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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.

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.

UVic student helps to create pilot program for reusable cups

After a push from UVic’s student Surfrider club, the university has implemented a reusable drink container pilot program that aims to cut down on campus waste.