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Saanich Council overwhelmingly supports UVic student housing expansion at May 4 meeting

Councillor Harper said this was “one of the easiest decisions all year," while the mayor called the province’s delay “a disservice to the university."

Senate to vote on controversial update to Academic Integrity Policy

If approved, the changes to the policy will be effective September 2026. If not, it will be the second time in two months that Senate voted against updates.

‘Students Supporting Israel’ group at UVic hosted event with IDF special forces soldier in April

The UVic SSI group is not affiliated with UVic, a UVic spokesperson said. They told the Martlet the university was “aware” of the event, but that it was not taking…

Several student advocacy resolutions pass at AVICC convention

A majority of delegates voted to support advocating for the $10 flat student ferry rate, provincial student food bank grant, and the Alliance of BC Students' Student Issues Backgrounder.

UVSS Board of Directors, April 13

The Board of Directors approved the annual report, updated the Board of Directors Policy, ratified clubs, and received questions about SSI's club status.

UVic Senate, April 10

The penultimate meeting on saw heated debate over revisions to the Policy on Academic Integrity and the establishment of a Core Writing & Research Requirement.

UVSS Board of Directors, March 23

The Board heard a presentation from the Chief Electoral Officer, voted to accept the 2026 General Election results, and tabled changes to the BoD policy.

A glimpse inside ‘Say When,’ the 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class exhibition

In preparation, the artists worked together to turn the Visual Arts Building into a gallery, temporarily moving the building's furniture and classroom fixtures out to prepare the space.

Trans Day of Visibility Rally at legislature calls for action, not just awareness

Members of Victoria’s queer community gathered on the lawn of the B.C. legislature on Tuesday, March 31, for a Trans Day of Visibility Rally. The rally blended celebration with protest,…