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UVic launches new EU centre

January 31, 2014 - Media tip

The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø is now home to one of two new European Union Centres of Excellence (EUCE) announced this month by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada. There are only three other such centres in Canada and 37 worldwide. UVic has…

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2013/14 Schulich Scholarships

October 15, 2013 - The Ring

It is already one month into the new fall term at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, but two undergraduate students have already had a chance to enjoy a transition from high school to university without significant budgetary concerns—thanks to the largest undergraduate scholarship program in the nation.

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Call for Sustainability Fund applications

September 18, 2013 - The Ring

Do you have an energy or water-saving idea that could result in utility cost savings for the university? Through the Revolving Sustainability Fund initiative, you can see your idea put into practice and contribute to more sustainable operational practices at UVic. Eligible projects are those that reduce the use of electricity, natural gas, propane or water on campus.

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Community Building Fund supports campus diversity

March 7, 2013 - The Ring

Congratulations to the most recent recipients of grants from the Community Building Fund, sponsored by the Vice-President Academic and Provost. The special project fund, which is open to students, staff and faculty, supports initiatives that enhance equity, diversity and inclusion at the university. Grant recipients are selected twice a year by members of the Provost’s Diversity and Equity Advisory Committee.

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CFI funds earth sciences, nanotech research

February 6, 2013 - The Ring

Two teams of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø scientists are ready to delve into separate research frontiers—one on the leading edge of earth sciences to better understand fundamental aspects of how our planet works, the other pursuing how new nanomaterials can help create useful technological devices—thanks to funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

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