Less than 0.1 mL of blood is all that UVic researchers need, in an exciting commercial-academic partnership that has developed a 鈥済old standard鈥� test for COVID-19 using cutting-edge technology.
Whether they鈥檙e conducting research on cancer treatments, founding sustainable and innovative businesses or upgrading on-campus lab facilities, UVic鈥檚 co-op students are enriching their communities with their expertise and skills.
A major update to the UVic ONEcard system is planned for May 2-3, 2022. Some services will be affected during this period.
Effective Sept. 1, 2022, annual parking permits will be replaced by monthly permits and other flexible options. The new approach provides commuters with increased flexibility鈥攅specially meaningful in a time of hybrid work arrangements鈥攁nd the option to shift some or all of their commute to transit, walking or cycling, or to take advantage of discounted parking in lots a bit further from the centre of campus.聽
The UVic campus will be closed for the Easter long weekend, Friday, Apr. 15 鈥� Monday, Apr. 18. The campus re-opens on Apr. 19. Most campus services will be closed during this time.
Congratulations from UVic President Kevin Hall on making it through another challenging term.
One year after Qwul鈥檚ih鈥檡ah鈥檓aht Robina Thomas became UVic鈥檚 first associate VP Indigenous, the Board of Governors has approved her appointment as vice-president. As VP Indigenous, Robina will continue the critically important, complex and difficult work to decolonize UVic and contribute to reconciliation in a meaningful way.
An Ocean Networks Canada-led initiative invites young people in Canada to get involved in creating a sustainable ocean future during the UN's Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, 2021-2030.
March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by Trans+ people worldwide, an opportunity for Trans+ people to celebrate 鈥� and for everyone else to reaffirm collective and individual commitments to allyship and to honouring and empowering Trans+ people.
UVic Libraries is piloting an e-newsletter for students! We want to help students stay informed about library resources, services, and changes, so we鈥檙e preparing our first issue now.
The UVic Board of Governors voted today not to accept the recommendation presented by Senate calling for masks to be made mandatory indoors at the university until the end of term.
On March 21, we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and draw attention to the ongoing realities of racial and cultural prejudice and xenophobia, and the many ways they intersect with other forms of oppression.
On March 21, 2022, UVic supports the United Nations in the work to #FightRacism.
UVic celebrates LGBTQ2SIA+ members of the campus community during Pride Week March 14-18.
The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has announced changes to the face covering mandate in BC, which come into effect March 11.
Statement from President Hall on behalf of the 番茄社区 regarding attack on Ukraine In the recent weeks, we have witnessed the situation in Ukraine rapidly escalate with profound concern. The 番茄社区 community is keeping鈥�
