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Five ways to NOT get a co-op

I signed up in August. I attended mandatory workshops at UVic through September, October, and November, performed a mock interview audition, networked against my will, and applied to jobs relentlessly…

Canadian universities need a better business model

To ensure the sustainability of Canada’s post-secondary education system, institutions and governments must return to their core mission and ensure that equitable, high-quality education remains a public good for all…

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.”

What does it take to create new programs at UVic?

“Students’ voices are very much championed in those discussions,” she said. “Getting to be a part of that process, and knowing that my voice was also important in that conversation…

Students are rebuilding on-campus community with new clubs

Thanks to the efforts of some ambitious students, UVic’s on-campus community is being revitalized through student clubs.

The SSD is bringing back its popular cooking classes

Donaldson told the Martlet that the suspension, enacted ahead of SSD’s 2024–2025 budget, was in response to a pivot in financial planning due to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Flying under the radar

Cheer is, surprisingly, one of the more dangerous contact sports when it comes to serious injuries. The combined skills and trust required to execute stunts leave little room for error.…

Victoria arts sector speaks out about proposed budget cuts

Dell may have said it best: “If a local government is not supportive of the arts, you are not going to have a strong arts community.”

Cyclist-pedestrian shared spaces are an accident waiting to happen

I know the spokes of change turn slowly, especially at a university navigating a limited budget. But when it comes to the safety of students simply trying to get to…