UVic Life

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),…

Dr. Jules Gil-Peterson tapped as new Chair in Transgender Studies

She is the author of two books, and is currently working on a book about how class shapes the ways that people have approached transition historically.

UVic Ombudsperson calls for clearer academic misconduct and concession decisions in annual report for 2025

“In the future with this new academic integrity policy, there’s going to be a lot of people who have never done it before…. So I foresee my recommendations becoming more…

Decisions on transgender participation in sports not being backed with science, researcher says

Her lecture came in the wake of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) announcement that it will ban trans athletes from competing in women's events.

Seven low-barrier classes to try this fall

Stuck on what classes to fit into your schedule this fall? Here are seven low-barrier electives to check out!

English Language Centre celebrates a decade in expanded Continuing Studies Building

“[The] environment is really good, but if you really want to improve your English and talk with native speakers, you should be outgoing … you have to make [an] effort…

Go by Bike Week comes to UVic

“This is a simple, high-impact way to strengthen your local cycling ecosystem,” Randall said. “I encourage you to nominate businesses in your community and share the directory widely with your…

Six unique Little Free Libraries around Victoria

If you’re a fan of Doctor Who, this LFL by Cedar Hill Golf Course is the perfect way to travel through time and space this summer. The little blue telephone…

UVic students breathe new life into retired climbing rope with their business

“It’s been really rewarding making gear for people out of their old rope that has memory and sentimental value to them,” Gyr told the Martlet. “Someone reached out because her…