News and events

Alex Brolo wins the 2020 CSC W.A.E. McBryde Medal

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Hans-Peter Loock as Professor in Chemistry and Physics as well as the Dean of Science.

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Makhsud Saidaminov as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Electrical Engineering.

Ian Manners reports a new way to functionalize surfaces in “Science”

Jeremy Wulff reports new polymer cross linker in ‘Science’

UVic researchers develop new material

Six faculty in Chemistry who applied for NSERC Discovery Grants have all been funded

Scott McIndoe wins 2019 Hickman Alumni Award

Student Forum, October 12, 2018: Student Feedback and Department Reponses

David Leitch is appointed as Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Dennis Hore wins the 2018 Keith Laidler Award

Ian Manners is appointed as a Canada 150 Research Chair in Materials Science

The physical organic chemist is developing next-generation materials for low-power computer memory.

Katherine Elvira is appointed as a Canada Research Chair in New Materials and Techniques for Health Applications

Neil Burford wins 2017 CIC Montréal Medal; Fraser Hof wins 2017 CSC IntelliSyn Pharma Research Excellence Award

Alex Brolo will receive the 2017 Faculty of Science Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professional Development Workshop for High School Science Teachers ‐ “Chemistry activities and information to inspire future scientists.” Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 Location: University of Victoria, Elliott Building

CHEM 509 Graduate Student Research Day on Tuesday, November 14th at Bob Wright Centre, A104

A UVic chemist is in Ottawa today to talk to parliamentarians and senior government officials about her innovative approach to early concussion diagnosis.

McIndoe has been awarded the 2017 Craigdarroch Silver Medal for Excellence in Research.

Two promising UVic projects to help prevent spread of the Zika virus have been given a funding boost by Grand Challenges Canada.