The CUFA BC honours exceptional academics with its Distinguished Academics Awards. And this year, two of the three awards go to UVic scholars: Sarah Wright Cardinal and Colin Bennett.
Two UVic experts are available to media for comment on the increasing tensions along the border between Russia and Ukraine, as well as potential geopolitical impacts.
After the first wave of the pandemic, India is experiencing record numbers of new cases. UVic political scientist Reeta Tremblay explains the political and social dynamics at play.
UVic experts are available to media for comment on the BC election on topics ranging from campaign strategies to COVID-19 including economic recovery plans, public sentiment and PR challenges.
Political scientist Claire Cutler shines a light on the complexities and corruption of PPE procurement in a fractured market with countries around the world competing for medical supplies in this time of COVID-19.
Political scientist Claire Cutler shines a light on the complexities and corruption of PPE procurement in a fractured market with countries around the world competing for medical supplies in this time of COVID-19.
The following University of Victoria experts are available to media to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daniel Westlake (Dept. of Political Science) is available to media to discuss the election of Paul Manly in Monday's Nanaimo-Ladysmith byelection, winning only the second Green Party seat in the House of Commons.
UVic privacy expert Colin Bennett is available to media to discuss the findings in a report expected on Feb. 6 by the BC Information and Privacy Commissioner on the use of personal data by political parties.
Chorong Kim and Chong Su Kim will cross the stage at convocation in November, marking the end of nine years together—and two degrees each—at UVic. They have shared a few brown bag lunches along the way, as well as stressful moments as graduate students.
The journey towards post-secondary education began for Carolyn Belleau when she had to re-invent herself after losing her fashion design business in last decade's recession. To move forward in a new direction Belleau had to carefully assess her skills and aptitude. She graduates this month with a bachelor in political science.
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UVic's intercultural training helps our students make positive contributions to diverse workplaces and develop intercultural competencies through studying and working abroad--with the next workshop taking place in time for International Education Week (Nov. 13 to 17).
Norman Ruff was an inspiration to generations of young scholars at UVic. As a political scientist, his learned, intuitive commentary was a staple of news coverage and analysis during numerous elections.
Nine students traveled to Europe this May on the annual EU Study Tour. Offered through UVic's European studies program, the tour includes visits to Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg and Frankfurt. One student, Anna Dodd, describes how the experiences overseas are now influencing her future choices.
