Sustainable Development Goal 9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Learn how UVic advanced SDG 9 during 2023
On this page you can get a glimpse of the great work done by the campus community to advance SDG 9 during 2023, centred around the key areas of the university:
Education & student experience
SDG 9 in action at Co-op
Co-op and Career Services offers placements locally and abroad, where students have the opportunity to work in industry, innovation and infrastructure
Co-op Students of the Year
The Co-op students of the year awards those students who are going above and beyond to build community and make an impact in their employer organizations.
Supporting alumni startups
The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business hosts the Tiny Summit, an event and competition for entrepreneurs looking to scale their business and reach their next revenue milestone.
Alumni funded start up
Science graduate Parmjot Gill co-founded a venture studio that helps work through problems to create world-class companies and a cleaner, more sustainable resource industry.
Research
FACULTY MEMBERS PUBLISHED ON SDG 9
Scopus/Elsevier 2019-23JOURNAL ARTICLES ON SDG 9
Scopus/Elsevier 2019-23CITATIONS OF SDG 9 RESEARCH
Scopus/Elsevier 2019-23
Sustainable food supply chains
, a postdoc in the Departments of Geography and Political Science, received the Banting Fellowship for her contribution to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth.
Green structures & materials
UVic develops technologies, advanced methods and materials to reduce the environmental impacts of buildings and structures and increase their longevity and energy efficiency.
Smart buildings and cities
The Smart buildings, infrastructure and cities program at Civil Engineering, develops green, sustainable and resilient infrastructure and urban environments to tackle global challenges as climate change and overpopulation.
Industry research partnerships
UVic's research is connected with a wide range of industry, government and business partners, advancing our specialised research to tackle the most relevant needs of our society and our planet.
Community & campus operations
University spin offs
(since 2000 and still active)Innovation centre on-campus
Innovation centres off-campus
Invention Management
UVic's research partnership team helps the community to protect the intellectual property of novel ideas and explore the best pathways to move them from the lab to the market, including technology transfer and industry partnerships.
Innovation centre at KWENCH
UVic’s new , is a collaborative workspace where entrepreneurs and life sciences organizations connect with UVic researchers, access equipment, share resources and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Coast Capital Innovation Centre
The Coast Capital Innovation Centre is UVic's on-campus venture incubator that helps entrepreneurs get fundamental support and mentorship to take business concepts from idea to investor ready.
Innovation Center at KWENCH
UVic's KWENCH Innovation Centre located on Victoria’s downtown core, accelerates collaboration and entrepreneurship by bringing together academics, industry and other partners within the community.
Events