UVic 101

Looking for resources to build a sustainable future? Check out the UVSP’s lending library

Both the lending library and the free store can be found at the UVSP office, which is in room B020 of the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB).

Wondering who’s behind the chair sculptures?

“[We] would like to be clear that we’re not trying to cause any damage or harm. If it becomes a problem and people are upset with it, we’ll stop, or…

‘Performative’ contests gain traction on campus

What was initially a social media trend has been translated into in-person contests across university campuses.

AVP Men’s Circle aims to combat sexualized violence on campus

Participating in opportunities like AVP’s men’s circle is just one step students can take to make campus a safer space for everyone. By immersing oneself in these resources, you are…

Undergraduate psychedelic research shows promise for brain damage treatment

“I think that is why [psychedelic compounds] do seem to be beneficial across many psychiatric illnesses. On top of that, you have the psychological effect of these compounds — people…

Five things I wish I knew in first year 

Maybe I’m just a little over-anxious, but the idea of accidentally ending up in the wrong class terrified me so much that the day before classes started, I went around…

The Martlet’s ultimate guide to fall orientation events

Make the most of your campus experience with this handy guide to September orientation events. School’s almost back, professors are dusting off syllabi, and campus is waking up from those…

The UVic libraries are not just for books

Workshops offer students hands-on opportunities to “practice creative scholarship,” including 3D printing, laser cutting, and podcasting.

At the headwaters of change

The restoration of UVic’s water ecosystems could help the land cool and mitigate heat domes, support healthier trees, improve wildlife corridors, and overall increase biodiversity.