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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 7h

Many hands and hearts came together to celebrate UVic’s new Indigenous Law wing — a space rooted in Coast Salish traditions where Indigenous Law is taught, practiced, and lived.

🔗 Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/buildin...

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 1d

🧠 What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression?

New research from the University of Victoria, published in Chronic Stress, shows that a glycoprotein called Reelin may one day be able to do just that.

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UVic neuroscientists advance depression research - UVic News

A new paper from the Caruncho Lab shows the potential of a protein called Reelin for treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 6d

3/🧊Data from 35 CTD deployments spanning 22 locations within the South Shetland Islands are being processed by ONC’s data specialists.

Full story 🔗https://bit.ly/4n7CvmA

🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #DataScience #BigData

Researchers in cold-weather gear ride in a small inflatable boat across icy Antarctic waters, with floating ice chunks and snow-covered mountains under a bright sun.

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 6d

2/🧊ONC was proud to support the #Canadian Antarctic Research Expedition (CARE) team as they sailed the Southern Ocean aboard the Royal Canadian Navy vessel, HMCS Margaret Brooke in Feb+Mar 2025.

Full story 🔗https://bit.ly/4n7CvmA

🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #BigData

A bathymetric map of the South Shetland Islands and Bransfield Strait near Antarctica, showing ocean depths, islands, research bases, and sampling locations marked with colored dots.

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 6d

1/🧊 ONC is partnering to support the global delivery of research data from the first all-Canadian led scientific expedition to the Southern Ocean.

The data will soon be available on ONC’s data portal, Oceans 3.0 and partners’ platforms.

Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4n7CvmA

🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci

A yellow oceanographic instrument floating on calm Antarctic waters, with glaciers in the background under an overcast sky.

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Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research @uviccisur.bsky.social · 9d

"Liver harm caused by alcohol is a public health problem. Collectively, we need to take better care of our livers by taking steps to reduce alcohol consumption in the population."
CISUR's Tim Naimi in @ca.theconversation.com #alcoholpolicy #alcoholresearch

The Conversation Canada @ca.theconversation.com · 10d

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Liver harm caused by alcohol is a public health problem. Collectively, we need to take better care of our livers by taking steps to reduce alcohol consumption in the population.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 9d

🧡 Orange blanketed our campus today as hundreds came together to honour Survivors, their families and communities and to reflect on Canada’s history of colonial violence.

We will never forget. Every Child Matters.

➡️ If you need, support is available: https://ow.ly/YxSo50X4155

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 12d

Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, Acting President, Dr. Robina Thomas reflects on what this moment means for her, Indigenous communities across Canada, and the role of education in shaping the future.

🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://ow.ly/kz8x50X34AF

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 13d

Earlier today, the Board of Governors announced that Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, has agreed to an extension of her role as Acting President and Vice-Chancellor until March 31, 2026.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5n9550X2wwo

An update on UVic leadership - UVic News

The Board of Governors has announced that Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas, has agreed to an extension of her role as Acting President and Vice-Chancellor until March 31, 2026.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 13d

"The global ocean is not changing equally or at an even rate," said Matt Miller, a researcher at the UVic's School of Earth and Ocean sciences. "The polar regions, the Arctic, for instance, are experiencing the most drastic changes."

🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Oceans have crossed 'safe' acidic threshold, scientists warn | CBC News

The latest Planetary Health Check report says ocean acidification has reached risky territory. Experts say it will reduce our oceans’ ability to absorb the carbon we emit and also weaken the shellfish...

www.cbc.ca

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 21d

🏔️ Are nature enthusiasts hurting the ecosystems that they love?

A team of researchers led by UVic is partnering with the Squamish Nation and BC Parks to investigate how overuse and global warming contribute to degradation of mountain ecosystems.

🔗 news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

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UVic Fine Arts @uvicarts.bsky.social · 22d

Fine Arts was thrilled to be so well-represented at the launch of the new @uvic.ca Kula Library Futures Academy on Sep 15: Esi Edugyan, Richard Van Camp, Atom Egoyan, Sean Holman + Shelagh Rogers, Lawrence Hill, Dave Obee & many other fascinating thought leaders! www.uvic.ca/library/abou...

