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The Faculty of Social Sciences focuses on the dynamics of social interaction in contexts ranging across culture, markets, politics, and society, exploring how we live together and in relation to the world around us. #climate #health #Indigenous #uvic
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Brian Thom @b-thom.bsky.social interviewed by CKNW-AM about treaty land claims.
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Full Show: Understanding land claims, New rules for flying & Rules around climate transparency
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November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Join us for the #UVicENVI Colloquium on Nov 26, 11:30–12:30 in DTB B255.
Dr. Katherine Achacoso shares work on Surigaonon ecological knowledge, anti-colonial resistance, and futures beyond extractive systems.
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Pucker up!

Dr. April Nowell commented on the evolutionary origin of kissing for Live Science's new article "Kissing goes back 21 million years, to the common ancestor of humans and other large apes, study finds"

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Kissing goes back 21 million years, to the common ancestor of humans and other large apes, study finds
Scientists traced kissing back to a primate ancestor that lived around 21 million years ago.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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“Immediately on watching this, I knew something important was happening here. The video really speaks for itself—an incredible display from an incredibly intelligent species.”
— Paul Paquet, adjunct professor in the University of Victoria’s Department of Geography #uvic #geography #wolves
Wolves get clever with crab traps  - UVic News
Wild wolf behaviour on BC’s central coast may represent the first documented case of potential tool use in the species, according to a new study.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. April Nowell and her team, whose work at Koonalda Cave in southern Australia made the cover of Current World Archaeology magazine.

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Koonalda Cave - World Archaeology
Far below the Nullarbor Plain in Australia lies an extraordinary gallery of rock art. Exploration and research in Koonalda Cave has revealed much about these ancient markings, as well as mining and th...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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UVic postdoc researcher, Marlise Hofe, psychology says, “This study examines the role of body odour in people’s perceptions of others’ social status."
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Testosterone in body odour linked to perceptions of social status - UVic News
New research from the University of Victoria suggests we can smell testosterone, and that we associate it with dominance
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November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Congratulations to all the students convocating this week. Thank you to those who chose #anthropology as their degree.

Interview with Jennifer Preece, Anthropology major/Indigenous Studies minor grad who walked across the stage today.

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UVic grad finds passion for archaeology - UVic News
Anthropology major and Indigenous Studies minor grad, Jennifer Preece, never imagined her interest in fish trap research would ignite her passion for
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November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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#uvic @uvicgeography.bsky.social Denise Cloutier writes, "With Canadians now living longer than ever, the question of who will care for them — and under what conditions — when they can no longer care for themselves has become one of the country’s most pressing issues." @ca.theconversation.com
Why Canada must transform its long-term care system
The long-term care system is under pressure — both from an aging population and from a workforce in crisis. More humane, sustainable models of care are critical.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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We are now accepting applications for the Mexico Ethnographic Field School 2026.
Info here: tinyurl.com/2w2kkxm8
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Dr. Melissa Gauthier at [email protected]
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November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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JOB ALERT: #uvic Department of Geography invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Indigenous Geographies, preferably with a focus on Human-Environmental Relationships. @uvicgeography.bsky.social Email applications to: [email protected] #work #geography
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Dr Erin McGuire is an award-winning instructor with a passion for experimental archaeology and experiential learning. This summer, they went to Leeds, UK, with a community partner to co-present a talk at the International Medieval Congress on medieval textiles. They are now working with their co-presenter to publish an article on using experimental and experiential approaches in undergraduate courses. These strategies foster deeper learning, hands-on engagement, and community-building. Erin first came to archaeology through medieval re-enactment circles and continues to engage with them when time permits, as the mix of play and research creates an inspiring environment for life-long learning. Erin brings re-enactors and community experts to the classroom and shares their academic research with re-enactment groups across the province. In addition to their teaching, archaeological, and community work, Erin also holds a 4th degree black belt in traditional Shorin Ryu karate.
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Prehistoric crayons provide clues to how Neanderthals created art:
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April Nowell comments: “You only maintain a point on a crayon if you want to make precise lines or designs,”

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Prehistoric crayons provide clues to how Neanderthals created art
Ochre artefacts found in Crimea show signs of having been used for drawing, adding to evidence that Neanderthals used pigments in symbolic ways
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October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Katya Rhodes is one of 3 who received the 2025 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award! “In the age of climate setbacks and misinformation, it’s deeply fulfilling to see my efforts to protect humanity recognized through this award." #uvic #sustainability #environment

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UVic scholar recognized as global sustainability leader - Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) - University of Victoria
Katya Rhodes on receiving the prestigious 2025 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award at the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona, Spain.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Article featuring Brian Thom's work regarding Cowichan Title and Ye'yumnuts, centered on an interview with Thom and Elder Luchsiim. The article connects to an ongoing, and unprecedented court case
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What the Quw'utsun Nation court case reveals about private land ownership and Indigenous title in B.C. – The Discourse.
After an unprecedented 513-day trial, Quw'utsun Nation court case ruling sets high burden of proof First Nations need to be declared title-holders
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October 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Dr. April Nowell comments in Live Science on Neandertal diets in an article titled "Did Neanderthals eat anything other than meat?"

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Did Neanderthals eat anything other than meat?
Neanderthals were meat eaters, but new analyses show that their diets included other morsels.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Exploring the role of SEAs in ocean-based energy transitions reveals a mixed picture. Research by Dr.Gerald Singh. #uvic School of Environmental Studies #energy #oceans link.springer.com/article/10.1...
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Mexico Ethnographic Field School
May 1 - 22nd, 2026.
Application deadline: November 20th, 2025.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Exchange highlights parallels between Cowichan Tribes, Japan's Jōmon peoples
The Jōmon are a group of salmon-oriented peoples who lived similar lifestyles to the Coast Salish until rice farming was introduced to the Japanese archipelago.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Next Monday!
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October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Dr. Jane made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, and also of humankind and the environments we all share.

She inspired curiosity, hope, and compassion in countless people, and paved the way for many others.

#ThankYouJane #RememberingJane

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October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We’re funding new international fellowships in collaboration with @ukri.org and the @sloanfoundation.bsky.social to investigate how AI is transforming research:
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October 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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We're pleased to be funding early career researchers to explore how AI is transforming science.

The UK Metascience Unit has announced a cohort of 29 researchers that will receive funding through the AI Metascience Fellowship Programme.

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International fellowships to explore AI’s impact on science
New £4 million programme funds early career researchers in the UK, US and Canada to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming science.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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historical ecology of tuna (incl. giant bluefin) fisheries in Canada🧪🐟
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Minining and First Nation treat rights? #uvic researcher Tamara Krawchenko explores the rising global/national demand for minerals. @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social @cfax1070.bsky.social @timescolonist.bsky.social
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Opportunities and challenges for regional development and mining in Northern Ontario: Mining Regions and Cities in Northern Ontario, Canada
Northern Ontario, Canada, is at the forefront of rising global and national demand for minerals. Home to First Nations since time immemorial, who hold treaty rights over the land, mining development i...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Congratulations, Gina Starblanket #IGOV #uvic on your recent policy brief: www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Mining Regions and Cities in Northern Ontario, Canada
Northern Ontario, Canada, is at the forefront of rising global and national demand for minerals. Home to First Nations since time immemorial, who hold treaty rights over the land, mining development i...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM