In Memoriam: Fred Fischer
Fred Fischer has passed away on December 10th
Download our latest newsletter: Elements Summer 2018(pdf)
Fred Fischer has passed away on December 10th
Prof. Ian Manners has been elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences
Read more: Prof. Ian Manners has been elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences
Dr. Terence E. Gough, 81, born in Portsmouth England died peacefully in his sleep at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Instructor at the Department of Chemistry, please see the Job Advertisement or check it out at UVic Careers.
Read more: The Department of Chemistry is hiring Senior Laboratory Instructor
Barbara Rempel - first year UVic chemistry lab instructor passed away at 92
Read more: Barbara Rempel - first year UVic chemistry lab instructor passed away at 92
In Memoriam: Reg Mitchell
The Department of Chemistry celebrated the success of their undergraduate students during a virtual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 24th. The Department would also like to thank our many donors whose generousity make these awards possible.
Read more: Department of Chemistry Undergraduate Awards Ceremony
Prof. Makhsud Saidaminov has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Advanced Functional Materials
A highly efficient nano-photocatalyst for water split reported by the Manners group
Read more: A highly efficient nano-photocatalyst for water split reported by the Manners group
Times Higher Education Rankings
Inorganic Chemistry Exchange (ICE) opportunities for Summer 2021
Read more: Inorganic Chemistry Exchange (ICE) opportunities for Summer 2021
Alex Brolo was featured on CBC TV's "The National," commenting on the development of a potential at-home COVID-19 test. This clip also aired on CBC News Network's "Morning Live" and was picked up by CBC Radio's "World at Six" and across the country including in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. Additional coverage: CBC Radio (CBC Radio)
Department of Chemistry welcomes Erin Chernick
Registration information
Faculty position available in CRCII in Quantum Computing
Read more: Faculty position available in CRCII in Quantum Computing
Three chemists awarded NSERC New Frontiers Grants
Read more: Three chemists awarded NSERC New Frontiers Grants
COVID-19 related information
Program Coordinator (PC) for the CREATE PoND Project (0.5 FTE)
Read more: Program Coordinator (PC) for the CREATE PoND Project (0.5 FTE)
Alex Brolo wins the 2020 CSC W.A.E. McBryde Medal
Read more: 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.
Read more: The Department of Chemistry welcomes Hans-Peter Loock
The Department of Chemistry welcomes Makhsud Saidaminov as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Electrical Engineering.
Read more: The Department of Chemistry welcomes Makhsud Saidaminov as Assistant Professor
Ian Manners reports a new way to functionalize surfaces in “Science”
Read more: Ian Manners reports a new way to functionalize surfaces in “Science”
Jeremy Wulff reports new polymer cross linker in ‘Science’
Read more: Jeremy Wulff reports new polymer cross linker in ‘Science’
UVic researchers develop new material
Read more: UVic researchers develop new material for $1.5M body armour research
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
Read more: 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
Read more: 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
Read more: Professional Development Workshop for High School Science Teachers
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.
Read more: Doctoral candidate Armita Dash presents in Ottawa on concussions
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.
Read more: UVIC Chemist gets new funding to tackle Zika virus outbreak