uvic engineering

UVic students and staff gather for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

In addition to supporting more women in STEM, she hopes to see greater participation of men in solidarity of their female students and colleagues. “We need people to be willing…

Construction companies fined $184k after rebar collapse

The prime contractor, Bird Construction GP Limited, received the largest fine of $140,209.70 for failing to ensure that the 35-foot high rebar wall was safely supported during construction, and not…

UVic Rocketry reaches supersonic speeds at Launch Canada competition

Andúril-2 passed its inspection to participate at Launch Canada on Aug. 17, 2025, and launched two days later. Prior to launch, the team had high hopes for Andúril-2 — expecting…

Part of under-construction engineering lab building collapses

UVic told the Martlet they have begun an investigation into the incident, but they do not foresee changes to the project’s design. 

UVic’s engineering program is a recipe for burnout

If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you have someone in your life who suffers from what I like to call “engineering studentitis.” Those who suffer from this…

VIES launches engineering speaker series with Bjarni Tryggvason

Canadian astronaut talks engineering, physics, and the Silver Dart’s 100th anniversary flight Bjarni Tryggvason, one of 14 astronauts to have served with Canada’s Space Agency (CSA), knows about achievement. When…