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Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Humanities

At UVic's Faculty of Humanities, our departments and programs explore what it means to be human. You'll get a hands-on education in a dynamic learning environment that gives you the flexibility to explore your interests.

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The Faculty of Humanities proudly recognizes and celebrates Black History Month. Join us on Tuesday, February 25th AT 5:00PM for AFROQUEER IDENTITIES: BEYOND PREJUDICE
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Explore your passions in a diverse community of thinkers, doers and researchers. Participate in hands-on research, international opportunities, co-op and community-embedded activities.

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Conduct vital, in-depth research that makes a local and global impact. Join an engaged, vibrant community of graduate students and faculty researchers doing nationally recognized work.

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Open Celebrating research and teaching excellence

Celebrating research and teaching excellence

Eighteen researchers, teachers, students and artists are receiving UVic’s REACH awards, which pay tribute to campus leaders who champion dynamic learning and make a vital impact at UVic, in the...

Open Learning relational responsibility

Learning relational responsibility

Since the fall of 2023, students and community members have gathered at the University of Victoria to learn what it means to be a respectful visitor on the territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ...

Open Experts on tariffs

Experts on tariffs

The United States has enacted 25-per-cent tariffs on Canadian goods, and this week the Canadian government announced a “robust tariff package” in response. The University of Victoria experts are...

Open Experts on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

Experts on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

The University of Victoria experts are available to media for comment about Donald Trump and US politics.

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.