Environmental Studies
At the School of Environmental Studies, we're a passionate community working toward a future where people and the planet thrive together. Our students are problem-solvers and future leaders ready to tackle today's biggest challenges. Together, we blend Indigenous wisdom, ecological science and social insight to confront issues like climate change head-on.
Announcements
Dr. Sarah Hunt / Tłaliłila’ogwa wins the Hilda Neatby Prize
June 24, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sarah Hunt / Tłaliłila’ogwa has been awarded the prestigious Hilda Neatby Prize for her exceptional article, "Looking for Lucy...
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Excellence Award recipients!
May 14, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Excellence Awards within our environmental studies community. Thank you to those graduate students below for your dedication and commitment...
Congratulations to our ES Rising Stars of 2024
March 11, 2024
Congratulations to our Environmental Studies Rising Stars for 2023-24! Dorothy Hodgins - President's Scholarship & Lorene Kennedy Field Course Award Sarah Mastromonaco...
TCA: Shaping a Sustainable Future
February 1, 2024
In the face of climate change, ENVI Professor Kara Shaw has created the Transformative Climate Action (TCA) certificate program at UVic. This interdisciplinary program equips students with the...
Dr Eric Higgs recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
September 21, 2023
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is celebrating 10 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø researchers—the most ever at one time—with the country’s highest academic...
Our commitment to racial justice and decolonization
The School of Environmental Studies at UVic acknowledges that the field of environmental studies has mostly included white individuals, which Dorceta Taylor refers to as the "Green Insiders Club." This white colonial dominance has not only weakened the discipline but also the larger environmental movement. We are dedicated to changing and questioning these old ways by using new approaches focused on decolonization and racial justice. Our goal is to highlight and learn from perspectives and experiences that have been overlooked in the past.
If you believe that we are not living up to this vision, please share your thoughts with us.
News
John Horgan leaves a lasting legacy
BC lost a legend today. John Horgan was born and raised in Victoria and never lost his down-to-earth ability to connect with people, even as he led the Province as Premier.
University flag lowered for Remembrance Day
The university flag will be lowered on Monday, Nov. 11 to mark Remembrance Day.
Science grad creates Arctic ringed seal detector
Karlee Zammit’s friends like to say that she’s trying to ‘catch them all’. They’re not referring to Pokémon, however, but to the classic elements—fire, earth, water and air. And they’re...
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