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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.

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.

Employee urges caution after owl encounter on  UVic campus

A University of Victoria employee is unscathed after an owl attack while running on the Alumni Chip Trail three weeks ago.

Streeter: Did you vote in the most recent UVSS election?

Polls closed for the 2023 UVSS election on March 27. The Martlet took to the quad to ask the average UVic student if they voted, and why. 

In conversation with Sean Holman

Sean Holman has been teaching trauma-informed climate journalism at UVic since last year, and is the head of an international project that gives a voice to survivors of climate disasters. 

Student-led program offers space for inclusive recreation at UVic

This October marks the launch of the UVic Advocacy for Inclusive Recreation’s (AIR) fall program. After a successful summer pilot as the first program of this kind at UVic, AIR…

UVic to be closed, classes cancelled for Queen Elizabeth II day of mourning

The University of Victoria will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19 following B.C. Premier John Horgan's statement that the province will observe the national day of mourning for the passing…

How Ry Moran followed his path back to UVic

Moran, a member of the Red River Métis, will serve as UVic’s inaugural associate librarian with a focus on reconciliation this fall Ry Moran was in Nepal when he stumbled…

UVic takes down job posting for Hong Kong Police Force after students raise concerns

UVic is the latest Canadian university to advertise Hong Kong Police Force jobs Over the last few months, Canadian universities — from UBC to McMaster — have tried to recruit…