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“Who is actually safe here?”
On Friday, July 5, hateful posters were found placed on the doors of UVic’s Multifaith Centre, sparking questions from UVic’s community about the safety of campus.
The closure of McKinnon Pool has a ripple effect on the Victoria community
On July 2, UVic announced that it will close the McKinnon Pool by September 15 at the latest.
Pro-Palestine blockade disrupts Victoria’s 30th annual pride parade
This year, Victoria’s annual pride parade was disrupted when pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets. The protestors demanded that the event’s host organization, the Victoria Pride Society (VPS), respond to…
UVic professor wins international prize for groundbreaking geological research
In June, UVic professor Dr. Paul Hoffman was awarded the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences for proving the snowball Earth hypothesis.
UVic Faculty of Humanities launches new school, amalgamating four existing departments
Four existing departments will be amalgamated; students are frustrated by lack of consultation throughout development process.
Graduate Students Society referendum introduces gender affirming care
On June 7, 2024, UVic’s Graduate Students Society (GSS) passed a referendum that will introduce gender affirming care and other amendments.
Canadian universities raise concerns over foreign influence registry
Bill C-70 to address the threat of foreign interference. Universities fear compromised international research opportunities.
Renewed School of Indigenous Governance sees first graduates
The first graduates of UVic’s IGOV Master’s program have crossed the stage since its temporary closure in 2018.
