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Campus Dental wait times significantly reduced with new location

UVic Campus Dental has recently expanded to a new location to help serve more patients and reduce wait times.

Asbestos notice in Richard Wilson leaves students confused and concerned  

Repair work is underway on the Richard Wilson building after a pipe burst and expected to be completed this week.

Pain management options for IUDs have come to UVic thanks to student requests

In the past year, the UVic Student Wellness Centre (SWC) has started offering localized pain management options for IUD insertions.

UVic students are exploring polyamorous relationships — and their communication skills and sense of belonging are benefiting

Despite pushback and misconceptions, one student has found a ‘big, fun group of poly friends’ This cuffing season — when people tend to seek out companionship — more young people…

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?