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UVic graduate research assistants launch unionization effort in the wake of UBC’s campaign

The nature of research and funding for UVic graduate research assistants (GRAs) makes standardization complex.
UVic pet cafe

‘They emit so much love’: Pet Cafe brings community and connection to campus

"They emit so much love," says one student who attends UVic's Pet Cafe each Wednesday at the Multifaith Centre.
Free Palestine

UVic responds weeks after protest at Board of Governors meeting

UVic President Kevin Hall has agreed to a meeting after a Free Palestine protest at the Nov. 28 Board of Governors meeting.

The Belfry’s Game:Play explores the child-like wonder of playing games

Shadow puppet and improv show Game:Play is centered around childlike absurdity, situational humour, and the wonder of playing games.
UVic course experience surveys

Course Experience Surveys: Useful tools or an opportunity for cyberbullying?

Some professors say they receive inappropriate responses to Course Experience Surveys. The term's surveys concluded earlier this month.

Valid or vile: The continuous trials of international students in Canada

New rules for international students in Canada are preventing students from working in the country where they came to seek a better life.

More than just a sports tournament — UVic fencing club honours founder Nan-Sang Ho’s legacy

With 30 different sports clubs at UVic, countless tournaments happen every year, but the UVic Fencing Club recently held an event like no other.
Bob Wright

Wright and wrong: The dark history behind UVic’s ocean, earth, and atmospheric sciences building

A ruthless businessman, keen developer, and extractive profiteer, Bob Wright’s long career undermines his contribution to UVic. 
BC Wildfire Service

Dan Schertzer finds zen fighting wildfire

Dan Schertzer says being asked about his work with BC Wildfire Service feels isolating because of common misconceptions about his job. 

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