UVic Communications Media Releases

President Turpin to Step Down in June 2013

May 15, 2012 -

University of Victoria President David Turpin announced today that he will step down from his position at the end of June next year.

UVic Announces 2012 Craigdarroch Awards

May 2, 2012 -

The University of Victoria's 2012 Craigdarroch Research Awards were presented May 1.

UVic Reveals BC's Past And City's History

May 1, 2012 -

Coinciding with this year’s milestones of the University of Victoria’s 50th anniversary and the City of Victoria's 150th—UVic Libraries, Faculty of Humanities and Department of History will launch two online additions to our history.

UVic Releases Revised CARSA Parkade Design

April 28, 2012 -

The University of Victoria has proposed a new parkade design for the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) that is lower and smaller than the original design.

UVic Forges New Partnerships In Brazil

April 27, 2012 -

The University of Victoria is partnering with three universities and a major research foundation in Brazil to facilitate the exchange of students and faculty, and to increase research collaboration.

UVic President Joins Brazil Mission

April 20, 2012 -

University of Victoria President David Turpin joins 30 other Canadian university presidents along with Canada’s Governor General David Johnston on an unprecedented higher education mission to Brazil, April 25-May 2, 2012.

UVic Centre On Aging Value Senior Volunteers

April 18, 2012 -

UVic is helping to mark National Volunteer Week (April 15-21) by giving you a chance to nominate a senior volunteer for the University of Victoria Centre on Aging’s Valued Elder Recognition Award (VERA).

Program Protects Children From Online Predators

April 18, 2012 -

Children are less vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation from online predators, thanks to a four-year project led by the University of Victoria’s International Institute for Child Rights and Development (IICRD).

UVic Releases Findings From CARSA Open Houses

April 13, 2012 -

After a series of three open houses on its Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) project, the University of Victoria has released a summary report of the public feedback on the design and location of the centre’s parkade.

UVic Historian Receives CUFA 2012 Award

April 11, 2012 -

UVic historian Dr. Eric Sager, who has worked tirelessly to communicate the relevance of history to daily life, has been honoured with this year's career achievement award from the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC.

National Aging Study Launches in B.C.

April 10, 2012 -

To help better understand the aging process, British Columbians are being invited to participate in the largest study of aging ever undertaken in Canada.

Masterminds Launch

April 3, 2012 -

The University of Victoria’s annual public Masterminds lecture series by UVic retirees launches tomorrow with the first of Wednesday night lectures through to April 25.

Central 1 Credit Union Donates $1 Million

April 3, 2012 -

Central 1 Credit Union is donating almost $1 million over the next five years to the University of Victoria’s Centre for Co-operative and Community-Based Economy (CCCBE).

UVic Responds To Privacy Commissioner's Report

March 29, 2012 -

The University of Victoria has reviewed the investigation report into the January 2012 privacy breach at the university which was released March 29 by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC (OIPC) and accepts its findings and reco

UVic Budget Framework Addresses Fiscal Challenges

March 28, 2012 -

The University of Victoria’s Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget framework for the 2012/13 fiscal year that preserves funding in key areas such as student financial aid and library acquisitions while incorporating an across-the-boar

Report Urges Coordinated Approach To Renewables

March 28, 2012 -

Impending expansion of renewable energy projects in BC will require a concerted effort by the province to protect both ecosystems and public interests, according to a report from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS).