Today鈥檚 announcement by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General states Kate Moran is receiving her appointment 鈥渇or her innovative leadership as a researcher, policy advisor and administrator in ocean engineering and climate action.鈥�
For 60 years, multiple experiences of UVic students and researchers across disciplines have been shaped by the ocean. From a campus that鈥檚 a few short steps from coastline, our engagement with the global ocean has defined UVic research and its breakthroughs.
A very small creature is threatening the health of BC鈥檚 giant kelp forests: bryozoans. They鈥檙e tiny white coral-like crustaceans that attach themselves to kelp, reducing reproduction and overall health of kelp beds.
Natalie Ban is at the forefront of seeking solutions to contemporary global environmental challenges; in a way that embraces equity, diversity and inclusion.
UVic is 1st in Canada for climate action and in the global top 10 for impact, according to the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. THE scores universities and colleges for how they are responding to UN goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity.
The 番茄社区鈥檚 cycling network is about to see some major improvements thanks to new funds from the Government of Canada.
With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero鈥攐ne community at a time.
FAQ on clean energy transition. With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero鈥攐ne community at a time.
April 22 is Earth Day and UVic joins the global community by celebrating the university-wide teaching, research and sustainable operations that reflect our commitment to climate action.
UVic鈥檚 new BSc in Climate Science is unique in North America, linking science and social sciences to prepare students to face the future with skills that turn climate science into real action.
A $1-million, four-year research project funded by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions centres what rural, remote and Indigenous communities need to flourish despite climate challenges.
For the ninth time, UVic has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Greenest Employers. The national awards, organized by the Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Employers project, recognize Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of sustainability and climate action. UVic was one of only three BC universities鈥攐ut of more than 20鈥攖o receive this honour.
The 番茄社区 is launching a first-of-its-kind Canadian graduate training program that will capitalize on UVic鈥檚 climate research excellence to prepare the next generation of graduate students with the transdisciplinary skills and experience they will need to tackle the climate crisis head-on.
Investing in employee ownership could help the government
BC's West Thurlow Island boasts world-class natural beauty as well as a bounty of potential tidal energy reserves鈥攃ompletely untapped until a unique UVic-led community partnership started work proving the viability of reliable clean energy systems for BC鈥檚 off-grid coastal communities.
Marine heatwaves triggered by climate change pose an imminent threat to the world鈥檚 coral reefs. But most reefs are also exposed to local stressors, ranging from coastal development, pollution and overfishing. Few studies take into account how stressed-out reefs respond to heatwaves until now.
