Science & Research
Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus between September and February
“To me, it's kind of incredible that we have a system where we essentially build death traps for these wild animals that are around us all the time," said Dr.…
Research finds Campus Community Garden native plots more biodiverse than Finnerty Garden, university quad
“It really does go to show that non-native plants are not useful in terms of biodiversity. They’re not nearly as effective as native plants,” said Fortin.
School of Molecular Life Sciences will replace Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology this fall
Dr. Jennifer Cobb, the BCMB department chair, explained that the changes are intended to “create more options and fluidity” for students.
UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…
Centre for Aerospace Research launches second satellite built by UVic students
MARMOTSat serves different purposes than ORCASat, and will be in orbit significantly longer. While ORCASat was only in orbit for six months, including two on the International Space Station (ISS),…
UVic Centre for Aerospace Research shows off drone, satellites outside B.C. Legislative Assembly
“We're really lucky at the centre that we don't really have work that we make up for co-op students, they do real engineering work on our real projects,” said Maddy…
UVic Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science hits 24 per cent female-identifying enrolment while working toward ‘30 by 30’ goal
“I want to make clear that we don't see that goal as an endpoint, just a milestone to even greater representation in [the] future. I don't have a crystal ball…
New study co-authored by UVic professor may show the first potential tool use in wolves
In an interview with the Martlet, Paquet noted that this instance is just considered “potential” tool use. Regardless, he said, it’s a “significant” demonstration of the wolf’s cognitive abilities. Noncaptive…Our Digital Print Issue
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