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Making an impact
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Working closely with BC coastal First Nations, UVic's Julia Baum and her research team are attempting to regrow kelp forests.
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Earth and Ocean Sciences prof Paul Hoffman won the Kyoto Prize for his contributions to understanding Earth’s early history. Read the story.
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UVic offers undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions.
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UVic is home to over 3,500 students studying in over 160 graduate programs, with a reputation for quality and innovation that’s respected around the world.
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Message from President Hall
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Canadian comprehensive university for graduate employability
IN CANADA FOR MAKING RESEARCH ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
IN NORTH AMERICA FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION
SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA