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UVic considering more automated coffee machines, despite mixed reception
The first Touch Coffee Smart Bar was installed in November 2025. This past April, two more were installed in CARSA and the University Center.
UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts
Dr. Ryan Herriot told the Martlet he understands progress takes time, but he believes UVic should've been able to offer on-campus drug testing by now.
New club and course unions software causing frustration among club executives
User interface issues, concerns over data security, and feelings of inadequate support are among the issues reported by CCU execs amid the transition.
2026-2027 UVSS board of directors releases strategic plan
Four of the six directors with portfolio declined, or did not respond, to requests to be interviewed about their goals for the term.
UVic will no longer offer domestic tuition to new CUAET-holding Ukrainian students
Incoming Ukrainian students with a CUAET who began their studies this month or earlier remain eligible for domestic tuition fees for the duration of their studies.
UVic debuts new Master of Community Planning degree
Maintaining a local program will be key to Vancouver Island’s future development as, according to the Planning Institute of B.C., the province is experiencing a planner shortage coupled with growing…
Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says
The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.
UVic participation in post-secondary emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
In late July, independent Canadian news outlet the Breach published a major investigation — the result of more than a year’s work by two reporters — revealing that over the…Our Digital Print Issue
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