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Renewed School of Indigenous Governance sees first graduates

The first graduates of UVic’s IGOV Master’s program have crossed the stage since its temporary closure in 2018. 

B.C.’s Conservative Party proposes re-allocating funding to “essential fields” in post-secondary education

B.C.'s Conservative Party proposes reallocation of funding to "essential fields" should they be elected. UVic students speak out.

Residence staff began requesting naloxone training in 2022. It took the death of a student for UVic to listen

CLs at UVic may receive naloxone training following tragic death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, but CLs have been asking for training since 2022.

President Kevin Hall says UVic is ‘open to dialogue’ with encampment

Inflammatory allegations say otherwise, according to People’s Park: ‘We are here to stay until they earnestly engage with our demands’.

Could a speech like Harrison Butker’s happen at UVic?

Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s controversial address raises questions about convocation speaker selection process.

UVic international students push back against new work hours

New cap on work hours for international students aims to balance work opportunities and academic success, but puts some in a double-bind.

UVic says divestment from Israel-associated companies is ‘complex’

Pro-Palestine encampment demands divestment, but UVic says the process is "complex" and turns to investment policy instead.

Pro-Palestinian encampment pitched on UVic quad

People's Park demands UVic divests; University says encampment goes against policy and shuts buildings early.

The Martlet is hiring 2024 summer staff

The Martlet is hiring two part-time senior staff writers and one part-time staff editor for a May to August work term.