Mexico and Canada may be physically separated by thousands of kilometres, but people like Jaime Arredondo Sanchez Lira—the new Canada Research Chair in Substance Use and Health Policy Research at UVic—are working to bring them closer together when it comes to harm reduction and drug policy.

Less than 0.1 mL of blood is all that UVic researchers need, in an exciting commercial-academic partnership that has developed a “gold standard” test for COVID-19 using cutting-edge technology.

UVic and the United Nations Institute of Training and Research establishes first CIFAL centre on North America's West Coast.

UVic microbiologist Caroline Cameron receives $2M grant from Open Philanthropy to develop a direct diagnostic test and vaccine for syphilis, one of the world’s first global diseases.

UVic joins the world to celebrate 2022 International Women's Day, a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The Vancouver Island Drug Checking Project, led by UVic social work professor Bruce Wallace and chemistry professor Dennis Hore, is a blend of research, service and partnerships including several UVic faculties, people who use drugs, students, government agencies, community groups and more.

COVID-19 health and safety update, rapid test kits for UVic students and employees as well as information on remote work arrangements for staff.

UVic researcher tests potential application of nanoparticles in cancer treatment.

UVic health researchers get a $3.4-million boost—success that was supported through the efforts of the UVic Health Initiative, which is raising the profile and quality of health research across campus.

Showcasing people and projects at UVic--experts can talk to media about the many initiatives to create gender inclusivity in STEM to celebrate February 11.

After more than 35 years together and 30 years of teaching with UVic's School of Music, the Lafayette String Quartet announced their decision to retire as a performance ensemble in 2023.

"Great things have to stop at some point"—Joanna Hood, Sharon Stanis, Pam Highbaugh Aloni and Ann Elliott-Goldschmid will take their last bow as the Lafayette String Quartet in 2023.

Dr. Henry’s latest guidance for universities, plus more on return to in-person classes Jan. 24.

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Ryan Rhodes discusses research-based tips for sticking to new healthy lifestyle goals, as published in The Conversation Canada.

Got health goals? Research-based tips for healthy lifestyles