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Academic integrity is changing at UVic

The new policy seeks to modernize how academic integrity violations are handled, but some provisions have some students and faculty concerned.

UVSS accounting error leaves some clubs and course unions with negative account balances

On March 18, a UVSS accounting error, left some clubs and course unions overdrawn. The error was only identified in mid-April. The exact number and names of clubs and course…

UVSS Board of Directors, May 11

The new board kicked off the term with a long, slow meeting filled with electing members to committees and club/course union ratification.

Senate to vote on controversial update to Academic Integrity Policy

If approved, the changes to the policy will be effective September 2026. If not, it will be the second time in two months that Senate voted against updates.

‘Students Supporting Israel’ group at UVic hosted event with IDF special forces soldier in April

The UVic SSI group is not affiliated with UVic, a UVic spokesperson said. They told the Martlet the university was “aware” of the event, but that it was not taking…

Several student advocacy resolutions pass at AVICC convention

A majority of delegates voted to support advocating for the $10 flat student ferry rate, provincial student food bank grant, and the Alliance of BC Students' Student Issues Backgrounder.

UVSS Board of Directors, April 13

The Board of Directors approved the annual report, updated the Board of Directors Policy, ratified clubs, and received questions about SSI's club status.

UVSS Board of Directors, March 23

The Board heard a presentation from the Chief Electoral Officer, voted to accept the 2026 General Election results, and tabled changes to the BoD policy.

Outgoing campaigns director reflects on his experiences on the board

“Integrity is upholding honesty when no one is looking, when you are alone, when co-workers aren't there to look after you, because continuous improvement is expected of us. No one…