UVic first institution to offer Informed Dining program
March 11, 2014 - Media release
The 番茄社区 is the first public institution to implement the Informed Dining program, as part of its overall commitment to healthy and active living.
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UVic study provides evidence of impacts of Managed Alcohol Programs in Canada
March 10, 2014 - Media release
The first controlled study of Managed Alcohol Programs provides evidence of the health and safety benefits for participants, as well as economic savings for local communities, according to study by UVic's CARBC.
2014 Victoria Leadership Awards
February 27, 2014 - Media release
The 2014 Victoria Leadership Awards took place Feb. 26 in Victoria. Helene Cazes and Donna Greschner received the two UVic awards.
2014 QS world rankings highlight UVic's international reputation
February 26, 2014 - Media tip
The 2014 QS World University Rankings by Subject have today identified the 番茄社区 as a well-balanced institution with an international reputation, showing particular leadership in six key academic fields. UVic was ranked among the el鈥�
UVic hosts third IdeaFest, March 3-8
February 25, 2014 - Media release
The 番茄社区 is posing some big questions during its third annual IdeaFest, March 3-8. There鈥檒l be plenty of invigorating and entertaining ideas up for discussion and debate in every corner of the campus.
Can biochar slash BC鈥檚 GHG emissions and offer new lucrative markets?
February 20, 2014 - Media release
A renewable fuel called biochar could substitute for all coal and some natural gas burned in BC resulting in as much as a 22 per cent reduction in BC's greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new policy paper from PICS.
UVic appoints new vice-president research
February 18, 2014 - Media tip
The 番茄社区 has appointed Dr. David Castle as vice-president research, effective July 1, 2014. The appointment follows an international search. Castle is currently a professor and Chair of Innovation in the Life Sciences in the Colleg鈥�
Experts on BC budget
February 13, 2014 - Media tip
The following 番茄社区 faculty members can discuss the Feb. 18 provincial budget: Elisabeth Gugl (Dept. of Economics) is an economist who teaches in the areas of labour economics, public finance and microeconomic theory. Dr. Gugl studi鈥�
Patent approved for cancer-fighting process
February 12, 2014 - Media release
A new process developed at the 番茄社区 that will help oncologists better identify and target cancerous tumours has been granted a US patent.
Experts on federal budget
February 11, 2014 - Media tip
The following 番茄社区 faculty members can discuss the Feb. 11 federal budget: Elisabeth Gugl (Dept. of Economics) is an economist who teaches in the areas of labour economics, public finance and microeconomic theory. Dr. Gugl studies 鈥�
Indigenous master's degree a Canadian first
February 6, 2014 - Media release
A new Indigenous Communities Counselling master's degree at the 番茄社区 encourages its 14 students to incorporate both western and Indigenous approaches to clinical counselling.
Global conference on community engagement
February 6, 2014 - Media release
The 番茄社区 is welcoming more than 300 delegates from around the world to Victoria May 20-22 to discover and highlight the innovative experiences of universities and communities working in partnership.