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Martlet survey reveals students feel online classes are not the same quality as in-person instruction, have mixed reviews of UVic’s response to COVID-19

408 students responded to questions about online classes, affordability, and UVic’s COVID-19 response As summer classes progress and B.C.’s COVID-19 case count trends downwards, students finally have time to process…

UVic takes down job posting for Hong Kong Police Force after students raise concerns

UVic is the latest Canadian university to advertise Hong Kong Police Force jobs Over the last few months, Canadian universities — from UBC to McMaster — have tried to recruit…

COVID-19 Support Bursary will be phased out after giving over $1 million to students

Students received between $500 and $1 500 each, but some found the process confusing and delayed UVic’s COVID-19 Support Bursary was an attempt to offer students some much-needed assistance at…

U-Pass offered to students, BC Transit to resume fare collection June 1

In light of BC Transit’s decision to resume charging fares on June 1, the University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) announced that students will be able to purchase a U-Pass…

Vikes to begin esport intramurals for Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

After plans for e-sports leagues stalled in 2019, the pandemic has led Vikes to trial two esport leagues As part of the Vikes at Home initiative, Vikes Athletics and Recreation…

Lawsuit filed against UVic over parking passes

Class action lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court alleges parking pass contracts were frustrated by COVID-19 A class action lawsuit has been filed against the University of Victoria for their…

UVic announces undergraduate classes will be “predominantly online”

Many undergraduate students won’t be returning to in-person classes in the fall as UVic will provide “predominantly online” instruction. Further clarification will come with the fall timetable at the end…

UVic refusing to refund annual parking passes, offering credit for CARSA memberships

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting normal life across the globe, the University of Victoria is receiving criticism from students for not refunding the 12-month annual parking pass after classes for…

UVSS funding electronic gift card initiative

The UVSS have budgeted $10 000 to fund an electronic grocery store gift card initiative to help students financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in cooperation with Walmart. The gift…