Research
Improving education through inquiry
Welcome to the vibrant research community at the Faculty of Education, where innovation and inquiry converge to shape the future of education. As a member of the research community at UVic, you'll be immersed in a dynamic environment that fosters groundbreaking research, empowers aspiring educators and invites passionate individuals to explore the limitless possibilities of transformational learning.
Researchers in the Faculty of Education work across a diverse array of fields, including:
- Psychology of teaching and learning
- Community and place-based education
- Lifelong learning, nonformal and family education
- Kinesiology
- Neuroeconomics and neurophysiology
- Recreation and health education
- Arts-based education
- Leadership and applied psychology
- Indigenous language revitalization
- Indigenization of curriculum
Find an expert
UVic researchers are global experts. You can use the search function to find an expert by faculty, department or keyword.
Research projects & labs
Behavioural Medicine Lab
Experts in the Behavioural Medicine Lab explore, produce and share innovative and socially relevant physical activity and health research.
NEȾOLṈEW̱
NEȾOLṈEW̱ ‘one mind, one people’ is a research partnership between UVic and nine Indigenous partner communities across Canada.
Digital Health Lab
Experts in the Digital Health Lab conduct research in the domains of digital health, community physical activity and active living advocacy.
Theoretical & Applied Neuroscience Lab
Experts in the Theoretical & Applied Neuroscience Lab integrate the principles of neuroscience, psychology and economic theory.
CHEERS Lab
Experts in the Cerebrovascular Health Exercise and Environmental Research Sciences (CHEERS) Laboratory use physical exercise to investigate brain health and aging. Email the lab.
Technology Integration & Evaluation Lab
Experts in the Technology Integration and Evaluation Lab research the use of networked and computer‐mediated technologies in communication, teaching and learning.
10 years of Indigenous Language Revitilization
On April 3 & 4, 2023, the Indigenous Education department and Dr. Lorna Wanosts’a7 Williams, Chair of First People’s Culture Council, hosted an event at UVic to celebrate the past decade of research and work in the field of Indigenous Language Revitalization.
The following short film was premiered as part of the event. The 20-minute film was created by talented filmmakers Erynne Gilpin and KI Peruzzo looks back through 10 years of Indigenous Language Revitalization at UVic within the Vancouver Island language communities and seeks to explore hidden impacts from the perspectives of participants and former students.
Research stories
Thinking differently about equity and inclusion for newcomers
Jon Woodend's life has been shaped by multiple international moves. Now, his research focuses on international career transitions for those whose move to a new country has influenced or impacted their career.
Reclaiming nationhood through Cree language learning
Dr. kakiyosēw Belinda Daniels teaches Indigenous Language Revitalization at UVic and leads the nēhiyawak language experience, a non-profit organization that offers immersive language learning.
Research support funds
Eligibility:
Applicants must be full or part-time Faculty of Education graduate students.
Nature of travel:
Applicants must be conducting research related to their project, thesis, or dissertation, or making a significant contribution to an event, such as:
- Presenting a paper, poster, artistic performance, or exhibit
- Participating on a panel or in a roundtable discussion
- Participating in a leadership role on a conference executive committee
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, however, funds will be disbursed on a first-come first-served basis until funding is spent. Receipts for reimbursement must be submitted on the following schedule:
- 15 January for travel/conference activity between 1 September and 31 December
- 15 May for travel/conference activity between 1 January and 30 April
- 15 September for travel/conference activity between 1 May and 31 August
All applications must be accompanied by:
- An abstract or brief description of the research/conference activity
- A copy of the event program where the applicant’s participation is indicated or a confirmation of acceptance of the proposed contribution to the conference/event
Award amounts and eligible expenses:
Awards are a maximum of $500. Graduate students may hold more than one Graduate Student Travel Fund award during their degree program, but total funding awarded will not exceed $500. Eligible expenses include conference fees (including online and hybrid events), transportation/mileage, accommodation, and meals.
Application signatures:
The applicant’s supervisor must sign the application. Their signature indicates recommendation for Travel Fund support and that the activity meets the scholarly standards and expectations that pertain within that discipline.
How to apply:
Please submit completed and signed applications to the Faculty of Education Research and Grants Facilitator (edresearch@uvic.ca; MAC A363).
Download an application form for the Graduate Student Travel Fund.
The Research Engagement Fund supports faculty-led research or dissemination events/activities designed to engage participation within and/or beyond the Faculty of Education. The principal objective is to extend the reach and impact of faculty research and expertise.
Eligibility:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one of the following forms of engagement:
cross-unit (e.g., EPLS and IED), cross-faculty and/or external community engagement. Grants of up to $1000 are available to faculty members in the Faculty of Education at UVic. Priority will be given to requests for matching funds for external funding competitions that require or expect these contributions, such as SSHRC Connection Grants and SSHRC Partnership-stream Grants.
Important dates:
Applications may be submitted at any time; however, funds will be dispensed on a first-come first-served basis. Applicants are eligible to apply once per academic year: 1 July to 30 June. Events/activities must be completed within one year of the award date.
How to apply:
Please submit completed applications to the Faculty of Education Research and Grants Facilitator (edresearch@uvic.ca; MAC A363).
Download an application form for the Research Engagement Fund.
Contact us
If you have questions, please contact Tanya Battersby, the Research & Grants Facilitator.
You can also visit the researcher listings for each department: