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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.

UVic is home to the world’s largest Trans+ archive 

Hidden in the McPherson Library is a treasure trove of queer and Trans+ culture and history. Unknown to many students,  Special Collections is home to the Transgender Archives, the largest…

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. 

UVic researcher receives five-year grant to develop syphilis vaccine

Dr. Caroline Cameron, researcher and professor in the department of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria, is leading a team of international researchers to develop a vaccine for…

B.C.’s Conservative Party proposes re-allocating funding to “essential fields” in post-secondary education

B.C.'s Conservative Party proposes reallocation of funding to "essential fields" should they be elected. UVic students speak out.

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