2006 archives

Message in a bottle — Researchers look to alcohol sales for clues to substance abuse in British Columbia.
pdf Tim Stockwell

Orca talk — A UVic computer scientist helps researchers access 36 years worth of whale conversation.
pdf George Tzanetakis

The waiting game — Shorter wait times for elective surgeries benefit everyone—patients and the medical system.
pdf Dr. Joseph Schaafsma

Back to the future — UVic scientists use advanced computer models to simulate past climates—and help shape future climate change policies.
pdf Andrew Weaver

In the public interest — Research at Canada’s only hands-on environmental law clinic helps give all of us our day in court.
pdf Chris Tollefson

Living with dementia — An ongoing study seeks ways to improve dementia care in British Columbia.
pdf Dr. Neena Chappell

Lore of the rings — UVic researchers use the growth rings of ancient trees to track B.C.’s climate over thousands of years.
pdf Dan Smith

Uncovering Victoria’s secrets— UVic student researchers help bring Victoria’s history to life on the Internet.
pdf John Lutz

Voices on the street — A UVic study leads to a better understanding of why some young people end up on the street.
pdf Dr. Cecilia Benoit and Dr. Mikael Jansson

One step ahead — A UVic microbiologist and his team play a key role in the global battle against deadly viruses.
pdf Dr. Chris Upton

Water detective — A UVic graduate student tracks the source of bacterial contamination in watersheds.
pdf Cindy Meays