Research that has vital impact
Our 128 research faculty engage in internationally-recognized research that creates ground-breaking knowledge, improves and enriches lives, and addresses the world's greatest challenges.
Our reputation and outstanding research facilities attract graduate students who are passionate about health-related topics, archaeology, social justice, international relations, climate, oceans and coastal environments.
$22+ million research funding
Over the past three years, our researchers attracted more than $22 million from external funding partners.
Award winning faculty
Social Sciences researchers have received significant national awards, including the Order of Canada, Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars and the Trudeau Fellowship.
Research centres
Our faculty, students and postdoctoral fellows are affiliated with many research centres at the University of Victoria:
- Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)
- Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI)
- Centre for Global Studies (CGS)
- Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE)
- Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS)
- Centre for Youth & Society (CFYS)
- Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH)
- Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic)
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)
Research newsletter
Subscribe to the Faculty of Social Sciences research newsletter
Researchers in the Faculty of Social Sciences are exploring some of the most important issues in our world today – and we are so excited to share their findings with you!
Whether it is in scientific journals, the classroom, or out in the community, we want to share the discoveries of our students and faculty members with you, in our quarterly research newsletter.
We hope you will subscribe to our new newsletter and learn about the latest faculty and student research in anthropology, economics, environmental studies, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
If you have comments or questions about our research newsletter, please contact our Social Sciences Communications Officer.
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