research

Six UVic students and their JCURA-winning research

Successful recipients of JCURA receive a $1 500 award and the chance to present their research at an annual fair. 

UVic professor leading research on agroforestry and the global cocoa shortage

Carodenuto encourages individuals to pay attention to where their cocoa products are being sourced, and to do research about the source of a product before buying it. 

Augmented reality has surprising uses in healthcare, says former Canada Research Chair

One of Black’s projects incorporated AR with rehabilitative treatment following surgery, using the technology to “[guide] individuals to remotely manage musculoskeletal disorders.”

UVic researchers are revolutionizing syphilis diagnosis amidst global crisis

UVic researchers, led by microbiologist Dr. Caroline Cameron, are on the frontlines of diagnostic research for syphilis thanks to new grant.

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.

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…