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Decarbonizing UVic’s energy plant is a critical but costly step towards a greener campus
UVic has set out to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 per cent below their 2010 baseline by 2030, and reach net zero by 2040. In 2023, UVic’s carbon emissions…
Chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has passed away
The TRC was a national inquiry in which commissioners heard the stories and experiences of residential school survivors — one of the commissioners being Murray Sinclair.
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…Our Digital Print Issue
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