Silicon Valley Bank’s failure: Could it happen in Canada?
COP15: A call to action to help us meet vital biodiversity goals
What do workers want? 5 key takeaways from the first citizens
Businesses can collaboratively ‘walk the talk’ on social and econ
Sustainable industries are this grad’s next goal
With his bachelor of commerce in hand this November, commerce grad Will Adams is continuing his passion for sustainability in business at UVic’s industrial ecology program—a path he says the Gustavson School of Business helped to inspire.
Overhauling approaches to student participation in university gov
Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems
Expert on best practices for refugee-employee success
Stacey Fitzsimmons discusses how employers can support refugee employees to thrive at work, as published in the Conversation Canada.
UVic BioInnovation Hub to enhance collaboration in BC’s life sciences sector
The UVic BioInnovation Hub is a new shared space designed to spark collaborations between researchers, life sciences start-ups and entrepreneurs to support advancements in human health.
Urban green thumb
Chris Hildreth's dream was to create the highest-quality sustainable food system without chemicals, single-use plastics or, most notably, any agricultural land. And so, with Hildreth sweating in the afternoon heat, TOPSOIL was born—and the rooftop venture eventually evolved into 3,000-plus geotextile dirt-filled containers on 20,000 square feet of vacant land at Dockside Green.
Market for change
Carbon markets are complex, and Wilson Fong (MGB ’20) spends his days making sense of it all for his clients.
Breaking career-growth stereotypes
Business Class magazine caught up with Keira Torkko, chief people officer at supply chain sustainability management company Assent, to discuss how she broke the traditional career journey mould, how understanding the importance of personal branding yielded results for her and what it means to tackle business puzzles through the lens of people.
Jumping for joy
Danielle Lowe, BCom student, is elbow deep in crickets—quite literally. Lowe is the mastermind behind Victoria-based Doodlebug Pet Food, a company that makes hypoallergenic cricket-based treats for dogs.
UVic to deliver world’s first custom MBA in Advancing Reconciliation
UVic's Gustavson School of Business is set to co-create and deliver the world’s first custom MBA in Advancing Reconciliation, reflecting the university's commitment to advancing truth, respect and reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.
California greening
Two UVic Engineering grads, Aaron Fyke and Tyson Woeste, are leading the push for cleaner energy from a home base in sunny, star-filled Los Angeles.
Game Talk: Scott Simpson’s MBA for TELUS capstone project is leveling the gaming playing field
How one capstone project is re-writing the rules of online gaming conduct, and creating more inclusive online spaces