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UVSS SAGM fails to hit quorum, reaches less than half of required attendance

Andrew and King attributed the low attendance to “end of year burnout,” and the fact that there were only two special resolutions put forward. 

GSS referendum question could lead to one fewer refugee being sponsored, critics say

This election period, the GSS is proposing to reduce the fee collected per graduate student, per term for WUSC from $5 to $1.

Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

From March 4–6, students can vote on who will serve on the board of directors next year, as well as on four student fee referendum questions.

New gender-based violence policies at federal and provincial levels main focuses are judicial responses, prevention

“Survivors’ needs are not uniform. Many prioritize safety, stability, housing, financial security, access to culturally responsive supports, and healing over prosecution or punishment. A justice framework that centres only on…

UVic Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science hits 24 per cent female-identifying enrolment while working toward ‘30 by 30’ goal

“I want to make clear that we don't see that goal as an endpoint, just a milestone to even greater representation in [the] future. I don't have a crystal ball…

UVic senator pushes for more inclusive language in academic awards

“I recognize there are many awards, and I recognize that when a donor approaches the university, they know what they want to give an award for, and you have donors…

10 members of ‘Student Leadership Alliance’ elected to Senate

The Senate elections received 1 437 votes, out of 21 021 eligible voters, a turnout of 6.8 per cent. There were 103 abstain ballots. 

UVic international student reports off-campus assault

The student reports being pushed onto the road, being knocked down, and falling unconscious during the attack.

Approximately 300 gather downtown in march of solidarity with Iranians

The march, in protest of the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on protests, started at Centennial Square and ended at the B.C. legislature.

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