A global team of researchers including UVic biologist Francis Juanes has documented the pervasive impacts of noise on marine life and identified actions to return to a healthy ocean soundtrack.
New UVic research led by UVic masters student Marisa Harrington and her supervisor Lynneth Stuart-Hill, is studying the physiological impacts of stress on Victoria-area hospital nurses.
New UVic research led by a UVic masters student Marisa Harrington, and her supervisor Lynneth Stuart-Hill, is studying the physiological impacts of stress on Victoria-area hospital nurses. Early results are showing that participants鈥� stress responses are significant.
Approximately 20 per cent of staff are working on campus at least part of the time. That number is expected to steadily rise as the COVID-19 vaccination program rolls out across the country.
2020 was like no other鈥攁nd the UVic community kept doing what we do best. Here are just a few of the many stories that helped shape a year of news.
British Columbians have been drinking more alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, with private liquor store sales accounting for most of the increase in consumption, especially during lockdown.
Rob Fleming kick-started his political career at UVic before becoming a city councilor at age 28. Then, as BC鈥檚 education minister, he navigated school during a pandemic.
President Hall provides an update on the recent provincial health restrictions and how they impact the UVic community.
While MAPs largely flew under the radar for years, the COVID-19 crisis has led to a surge in interest, with new programs opening up across the country.
The effects of cannabis use on youth continues to be problematic, according to new findings from a 10-year study led by UVic psychologist Bonnie Leadbeater, who explains the results here.
In partnership with the Senate of Canada, on Nov.12, 13 and 19, the 番茄社区 is bringing together change-makers to help generate solutions to some of the planet鈥檚 most divisive problems.
UVic鈥檚 art galleries closed due to COVID, including on an exhibition of dazzling textile art. Legacy is open again, providing safe and welcoming opportunities to engage one鈥檚 artistic curiosity.
The effects of cannabis use on youth continues to be problematic, according to new findings from a 10-year study led by UVic psychologist Bonnie Leadbeater, who explains the results here.
Using a combination of web platforms and technologies like Slack, Zoom and Brightspace to organize and communicate, students in Rachel Hope Cleves' "History to 1750 through Role Play" course use historically-based characters and original source materials to help inform vital鈥攂ut virtual鈥攄ecisions like whether or not to quarantine from the plague.
Ryan Rhodes, exercise psychologist and director of the Behavioural Medicine Lab at UVic, talks about the psychology of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, motivation during the pandemic, the disruption of usual habits and the importance of staying active as we move into winter.
Ryan Rhodes, exercise psychologist and director of the Behavioural Medicine Lab at UVic, talks about the psychology of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, motivation during the pandemic, the disruption of usual habits and the importance of staying active as we move into winter.
