An independent study (2008–2019) shows that integrating police officers into Victoria's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams reduces violence risks while enhancing mental health support without criminalizing mental illness. VicPD officers collaborate with health professionals to help clients stabilize in the community, reducing their involvement with the justice system. The report highlights improved safety for clients and staff, especially among racialized clients, and emphasizes that police focus on mental health, not criminality. This partnership model is praised for its positive impact on both clients and the broader community. Full report at vicpd.ca.

Fifteen more nurse practitioners (NPs) will be trained at the University of Victoria this fall, helping boost the number of professionals able to offer primary health care to the more than 800,000 British Columbians without a family doctor.      New funding of $532,500 from the BC government will expand the number of seats available in the Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner program by a third to 50 places available this September. 

In celebration of the 5 Days of Action, EQHR and UVic Libraries are looking for UVic students who are interested in having their artistic works showcased in the McPherson Library from November 4 -15.

For National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, media are invited to draw on a curated list of podcasts by Indigenous faculty, staff and students at the University of Victoria.

This weekend, we have received concerns that students attending off-campus events may have had their drinks tampered with or spiked.

A pair of BC students who share an interest in water systems and the sciences, and who are beginning their studies at the University of Victoria (UVic) this fall, are among the 100 elite scholars from across Canada recently named Schulich Leaders.

Chandos Construction will be completing road work at the corner of McKenzie Avenue and Gordon Head Road from Monday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

A statement from UVic President Kevin Hall on upholding our values and campus policies.

A message to new UVic students from Jim Dunsdon, AVP Student Affairs

Statement from President Hall regarding the release of the province's new post-secondary overdose prevention and response guidelines

Both the University of Victoria and the City of Saanich have active construction sites underway on and around campus, which will cause traffic congestion during the first few weeks back to school.

Kevin Hall provides an update on McKinnon Pool

We are aware that there is a demonstration taking place on the quad. The safety of our students, staff, faculty and community is our top priority. We are taking a calm and thoughtful approach to this demonstration and will work to minimize disruptions.

Statement regarding the recent incident at UVic's Multifaith Centre.

With wildfire season upon us, UVic is keeping a close watch on the air quality health index (AQHI) for the Greater Victoria region.

A portion of Ring Road will close during the day on July 20, 2024 to support the Engineering Expansion Project.