On March 21, 2022, UVic supports the United Nations in the work to #FightRacism.

The University of Victoria has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2022 for the eleventh consecutive year. Winners of the 2022 competition were announced March 7. UVic was among seven universities from across the country to be honoured.

A special preview of the feature-length film Framing Agnes is being hosted by the University of Victoria on March 17, ahead of its UK and Canadian premieres this spring.

Showcasing people and projects at UVic--experts can talk to media about the many initiatives to create gender inclusivity in STEM to celebrate February 11.

Ocean Networks Canada, an initiative of UVic, is expanding opportunities for women and girls in science with a new national project, the Ocean Decade Challenge.

Join the conversation and have a say in what equity, inclusion and anti-racism look like on campus. The university Equity Action Plan (EAP) consultation and engagement process launched on Jan. 19, and will continue over the next four months. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate.

Join the conversation and have a say in what equity, inclusion and anti-racism look like on campus. The university Equity Action Plan (EAP) consultation and engagement process launched on Jan. 19, and will continue over the next four months. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate.

Black History Month provides an important opportunity to explore and celebrate the historical and current contributions of Black Canadians. At UVic, we recognize the many achievements of Black faculty, staff and students. We also acknowledge ongoing work is needed to support racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

The new Inspire: STEM for Social Impact program will provide students in the Faculties of Engineering and Computer Science and Science with paid co-op opportunities in which small teams work with industry mentors to develop solutions that address real-life challenges in local communities.

Co-sponsored by UVic Libraries and Equity and Human Rights (EQHR) with significant support from other units on campus, the on the Verge Writing Contest deadline closes Friday, February 25. The contest showcases and celebrates emerging UVic stud…

Black History Month is an important opportunity to explore the historical and current contributions of Black Canadians in our own communities, as well as nationally and internationally.

Collaborating with other trans artists and scholars enables gender studies prof Chase Joynt to re-frame trans histories. His latest film, Framing Agnes, premieres Jan. 22 at Sundance Film Fest.

UVic is actively working across the institution to make our community more safe and inclusive of our valued trans members.

Based on new research led by UVic psychology Nigel Mantou Lou, it’s clear the COVID-19 pandemic poses specific threats to Asian Canadians facing increased racism.

UVic has signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education along with other post-secondary institutions as a commitment to hold ourselves accountable to its principles and actions.

A film directed, produced and co-written by gender studies professor Chase Joynt will premiere this January at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film fest in the US.