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As acknowledged experts in fields ranging from classical and popular music to art history, digital media, pop culture and so much more, our faculty are frequently in the news. Catch up on our expert opinions by visiting our media archive, which offers story briefs and links to media coverage.

September 19, 2024
There’s only one chance this year to hear UVic’s top authors reading on the same night: don’t miss the Department of Writing‘s annual Faculty Reading Night, running 7pm Wed Sept 25 in room A102 of UVic’s Turpin building. In addition to the first on-campus...

September 12, 2024
Minsoo Sohn giving a masterclass at the School of Music (Beth Bingham photo) ...

September 9, 2024
People across Canada came together to help one another during recent climate disasters, and now Neworld Theatre and the Climate Disaster Project are bringing those true-life stories to the stage. Eyes of the Beast: Climate Disaster Survivor Stories is...

September 5, 2024
Don’t miss the closing night panel talk for solastalgia [soon to be what once was] — the new exhibit by current School of Music Master’s student in music technology & Ocean Networks Canada artist-in-residence Megan Harton. This event will feature fascinating...

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