Akash Mohanty is one of a dozen students driving sustainability forward on Vancouver Island through the University of Victoria’s Sustainability Scholars program, a unique graduate program that offers students paid internships to work on applied sustainability research projects with local community, industry, government, Indigenous and non-profit organizations.
Canadian and European experts in polar observation are joining forces in a new partnership that will see Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) operating a subsea observatory at the Spanish Antarctic Station, providing year-round, near real-time data on ocean conditions there—the first time that ONC will extend its ocean monitoring outside Canadian waters.
With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero—one community at a time.
FAQ on clean energy transition. With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero—one community at a time.
Remote, Indigenous communities leading the way to net zero
Geography grad student Kate Herchak is reclaiming her Inuk ways of knowing, being and doing in the world through cross-cultural research with Maasai youth.
University of Victoria climate policy expert Katya Rhodes says know-how exists to fight the climate crisis, but politicians need to choose policies that are both effective and acceptable to voters. Her research shows there are multiple ways to achieve Canadian climate targets.
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.
Curran Crawford, director of the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at the University of Victoria (IESVic), and his research colleagues are joining forces to bridge the gap in clean energy transitions for communities.
The UVic BioInnovation Hub is a new shared space designed to spark collaborations between researchers, life sciences start-ups and entrepreneurs to support advancements in human health.
UVic is leading a team that has been awarded a $1.65-million NSERC grant to train emerging engineers to work on water and sanitation projects in Canada and abroad.
Experts are available to media to discuss what the newly released Federal budget means for Canada’s green fiscal-stimulus leadership and low-carbon future, as published in The Conversation Canada.
UVic’s ocean women in social sciences are scientists and researchers who are making a difference with work that honours, values and promotes the benefits of collaboration and cooperation.
Three School of Music composers create new pieces for Ballet BC choreographers, to debut at the Dance Victoria studios.
A special preview of the feature-length film Framing Agnes is being hosted by the University of Victoria on March 17, ahead of its UK and Canadian premieres this spring.
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.
