Jan. 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. These UVic scholars are three of many at UVic who focus their research on helping to illuminate one of the darkest times in human history.

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.

The university is intentionally thinking differently about planning process and design strategies to engage true and meaningful action on equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism throughout the campus community.

School of Music graduate Baylie Adams found inspiration, discipline & social change through her studies.

Annamie Paul: Lessons for the Green Party

Jana Schulz (BCYC ’17), a leader in her Métis community, is using her skills to help address health inequities and gender-based violence.

While still a UVic student, Boma Brown (BA ’14) founded the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour to promote equity in health care.

Why Alberta must rethink its ban on Canada-China post-sec collabs

A group of 24 scientists from across the world came together to explore long-standing problems associated with narrow definitions of success and impact in science. They advocate for change.

May is Asian Heritage Month. We’re proud to highlight Asian cultures as part of our vibrant and diverse community as we attempt to chart a better, more inclusive, future.   

The seven-year, multi-million-dollar humanities research project, Landscapes of Injustice, has culminated in the launch on March 28 of a public database revealing a chilling chapter of history.

On March 21, 2021, UVic joins the world to #FightRacism on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year’s theme, “youth standing up against racism,” honours the many young activists who are fighting for equality around the globe and calls on all of us to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerance.

A new book released Feb. 25 delves into the history of racist policies impacting Indigenous, Black and racialized communities in BC and ties it to present-day anti-racist movements.

A new book released Feb. 25 delves into the history of racist policies impacting Indigenous, Black and racialized communities in BC and ties it to present-day anti-racist movements.

A UVic-based project connecting three graphic artists with four Holocaust survivors on three continents has released excerpts from the collection of three graphic novels.