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UVic professor wins international prize for groundbreaking geological research

In June, UVic professor Dr. Paul Hoffman was awarded the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences for proving the snowball Earth hypothesis.

Canadian universities raise concerns over foreign influence registry

Bill C-70 to address the threat of foreign interference. Universities fear compromised international research opportunities.

UVic researcher receives five-year grant to develop syphilis vaccine

Dr. Caroline Cameron, researcher and professor in the department of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria, is leading a team of international researchers to develop a vaccine for…

UVic based research is paving the way for psychedelic awareness

The Victoria Association for Psychedelic Studies advocates for a shift in perspective on the local front during psychedelics renaissance.
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Hear what UVic experts have to say about HIV prevention and healthy sexuality 

There are dozens of professors and researchers at UVic who dedicate their studies to the world of sexuality and gender. We sat down with two of them to hear more…
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UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada initiative receives federal funding for ocean conservation

On Feb. 6, 2023, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Joyce Murray, announced that $46.5 million in funding from Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan will be distributed to…
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Living with Water project explores coastal adaptation plans to address rising sea levels

The UVic based Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) launched the Living with Water project on Dec. 15th. This $1 million, four-year Theme Partnership Project connects teams of researchers who…
RAF UVic chemist Katherine Elvira is investigating low-cost patient monitoring solutions for COVID-19. Photo: UVic Photos Services

UVic announces new fund dedicated to speed up COVID-19 research

Research Accelerator Fund focused on COVID-19 recovery, future research projects As the world rushes to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Victoria announced on July 28 that they’ve…

Tweetcap | Jan. 10 UVic Senate meeting

The Jan. 10 Senate meeting heard reports on Canada Research Chairs and the Victoria Forum. However, administrators could not guarantee a Board of Governors vote on Divestment this month.

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