Improving accessibility in chemistry education
Chemistry can be a very colourful science, but for the 5-8% of men and 0.5-1% of women with colour vision deficiency (CVD), it can also cause difficulties.
Chemistry can be a very colourful science, but for the 5-8% of men and 0.5-1% of women with colour vision deficiency (CVD), it can also cause difficulties.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of groundbreaking chemist Ian Manners on December 3, 2023.
Saying that someone’s science degree was full of science feels a bit obvious, but for Meghan Molnar, it really is the best way to describe her UVic experience.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is celebrating 10 University of Victoria researchers—the most ever at one time—with the country’s highest academic honour.
The REACH Awards honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a vital impact at UVic, in the classroom and beyond.
Proud, trans UVic alumna Julia Levy is one of 11 young Canadians—the only one in BC—chosen for the prestigious Rhodes scholarship at Oxford University. Levy, a chemistry major, will begin a master’s degree there in fall 2023.
On Sept. 6, the Royal Society of Canada announced seven scholars from UVic are elected to Canada’s highest academic honour.
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.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Erin Chernick on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Five storekeepers keep on-campus labs stocked and critical shipments for research partnerships moving. Like silicon dioxide through the hourglass, these are the days of their lives.
The Reach Awards celebrate UVic scholars for their extraordinary contributions in research and teaching.
The Reach Awards celebrate UVic scholars for their extraordinary contributions in research and teaching.
UVic chemistry grad student, Ben Godwin, and supervisor Jeremy Wulff are studying novel materials for next-gen auto manufacturing. With a versatile new polymer, novel materials are now stronger and lighter than before with potential for commercial applications.
Three sustainable research projects deliver societal benefits thanks to funding from BC Knowledge Development Fund.
Eight research projects at the University of Victoria received a total of $1.45 million in federal support, helping keep our researchers at the forefront of science and innovation.
CAMTEC is expanding to establish a biosafety facility with new, cutting-edge equipment previously unavailable on Vancouver Island and infrastructure upgrades that will triple their research capacity.