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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is March 8. Join us as we recognize the stories and achievements of women across campus and beyond.
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Recent stories

Nicole Templeman and Faria Athar.

Menopause and insulin levels

UVic researchers explore link between insulin levels and early menopausal symptoms in women, offering hope for intervention.  

Emma Skaug and Ella Lane.

Students study under-fueling in sport

Graduate students Emma Skaug and Ella Lane received Mitacs award funding to investigate relative energy deficiency in sport.  

Karolina Valente.

Life-saving treatments with 3D printing

Karolina Valente holds a deeply personal connection to cancer research, recently named an Emerging Alumni Award recipient for her leadership in the field.  

Four women stand together. One is presented with an animal pelt in recognition for her work.

Next Steps: Rebuilding Indigenous Law

Indigenous-led research initiative will empower Indigenous communities to revitalize their own legal orders, honouring unique traditions.  

Christine Webster.

Leading with ancestral knowledge

Christine Webster’s research honours Nuu-chah-nulth leadership systems that have guided her people for generations.  

Jasmine Padam.

Pathways of resistance

Grad student, Jasmine Padam reflects on issues of race and ethnicity, gender inequality and violence toward Sikh women in Canada.  

Jenise Finlay.

Disability and sexuality

Jenise Finlay, Social Dimensions of Health PhD student and registered nurse, explores the intimate lives of women living with chronic pain.