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Vital Signs report gives Victoria’s quality of life a B

Every year, the Victoria Foundation releases the Vital Signs report. Described as Greater Victoria’s “annual check-up,” the report is intended to identify concerns and connect philanthropy to community needs. The…
The Engineering and Computer Science building at UVic. Photo by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Faculty of Engineering officially adopts new name

As of Sept. 1, UVic’s Faculty of Engineering has officially received a new name to recognize the Department of Computer Science. The change, which was put in motion last year,…

Indigenous Governance class receives permission to learn on unceded territories

While other classes began on campus, UVic’s Indigenous Governance 510 class began their learning on the water.
The Health Food bar at UVic.

The best and worst places to eat on campus

My stomach growled as a first year with an empty stomach, tight wallet, and too many choices to choose from. I didn’t want to compromise. I wanted to find the…
Students at UVic. Photo by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Six tips to feel better prepared for in-person classes

After a long year of Zoom classes, UVic students are finally able to head back to campus. For many students, this upcoming school year will be their first in-person collegiate…
People playing floor hockey. Photo by Brian Gray.

Play Beyond Expectations empowers people with disabilities

Play Beyond Expectations is a community activity group that focuses on uncovering the latent strengths of people with disabilities while providing physical exercise and socialization. Participants are encouraged to try…
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Three research chairs chosen for provincial research funding at UVic

The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) is an annual sum that is given out to research projects across the province. This fund covers up to 40 per cent of research…
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Campus Kick-Off returns to in-person format this year

UVSS excited, nervous about returning to campus for a week of events Every year, the University of Victoria Students Society (UVSS) holds an inaugural series of events at the beginning…

What’s up with the UVSS? Introducing new directors and their campus-wide initiatives

Students will be back on campus this fall and so will their student government. The University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS), which represents over 19 000 undergraduates and operates independently…

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