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UVic’s ‘negligence’ during snowstorm prompts backlash after student injuries

UVic's treatment of snow-related campus closures on Jan. 17 and 18 has led to criticism about university policies and a petition.

UVic graduate research assistants launch unionization effort in the wake of UBC’s campaign

The nature of research and funding for UVic graduate research assistants (GRAs) makes standardization complex.

UVSS board faces online backlash for party photos, fees and governance structure called into question

One petition demands the resignation of current board members while another calls for bylaw changes following a slew of Reddit posts.

Students with disabilities can access free cooking classes starting this month 

The Society for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at UVic is offering cooking classes to supplement their established Food Security program. 

As changes to financial requirements for international students come into effect, what do the new regulations mean for UVic?

Some say the changes represent transparency, while others worry about reinforcing barriers. What do the regulations mean at UVic?

UVic responds weeks after protest at Board of Governors meeting

UVic President Kevin Hall has agreed to a meeting after a Free Palestine protest at the Nov. 28 Board of Governors meeting.

Course Experience Surveys: Useful tools or an opportunity for cyberbullying?

Some professors say they receive inappropriate responses to Course Experience Surveys. The term's surveys concluded earlier this month.

New rules coming for companies like Uber, DoorDash

Delivering for apps like DoorDash is popular among students looking to pay for their education and work flexibly.

What are earthquakes, and can climate change cause them? 

Nissen says an earthquake is “a sudden release of stored elastic strain energy within the Earth caused by the motion of tectonic plates.”