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UVic senator pushes for more inclusive language in academic awards

“I recognize there are many awards, and I recognize that when a donor approaches the university, they know what they want to give an award for, and you have donors…

UVic Senate, Jan. 9

At its first meeting of 2026, Senate approved several new academic programs, discussed scholarship and award language, and updated research centre policy.

UVic Senate, Nov. 7

One presenter took two questions regarding the consistency of language across awards as it relates to gender equity and inclusivity. A discussion followed, where a senator mentioned recently nominating a…

The Rebellious Astronomer: UVic physics professor Julio Navarro named Citation Laureate

UVic physics professor Julio Navarro was named a 2020 Citation Laureate, an award that denotes high impact research. Navarro began his career as a student in post-military-dictatorship Argentina and has…