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Science-led solution to cattle greenhouse emissions

May 13, 2022 -

New discoveries in gut microbiota—tiny microorganisms living in our digestive tracts—could lead to seaweed-based cattle feed that reduces methane emissions from cows.

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New COVID-19 test measures virus proteins

April 19, 2022 - The Ring

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.

Read more: New COVID-19 test measures virus proteins
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AI research drives better auto sales

April 6, 2022 - The Ring

A Canadian e-commerce marketplace that brings together consumers and car dealerships from across the country is relying on UVic expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its operations and enhance its customers’ online experience.

Read more: AI research drives better auto sales
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UVic opens first UN leadership training centre on North America’s West Coast

March 22, 2022 - Media release

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

Read more: UVic opens first UN leadership training centre on North America’s West Coast
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$2M grant powers UVic research leader to battle syphilis

March 8, 2022 - Media release

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.

Read more: $2M grant powers UVic research leader to battle syphilis
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Making existing buildings more energy efficient

March 3, 2022 - Media release

UVic researcher Ralph Evins is leading a partnership of 16 organizations in Canada and the US that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners find more effective, affordable ways to energy retrofit existing buildings so that they’re more efficient, low-carbon and resilient to climate change.

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ReBuild for a clean energy future

March 3, 2022 -

In the global race to achieve net zero emissions, UVic's Ralph Evins is leading a 16-organization partnership that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners.

Read more: ReBuild for a clean energy future
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Grunts, squeals and boops--FishSounds launches online library of fish noise

March 2, 2022 - Media release

UVic researchers work with global partners to launch a website dedicated to providing free access to FishSounds. Understanding the sounds made by fish can help to determine the best approaches to address marine pollution and climate change ocean impacts.

Read more: Grunts, squeals and boops--FishSounds launches online library of fish noise
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Experts on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2022 -

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.

Read more: Experts on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Inclusivity + ingenuity + opportunity = Inspire STEM program

February 3, 2022 - The Ring

The new Inspire: STEM for Social Impact program will provide students in the Faculties of Engineering and Computer Science and Science with paid co-op opportunities in which small teams work with industry mentors to develop solutions that address real-life challenges in local communities.

Read more: Inclusivity + ingenuity + opportunity = Inspire STEM program
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Close encounter: interstellar fly-by

February 3, 2022 - The Ring

Together with an international research team, UVic astronomer Ruobing Dong uncovered the first evidence of a stellar flyby disturbing the protoplanetary disk—or birthplace of planets—using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA).

Read more: Close encounter: interstellar fly-by
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Quest to harness sun’s energy

February 1, 2022 -

UVic alumna Sahar Sam’s started a cleantech company, Solaires Entreprises Inc., thanks to her PhD and postdoctoral studies at UVic, including the entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities the university provides.

Read more: Quest to harness sun’s energy
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Accelerate innovation at UVic KWENCH

February 1, 2022 - Media release

UVic alumna Sahar Sam’s started a cleantech company, Solaires Entreprises Inc., thanks to her PhD and postdoctoral studies at UVic, including the entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities the university provides.

Read more: Accelerate innovation at UVic KWENCH
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Expert on planet formation, new discovery

January 13, 2022 -

Like catching lightning in a jar, UVic astronomer Ruobing Dong with international team uncover first evidence of a stellar intruder object, or flyby, disturbing a protoplanetary disk the birthplace of planets.

Read more: Expert on planet formation, new discovery
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Expert Q&A on impact investing & climate finance

August 27, 2021 -

​Impact investing has huge potential to help individuals, institutions and start-ups take action against climate change. Basma Majerbi explains how it can help take us to net zero.

Read more: Expert Q&A on impact investing & climate finance
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UVic biomed facility game-changer for BC

July 22, 2021 -

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.

Read more: UVic biomed facility game-changer for BC

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