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Michael Smith Health Research BC @healthresearchbc.bsky.social · 27d

A new 2SLGTBQIA+ Liaison Nurse and the Trans Healthcare Research Co-Lab are solutions for better healthcare, by and for community members.

healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...

@uvic.ca‬ @vanislandhealth.bsky.social

A screenshot from a zine, with a comic-like illustration that shows a person's mental health before and after gender-affirming surgery. On the left, the person is in black-and-white and looks sad, with their head down and a hoodie pulled over them. On the right, the picture is coloured in and the person looks happy and confident, with a P on their shirt and their hands on their hips.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 29d

UVic receives $5M investment from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen education initiatives for indigenous youth.

🔗 Learn more about this investment: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

UVic welcomes $5M boost to scale Indigenous priorities and reconciliation - UVic News

UVic is recognized for its national leadership in advancing education for Indigenous young people with a $5-million investment from the Mastercard Foundation.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

➡️ Margaret-Anne Storey (Computer Science / Canada Research Chair in Human and Social Aspects of Software Engineering): Global leader in human-centred software engineering, bridging sociology and technology to better understand how software impacts people.

University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

➡️ Yang Shi (Mechanical Engineering): Internationally renowned for his contributions to control theory and intelligent mechatronics, robotics, and cyber-physical systems, Shi’s innovations have advanced the performance of uncrewed vehicles in air, land, and sea applications.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

➡️ Brad Nelson (Biochemistry and Microbiology / Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair): Nelson’s pioneering research brings cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy to Canadians, with a focus on engineering immune responses to gynecological and lymphoid cancers.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

➡️ Tom Gleeson (Civil Engineering / Earth and Ocean Sciences / Centre for Global Studies): An interdisciplinary scholar, Gleeson’s work advances groundwater sustainability and environmental justice through collaboration across fields.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

➡️ Ruobing Dong (Physics and Astronomy): A world-leading astrophysicist in exoplanet science, Dong has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of planetary origins.

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Sep 4

👏 Five UVic researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour.

Their work advances science, engineering, health and technology worldwide while making a lasting impact here at home.

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Explore the thread below to learn about each recipient ⬇️

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Aug 28

How did rich canadians get even richer? 📈

Canada’s income gap reached a record high this year. In an article from @thetyee.ca, UVic income inequality researcher Peter Dietsch speaks about the uptick in executive pay.

🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/A6Ke50WNIlu

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How Rich Canadians Got Even Richer | The Tyee

Canada’s income gap reached a record high this year. How did we get here?

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UVic Humanities @uvichumanities.bsky.social · Aug 25

Canada’s income gap reached a record high this year. How did we get here?

Hear from Peter Dietsch (@uvic.ca Philosophy) in @thetyee.ca:

thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...

How Rich Canadians Got Even Richer | The Tyee

Canada’s income gap reached a record high this year. How did we get here?

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · Aug 21

From butterflies to weeds, every observation can help map life on Earth. 🦋

A UVic collaboration has contributed over a million species observations to iNaturalist—one of the world’s largest biodiversity platforms.

🔗 Join a worldwide community documenting nature: news.uvic.ca/2025/inatura...

iNaturalist: the ultimate partnership between people and planet - UVic News

Environmental Studies professor Brian Starzomski highlights one of the biggest sources of biodiversity data for ecologists.

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · Aug 19

1/🫨 ONC’s land+seafloor seismic network successfully detected an #earthquake 20km south of Port Renfrew on Aug 18 2025 & notified critical infrastructure subscribers.

The earthquake occurred around 7:17pm PST.

@uvic.ca

#KnowTheOcean #EarthquakeEarlyWarning #YVR

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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Katya Rhodes, #uvic public administration @uvic.ca @uvicresearch.bsky.social @picscanada.bsky.social #ACET www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...

UVic researcher named lead author for IPCC report - Social Sciences - University of Victoria

Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.

www.uvic.ca

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