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School of Molecular Life Sciences will replace Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology this fall
Dr. Jennifer Cobb, the BCMB department chair, explained that the changes are intended to “create more options and fluidity” for students.
UVic alum and two-term councillor Zac de Vries runs for mayor of Saanich
"The Saanich I grew up in is one in which young people could get a start, [where] families could put down roots, and seniors could age in place. That has…
UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…Opinions
NEWS UNSETTLED | Why are you here?
Indigenous students with status no longer lose it by attending school, but as a whole, we are giving up time in our communities, opportunities to reconnect with relatives, and our…NEWS UNSETTLED | Unlearning to Relearn
I’ve also witnessed reflections in Indigenous and non-Indigenous spaces on where our goals for the future come from. As students, a good chunk of us aspire to acquire a job…
Does a thirteen-year-old really need an AI chatbot account in school?
Copilot 13+ includes safeguards that protect student data, filter out harmful content, and it does not use the chats to train AI models. The VSB said that families with concerns…Culture
In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
“We’re a firm believer that [festivals] are a very important source of bringing people together,” he said. “The feedback we get is just heartwarming…. People that love [classical] music can…
OFFBEAT | Underground Rap, Tape Hiss Ambient, and a summer evening
Choppy samples, massive synths, cluttered drums, sweetly melodic vocals, and sporadic noises come together in Seventhirtyatmorning’s song “CLOUDS N RAIN.” While the layers of Shadows are more understated, they are…
OFFBEAT | CFUV shares top June albums
Hillsboro, feeble little horse, Buildings and Food, Broken Social Scene, and Beatrice Deer counted among CFUV's top charting artists in June.Campus
Centre for Aerospace Research launches second satellite built by UVic students
MARMOTSat serves different purposes than ORCASat, and will be in orbit significantly longer. While ORCASat was only in orbit for six months, including two on the International Space Station (ISS),…
Dr. Jules Gil-Peterson tapped as new Chair in Transgender Studies
She is the author of two books, and is currently working on a book about how class shapes the ways that people have approached transition historically.
UVic Ombudsperson calls for clearer academic misconduct and concession decisions in annual report for 2025
“In the future with this new academic integrity policy, there’s going to be a lot of people who have never done it before…. So I foresee my recommendations becoming more…Sports
UVic Vikes men’s basketball is laying the groundwork for NCAA Division I preseason matchups
“A trip to the Bahamas will create that off-court chemistry,” said Smid. “Having the guys come close every practice, every game, just having fun … that creates a family-like feeling…
Vikes rugby stars unite on the national team with U SPORTS rivals to capture bronze
On June 7, 2026, Canada’s national team captured the bronze medal at the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Bordeaux, France. After a devastating 19–17 loss against New Zealand in the…
How long will B.C. play the World Cup waiting game?
Vancouver is preparing to host seven matches of the FIFA World Cup between June 13 and July 7, 2026, alongside a FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE. However, experts say the…Science & Research
School of Molecular Life Sciences will replace Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology this fall
Dr. Jennifer Cobb, the BCMB department chair, explained that the changes are intended to “create more options and fluidity” for students.UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…Centre for Aerospace Research launches second satellite built by UVic students
MARMOTSat serves different purposes than ORCASat, and will be in orbit significantly longer. While ORCASat was only in orbit for six months, including two on the International Space Station (ISS),…Features
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.
Writing Department unveils new writers-in-residence program
“It occurred to me that it would be great if more writing students had dedicated writing spaces on campus and a way to connect with students and faculty studying in…
Misogyny and gender bias in engineering remains a problem on campus and beyond, students say
“To look around the room and see just men and a few women is so isolating,” one student said. “I think that it’s an environment that’s really hostile to someone…Humour
Your psych prof isn’t your therapist
Your psychology professor isn’t your therapist. They are not a therapist-adjacent figure. They are not a budget version of a therapist included in your tuition. They are a person whose…
How to spend all two days of the fall reading break
If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…
The only guide you need to Halloween costumes
The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.Meetings
UVSS elects new Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council representative and reinstates dormant committee in August 10 meeting
The student society also approved a Special Projects Grant for the UVIC Fashion Society.UVSS discusses re-establishing University Relations Committee, lobbying to expand hormone replacement therapy coverage at July 20 meeting
In this meeting, the board discussed lobbying for expanded hormone replacement therapy coverage under the Health Care Plan, re-establish the University Relations Committee, and expenditures from the Major Capital FundUVSS approves funding transfers, discusses new Campus Security uniforms at July 13 meeting
Tam Aljundi, campaigns director, said that to his knowledge, the new uniforms are coming in August along with a name change.Our Digital Print Issue
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