Initiatives

UVic and the UVic Foundation have teamed up.

Click here to read the full joint statement.

See our investments at work

Our working capital investments are used to support the growth of our university. We invest in initiatives that stand to make a positive social and environmental impact on campus and the broader community. Here are just a few examples of our investments at work.

Transitioning to a Green Economy: the Climate Finance project

A project aimed at expanding the potential of the finance and investment sector to support the transition to a climate-friendly, low-carbon economy has been announced by the University of Victoria hosted and led Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). Click here to read the full media release.

Sustainable student housing takes shape

In September 2022, 398 UVic students will be living in the largest passive house building in Victoria. Featuring concrete and mass timber and, designed with the industry’s most rigorous sustainability and energy efficiency requirements, students will be able to enjoy all the best on-campus living can offer while also knowing they are in a state-of-the-art green building. Click here to read the full media release.

STARS Gold hat trick for UVic sustainability

UVic has earned a Gold rating for the third time since 2014 with the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), a self-reporting framework for colleges and universities administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. 

UVic adopting climate charter

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The University of Victoria is among 15 Canadian universities signing a charter to address the global crisis of climate change. Under the Investing to Address Climate Change Charter, the universities pledge to follow responsible investment practices in ways to address this global challenge.

Short-term investment policies to get update

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In its continuing commitment to promote a sustainable future, the university is updating two policies related to its investments and is inviting feedback from interested faculty, staff and students. Goals of the review include continuing to achieve UVic’s investment objectives, updating responsible investment practices and aligning each of the policies within the university’s Strategic Framework. Consultations will continue through October.

Site prep begins for new student housing

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Although construction for the university’s student housing and dining project won’t kick off until 2020, early preparation work at the site will begin this spring and summer. Starting in May, watch for selective deconstruction, road and utility work around the Cadboro Commons and SUB buildings.