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Pain management options for IUDs have come to UVic thanks to student requests

In the past year, the UVic Student Wellness Centre (SWC) has started offering localized pain management options for IUD insertions.

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…

UVic students are exploring polyamorous relationships — and their communication skills and sense of belonging are benefiting

Despite pushback and misconceptions, one student has found a ‘big, fun group of poly friends’ This cuffing season — when people tend to seek out companionship — more young people…

UVic’s ‘negligence’ during snowstorm prompts backlash after student injuries

UVic's treatment of snow-related campus closures on Jan. 17 and 18 has led to criticism about university policies and a petition.

‘Latent’: Women in the Vault

Legacy Art Gallery's new exhibition Latent "[honours] the many women who remain hidden in the University of Victoria’s art collection".

UVic graduate research assistants launch unionization effort in the wake of UBC’s campaign

The nature of research and funding for UVic graduate research assistants (GRAs) makes standardization complex.

‘They emit so much love’: Pet Cafe brings community and connection to campus

"They emit so much love," says one student who attends UVic's Pet Cafe each Wednesday at the Multifaith Centre.

UVic responds weeks after protest at Board of Governors meeting

UVic President Kevin Hall has agreed to a meeting after a Free Palestine protest at the Nov. 28 Board of Governors meeting.

The Belfry’s Game:Play explores the child-like wonder of playing games

Shadow puppet and improv show Game:Play is centered around childlike absurdity, situational humour, and the wonder of playing games.