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Recent changes to Anti-Violence Project made without adequate consultation, group says

“[These are people] who are not elected because they know how to run a sexual assault center, are not elected because they know how to prevent gender based violence. They're…

Student housing expansion proposal underway, completion expected fall 2029 

“It’s 500 more beds on campus and I know there’s a need for that. More beds on campus means more basement suites in the community that can be rented to…

Ombudsperson’s report says AI is ‘inflaming’ unfairness at UVic

Many decision-makers, he found, engaged in what he called “flipping the burden” — rather than proving that the student had violated academic integrity, decision-makers instead would ask students to prove…

Student and faculty groups petition UVic to change accommodation systems

Critics of the university’s approach, like Brown, say that this leads to a decentralized and unpredictable system for students, with increased responsibility put on the shoulders of professors and teaching…

UVic launches AI pilot in three courses this fall

In their statement, the university acknowledged that “human feedback is necessary,” however, they continue to explore AI tools in some classrooms.

UVic launches ‘Kula: Library Futures Academy’

“When students have the opportunity to see the how,” Huculak continued, “it gives [them] a deeper connection and understanding of where knowledge comes from, and the fragility of it as…

What does our athletics fee go toward?

Student frustrations rise as fees increase while the number of resources decreases.

One Ring Road lane closure set to lift soon, other continues into next year

UVic said the associated upgrades to landscaping, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings will make the campus safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for years to come. 

UVic launches new Substance Use Health Strategy

The strategy includes recommendations following the coroner’s inquest into Ms. McIntyre-Starko’s death, which concluded in May 2025.

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