Announcements

Sandra Frey’s (environmental studies) breakthrough work with wildlife camera data collection has earned her the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation–Master’s.

One of Canada’s most highly regarded sociologists, UVic adjunct professor Dorothy E. Smith, has been named member of the Order of Canada. The appointment, announced by Governor-General Julie Payette on Thursday, is one of country's highest civilian honours.

Zheng Wu (Sociology) passed away on August 27 in Victoria, after a short period of illness. Zheng is survived by his wife Lanjing Li, brother Jun and sister Fei.

The REACH Awards honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a vital impact at UVic, in the classroom and beyond.

UVic researchers and students received $18.8 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in the form of grants, scholarships and other funding. UVic news release.

The fundraiser May 1 is open to the public and will be held at 2 p.m. in room A102 in the David Turpin Building. Presented by the Kesho Trust, Centre for Global Studies, Department of Geography. Funding provided by University of Victoria and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Join a dynamic conversation between investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr and BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy. Cadwalladr exposed the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal back in 2017 and McEvoy helped lead the UK Information Commissioner’s investigation into the massive data breach.

How can we best maintain our cognitive health?

A group associated with the Political Science department reached out to their friends and former retirees of the Political Science department to form a sponsorship group in December 2018.

As a fourth-year student of anthropology and human dimensions of climate change, Hallie Rounthwaite is passionate about the intersection between culture and community.

Congratulations, Kevin Orr, BA'02 (ECON) honoured on Feb.5 as the Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

Felix Pretis, economics professor, recently spoke to CBC news about the IPP (UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report. Pretis was cited extensively in the IPCC report (CH. 3, Ch.5)

The Faculty of Social Sciences launched its first Indigenous Plan today at an event in the Ceremonial Hall, First People's House.

Professor Susan Lord is a specialist on Cuban media and society.

Join Anil Pereira, Silicon Valley executive and award-winning entrepreneur, as he shares his startup experiences.

Join us in honouring the memory and spectacular career of Dr. David Chuenuan Lai, C.M., Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus of Geography, Adjunct Professor of Pacific and Asian Studies, and Research Affiliate of the Centre on Aging at UVic.

CARTE Academy received $10,000 in support from the Ames Family Foundation.

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