News of alcohol’s harms and costs has dominated headlines post-COVID. The Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) Project, led by UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), brought together researchers from institutions across Canada to evaluate alcohol control policies federally and in all 13 provinces and territories. Today, they release their results alongside evidence-based solutions to improve health and well-being.

Investing in employee ownership could help the government

Whether it’s amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive change for Indigenous people. They are all among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced today.

From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.

University of Victoria climate policy expert Katya Rhodes says know-how exists to fight the climate crisis, but politicians need to choose policies that are both effective and acceptable to voters. Her research shows there are multiple ways to achieve Canadian climate targets.

An ambitious research project, led by UVic researchers, will create the first Canadian assessment of the storage capacity of blue carbon ecosystems to help mitigate climate change.

Sport as powerful bridge for Indigenous Peoples

The 2022 Victoria Forum convenes global delegates to discuss the Commonwealth lək̓ʷəŋən Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

Hand-carved paddles will be gifted to each country and institution ratifying the lək̓ʷəŋən declaration.

This August, UVic and the Senate of Canada are co-hosting an international forum seeking solutions and strategies for an increasingly polarized world. Bridging Divides: Turf, Truth and Trust is a free event happening between Aug. 28-30.

UVic's Gustavson School of Business is set to co-create and deliver the world’s first custom MBA in Advancing Reconciliation, reflecting the university's commitment to advancing truth, respect and reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples.

The University of Victoria’s activities, students and alumni help generate $3.3 billion to BC’s economy and overall prosperity, an independent study and analysis has determined. The independent report by Emsi Burning Glass, released today, indicates that UVic’s total impact in BC supported 40,595 jobs. The economic impact for Greater Victoria is $1.8 billion, or one of out of every nine jobs.

UVic launched the UVic Health Initiative in 2019. Developed after a year of campus-wide consultation, the goal is to advance lifelong health while enhancing the quality and raising the profile of health research, programs and related activities at the university.

Cigarette ads are banned. Let’s do the same for fossil fuels.

New budget offers Canada a chance to get employee ownership right

How Vietnamese ‘Putinistas’ are spreading disinformation