community among faculty, staff and students at UVic.

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Latest stories

Campus cycling plan open house

Following a year of consultation, the university’s inaugural Campus Cycling Plan is rolling to the finish line. Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open house in the University Centre lobby on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. to provide feedback before the plan is presented to the Campus Planning Committee and President for approval later this fall.

Board of Governors update

The UVic Board of Governors is one of two primary governing bodies of the university. The board is responsible for the management, administration and control of the property, revenue and business affairs of the university. We welcome the newly appointed chair and vice-chair and newly elected student members to the 2018–2019 board.

2018 UVic United Way campaign

On Sept. 28, the 2018 UVic United Way campaign officially kicked off at a special Vikes Nation event in the CARSA Performance Gym. Fans cheered on the Vikes while learning more about United Way.

Ian Manners and materials science

The arrival of renowned UK chemist and materials scientist Ian Manners this fall as the University of Victoria’s Canada 150 Research Chair underlines UVic’s determination to take its place as a world leader in the growing field.

Mother’s nature

Solo show by theatre alumni spotlights the ups and downs of new motherhood—running October 9–20 at the Phoenix.

Literature and the US Christian right

As lawmakers and social media companies scramble to find ways to stop the spread of fake news ahead of the US midterms, a UVic English professor is taking a close read of America’s political “God gap.” Chris Douglas’s research examines the rise of the Christian right in American politics and society since the 1970s through an often-overlooked medium—literature.

Day in the Life: Shahira Khair

In a newly created position as Data Curation Librarian, Shahira Khair develops services and expertise to better manage and support faculty and graduate students with their research data management needs.

Bike-assist powers student to Tesla co-op

Engineering student Simon Park's Caboost invention—a trailer which converts any bicycle into an e-bike—helped him stand out to co-op recruiters at Tesla. Park is one of 44 UVic students who have secured co-ops with the energy and automobile technology company.

2018 Vanier scholars

Three UVic researchers have received 2018 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships—one of the federal government’s most prestigious scholarships for doctorial students and post-doctoral researchers. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of students’ extraordinary combination of academic excellence, research potential and leadership.

Trio elected to Royal Society of Canada

Three UVic faculty members have received the country’s highest academic honour, named 2018 fellows of the Royal Society of Canada: Benjamin Butterfield, Eike-Henner Kluge and Tim Stockwell.

Peru field school teaches ecology, economy and spirituality

Walking along the foothills of the northern Peruvian Amazon, 14 UVic environmental studies students—along with instructors Ana Maria Peredo and Kate Turner and mentors Murdith McLean and Frederique Apffel-Marglin—embarked on a unique learning experience this spring that wove together ecology, economy and spirituality in an Indigenous setting.

Marie Cooper: a life of teaching and learning

When Marie Cooper (SWETALIYE) received her Honorary Doctor of Education degree from UVic in 2010, it was a moment she had been steering toward her entire life. A teacher, counsellor, Elder, advocate and innovator, Dr. Cooper’s efforts to promote and defend Indigenous education, language and culture led to the inclusive transformation of educational policies and practices for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Looking deep into space from the deep sea

Could the world’s next large-scale neutrino detector be built at the bottom of the ocean? This summer, as part of its 2018 Wiring the Abyss expedition, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is installing specialized equipment at its deepest site in the northeast Pacific Ocean to assess the location’s suitability for observing neutrinos

Star Wars and Star Trek courses

This fall, UVic students can beam into Edwin Hodge’s “The Sociology of Star Trek” (SOCI 390) or David Christopher’s “Star Wars: A Cultural History” (AHVS 392 A02) course. But what specifically makes these sci-fi mainstays worthy of study?

Strategic Framework launch

On Sept. 19, 2018, the official launch of the university’s new Strategic Framework will take place at the President's Campus Update, at noon in the Continuing Studies Building Atrium. Staff and faculty are invited to come and listen to a panel of their peers discuss what is already being done on campus to support the six strategic prioritiesand to identify opportunities for future implementation.

Legends Cup Series

On Aug. 28, UVic and UBC came together in Victoria to announce the launch of the Legends Cup Series, which will reignite the long-standing rivalry between the Vikes and Thunderbirds. The Legends Cup is the new trophy that will be awarded to one of the two universities based on a series of varsity athletic competitions this season.