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UVic’s gender affirming care plans enter their second year available to students

UVic’s gender affirming care plans enter their second year available to students

by Kiera Clark | Feb 20, 2025 | Lifestyle

A guide for on-campus care options and insurance coverage  In 2024, the UVSS announced that gender affirming care coverage is available through the undergraduate health and dental plan — but long wait times and a lack of awareness of available services creates...
UVic researchers use drones to increase healthcare accessibility across Vancouver Island

UVic researchers use drones to increase healthcare accessibility across Vancouver Island

by Kiera Clark | Feb 6, 2025 | Local, News

Centre for Aerospace Research and Island Health are looking skyward for the future of healthcare delivery services  A budding partnership between UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) and Island Health highlights the innovative future of healthcare on Vancouver...
Six prerequisite-free electives to try this spring 

Six prerequisite-free electives to try this spring 

by Kiera Clark | Jan 9, 2025 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle

From cinematic music to Icelandic crime fiction, these barrier-free courses are perfect for your spring term Searching for a last minute elective to add to your spring schedule? Try one of these six courses that require no prerequisites.  MUS109: Great Film Music Do...
Six holiday-themed activities in Victoria this December

Six holiday-themed activities in Victoria this December

by Kiera Clark | Dec 12, 2024 | Culture, Events, Food | Drink

From light displays to holiday markets, these activities will get you in the festive spirit Whether you’re looking to enjoy festive lights, explore historic Victoria, or go Christmas shopping, these six holiday-themed activities and events are the perfect way to...
Sea cucumber crime and illegal fishing impacts global ecosystems

Sea cucumber crime and illegal fishing impacts global ecosystems

by Kiera Clark | Nov 21, 2024 | Campus, News

The ‘cornerstone of marine ecosystems’ are in critical danger When people hear the term “wildlife crime,” they often think of activities like shark finning or elephant poaching, but there is an entire world of illegal activity focused on more unusual marine species,...
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