BC legal cannabis sales grow briskly: report
​Annual legal cannabis sales in BC doubled between 2019 and 2020, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
​Annual legal cannabis sales in BC doubled between 2019 and 2020, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
As a high school student trying to decide on a university major Robert Lee, who graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Engineering in computer engineering, recalls wanting to find a field where he could cultivate his keen interest in science, develop innovative technologies, and make a positive impact in the world.
Chris Anderson graduates this month with his BSc in neurobiology. He is one of the few undergraduates who has already co-authored a research paper—with a second paper on the way.
A UVic librarian has paved the way for a major retrospective of a digital medium that flourished, and fell into obsolescence, at the dawn of the internet age. John Durno’s efforts to recover artworks made with Telidon, an obscure and long-obsolete technology, will provide an opportunity to peer into a set of newly recovered, uniquely Canadian digital creations with the 2023 launch of a national exhibit.
The BC government on May 25 announced a four-phase plan for the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions in the province. ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø experts are available to comment on related topics.
Drones on campus require UVic flight approval prior to taking to the skies. If you would like to request to fly a drone on campus, contact outdoorbookings@uvic.ca to secure permissions.
​After the first wave of the pandemic, India is experiencing record numbers of new cases. UVic political scientist Reeta Tremblay explains the political and social dynamics at play.
The following ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø experts are available to media to discuss the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (May 16), and the power of personal stories to inform HIV policy and public-health crisis planning, as published in The Conver…
How has COVID-19 affected you and your family, what barriers may exist to accessing vaccinations, and what are your needs for recovery? Share your experiences in the B.C. COVID-19 SPEAK survey.
UVic researchers build more resilient communities in the wake of COVID-19.
Co/Lab takes a collaborative approach to promote health, health equity for people who use drugs
UVic is one of the world’s leading universities in addressing the most urgent problems of humanity, according to rankings released today by Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings, which measure how university research, stewardship, outreach and teaching advance efforts to meet 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The pandemic has affected gyms, yoga studios and group workouts but staying active is critical to brain health, say researchers of a new study looking at the impact of exercise for older adults.
The pandemic has affected gyms, yoga studios and group workouts but staying active is critical to brain health, say researchers of a new study looking at the impact of exercise for older adults.
Ancient Greek handwashing and socio-economic inequality
Island Health is closing the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the McKinnon Gym as it opens a larger space. Gabriola Road and parking lot 2 will resume normal operations mid-day Monday, April 12.