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.
Recent stories
Creating a space for Indigenous arts research
Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab is the latest project by Heather Igloliorte, UVic’s inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices.
Distinguished Alumni
UVic Business grad Katie Gamble, founder of Nature Bee is one of thirteen women (and 2 men) who has received the 2025 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award.
Connections to the land in climate science
Janna Wale, Indigenous research and partnerships lead with UVic-hosted Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, understands and values the science inherent in monitoring the seasons and harvests of her people.
Building a university alongside waste pickers
Geography professor, Jutta Gutberlet, is devoted to community outreach projects with waste pickers in Brazil and Canada.
Bridging Indigenous knowledge with psychology
Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair, Emily Haigh, develops mental-wellness research and learning that is informed by engagement with Indigenous partners and communities.
CIFAL works with community to plan for future
Crystal Tremblay, director of CIFAL Victoria as well as an associate professor with the University of Victoria works collaboratively with First Nations to co-create emergency planning.
Inspiring women in STEM
From exciting and impactful research discoveries to community and global partnerships, UVic celebrates inspiring work by women and girls in science.