This year鈥檚 impressive lineup of distinguished alumni recipients, in three new categories, shows the breadth and depth of community contributions made by UVic grads, locally and beyond.
UVic鈥檚 ocean women in social sciences are scientists and researchers who are making a difference with work that honours, values and promotes the benefits of collaboration and cooperation.
In the global race to achieve net zero emissions, UVic's Ralph Evins is leading a 16-organization partnership that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners.
UVic researcher Ralph Evins is leading a partnership of 16 organizations in Canada and the US that will share information and develop solutions to help businesses, governments and homeowners find more effective, affordable ways to energy retrofit existing buildings so that they鈥檙e more efficient, low-carbon and resilient to climate change.
UVic is planning its transition towards low-carbon energy by developing a comprehensive and long-term framework to guide campus development and operations and phase out fossil fuel energy.聽
UVic researchers work with global partners to launch a website dedicated to providing free access to FishSounds. Understanding the sounds made by fish can help to determine the best approaches to address marine pollution and climate change ocean impacts.
UVic health researchers get a $3.4-million boost鈥攕uccess that was supported through the efforts of the UVic Health Initiative, which is raising the profile and quality of health research across campus.
New research suggests 2021 BC flood event made at least 60 per cent more likely by the effects of human-induced climate change.
According to the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, released in November 2021, UVic continues to be a post-secondary sustainability leader.
UVic alumna Sahar Sam鈥檚 started a cleantech company, Solaires Entreprises Inc., thanks to her PhD and postdoctoral studies at UVic, including the entrepreneurial and innovation opportunities the university provides.
Humans are going to need the help of machines in fighting climate crisis.
UVic biology professor emeritus, Verena Tunnicliffe, is named an officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions to ocean sciences and for being a pioneer in the scientific exploration of the deep sea.
New UVic Canada Research Chairs focus on Indigenous law, renewable energy research, substance use policy and marine fisheries adaptation.
Growing concern as climate-linked disasters displace British Columbians. UVic PhD candidate Nicole Bates-Eamer is lead author on a report for the Climate Displacement Planning Initiative.
From addressing injustice to inspiring creative ingenuity, UVic was at the forefront in 2021 of providing expertise and offering solutions to another year of change and stories that gripped the world鈥檚 attention.
Lab-grown meats and cow-free dairy to meet the demand for protein
