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UVic researchers are leaders in Indigenous climate action

Indigenous-led climate action is crucial in moving toward a more sustainable future, and programs and research at UVic are dedicated to finding climate solutions grounded in Indigenous worldviews. 

Sea cucumber crime and illegal fishing impacts global ecosystems

OceansAsia, a volunteer-run marine conservation organization, has undertaken a variety of marine research initiatives, including investigations into the shark fin industry and wildlife crime routes in the shipping industry. 

UVic is still making ad hoc decisions about extreme winter weather 

In January 2024, a student was struck by a car on Ring Road during a snowstorm, and rushed to the hospital. Following the incident, UVic faced harsh criticism for choosing…

UVic’s oldest buildings can’t cope in summer heat

As students and faculty anticipate a reliable, centralized strategy for dealing with extreme heat, the temperatures of many buildings on campus come spring, summer, and fall will continue to climb.

Student group finds human rights violations in university holdings

In 2021, Divest UVic succeeded in their primary mission — encouraging UVic to divest from fossil fuels — but their work is far from over.

‘Where am I going to park this downtown?’ 

Bike and bus lanes and pedestrian-only areas have been popping up everywhere in recent years –– evidence of the city’s efforts to increase livability, while also moving away from car…

UVic’s thriving marine biology program has room to grow

According to Dr. Ben Neal, a biology professor at UVic, the university’s undergraduate marine biology program could expand to include more locally applied marine conservation aspects.

‘Our focus is on action’

The School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria (UVic) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. At the time of this milestone, the school’s focus is on community engagement, and…

What will campus look like in 2030?

According to UVic’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CSAP), the university’s campus may look and operate quite differently by 2030. Although many of the CSAP’s initiatives are long-term changes, others…