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School of Molecular Life Sciences will replace Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology this fall
Dr. Jennifer Cobb, the BCMB department chair, explained that the changes are intended to “create more options and fluidity” for students.
UVic alum and two-term councillor Zac de Vries runs for mayor of Saanich
"The Saanich I grew up in is one in which young people could get a start, [where] families could put down roots, and seniors could age in place. That has…
UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada
“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…Opinions
NEWS UNSETTLED | Why are you here?
Indigenous students with status no longer lose it by attending school, but as a whole, we are giving up time in our communities, opportunities to reconnect with relatives, and our…NEWS UNSETTLED | Unlearning to Relearn
I’ve also witnessed reflections in Indigenous and non-Indigenous spaces on where our goals for the future come from. As students, a good chunk of us aspire to acquire a job…
Does a thirteen-year-old really need an AI chatbot account in school?
Copilot 13+ includes safeguards that protect student data, filter out harmful content, and it does not use the chats to train AI models. The VSB said that families with concerns…Culture
In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
“We’re a firm believer that [festivals] are a very important source of bringing people together,” he said. “The feedback we get is just heartwarming…. People that love [classical] music can…
OFFBEAT | Underground Rap, Tape Hiss Ambient, and a summer evening
Choppy samples, massive synths, cluttered drums, sweetly melodic vocals, and sporadic noises come together in Seventhirtyatmorning’s song “CLOUDS N RAIN.” While the layers of Shadows are more understated, they are…
OFFBEAT | CFUV shares top June albums
Hillsboro, feeble little horse, Buildings and Food, Broken Social Scene, and Beatrice Deer counted among CFUV's top charting artists in June.Sports | Lifestyle
Centre for Aerospace Research launches second satellite built by UVic students
MARMOTSat serves different purposes than ORCASat, and will be in orbit significantly longer. While ORCASat was only in orbit for six months, including two on the International Space Station (ISS),…
Dr. Jules Gil-Peterson tapped as new Chair in Transgender Studies
She is the author of two books, and is currently working on a book about how class shapes the ways that people have approached transition historically.
UVic Ombudsperson calls for clearer academic misconduct and concession decisions in annual report for 2025
“In the future with this new academic integrity policy, there’s going to be a lot of people who have never done it before…. So I foresee my recommendations becoming more…Features
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.
Writing Department unveils new writers-in-residence program
“It occurred to me that it would be great if more writing students had dedicated writing spaces on campus and a way to connect with students and faculty studying in…
Misogyny and gender bias in engineering remains a problem on campus and beyond, students say
“To look around the room and see just men and a few women is so isolating,” one student said. “I think that it’s an environment that’s really hostile to someone…Humour
Your psych prof isn’t your therapist
Your psychology professor isn’t your therapist. They are not a therapist-adjacent figure. They are not a budget version of a therapist included in your tuition. They are a person whose…
How to spend all two days of the fall reading break
If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…
The only guide you need to Halloween costumes
The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.Meetings
Board of Governors approves five-year capital plan and increase to international undergrad tuition
In a short fifteen minute meeting, the Board voted to approve their accountability plan, policy updates, and to increase international undergrad tuition.
UVSS approves 2027 election dates in short June 22 meeting
The board discussed election dates, appointed a representative to the Campus Planning Committee, and shifted the next meeting date to July 13.UVSS hears presentation on UET, discusses Pride crosswalk at June 8 meeting
The presentation and crosswalk discussion condition took up most of the meeting, which also saw committees filled and clubs ratified.Our Digital Print Issue
