International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is March 8. Learn what we're doing to #InspireInclusion by celebrating women’s achievements at UVic.Stories
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Experts on International Women's Day
These UVic experts are available to the media to discuss International Women’s Day and research on gender and women’s issues.
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Inspiring women in STEM
The INSPIRE: STEM for Social Impact program helps women from underrepresented groups learn and apply STEM skills to solve community problems with mentoring and hands-on experience.
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Making space for Indigenous feminism
School of Indigenous Governance Associate Professor Gina Starblanket explores what it means to make space for Indigenous feminism.
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Re-storying colonial history through a trans anti-colonial lens
Faculty of Humanities grad student and Vanier recipient Jamey Jesperson is a trans woman conducting research on trans+ and Two-Spirit histories from a decolonial lens.
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Women Leading Change
This year, UVic hosted 2 events that inspired meaningful action toward greater inclusivity in politics: an interactive, in-person Campaign School and a Women Leading Change in Politics panel.