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Innovation across #Canada's research landscape is inspiring!
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Innovation across #Canada's research landscape is inspiring!
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
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1/❄️ ONC is proud to join the @uvic.ca delegation at #CSPC2025!
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
1/❄️ ONC is proud to join the @uvic.ca delegation at #CSPC2025!
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
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🌊 My colleagues in @seos-uvic.bsky.social and Biology as well as adjunct faculty at the CCCMa, Pacific Geoscience Centre and DFO contributed directly to this research excellence. Great to be part of such a strong earth, ocean and atmospheric science research team @uvicscience.bsky.social
UVic ranks 1st in Canada for oceanography & atmospheric science in 2025 ShanghaiRanking!
🌊 Learn more: ow.ly/hLHm50XtQUj
📸 Kim Nesbitt / Ocean Image Bank
#ShanghaiRanking #GRAS
🌊 Learn more: ow.ly/hLHm50XtQUj
📸 Kim Nesbitt / Ocean Image Bank
#ShanghaiRanking #GRAS
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects of the ShanghaiRanking - University of Victoria - University of Victoria
UVic ranks 1st in Canada for ocean, climate research in global Shanghai Rankings
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November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🌊 My colleagues in @seos-uvic.bsky.social and Biology as well as adjunct faculty at the CCCMa, Pacific Geoscience Centre and DFO contributed directly to this research excellence. Great to be part of such a strong earth, ocean and atmospheric science research team @uvicscience.bsky.social
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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"
tinyurl.com/3mc6kfjc
@uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #kissing
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"
tinyurl.com/3mc6kfjc
@uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #kissing
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.
www.livescience.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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"
tinyurl.com/3mc6kfjc
@uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #kissing
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"
tinyurl.com/3mc6kfjc
@uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #kissing
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What can scent tell us about a person?👃
Humans use scent as a form of communication. It can signal fear, sickness, attraction, and more. New research suggests that scent may also tell us something about testosterone levels.
Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/testost...
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Humans use scent as a form of communication. It can signal fear, sickness, attraction, and more. New research suggests that scent may also tell us something about testosterone levels.
Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/testost...
@uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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
news.uvic.ca
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What can scent tell us about a person?👃
Humans use scent as a form of communication. It can signal fear, sickness, attraction, and more. New research suggests that scent may also tell us something about testosterone levels.
Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/testost...
@uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
Humans use scent as a form of communication. It can signal fear, sickness, attraction, and more. New research suggests that scent may also tell us something about testosterone levels.
Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/testost...
@uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
This year, @clarivate.com has recognized 6 UVic researchers as #HighlyCited2025! They have been recognized for the significant and broad influence in their fields of research over the past decade. Congratulations!
Find out more about their work: bit.ly/481atTZ
Find out more about their work: bit.ly/481atTZ
clarivate 2025 - University of Victoria - University of Victoria
Highly cited researchers 2025
www.uvic.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This year, @clarivate.com has recognized 6 UVic researchers as #HighlyCited2025! They have been recognized for the significant and broad influence in their fields of research over the past decade. Congratulations!
Find out more about their work: bit.ly/481atTZ
Find out more about their work: bit.ly/481atTZ
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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.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#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
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Borders in the 21st century—Vol. 2025 of The BIG_Review explores policy, poetry, and resistance. From EU–Ukraine relations to the US–Mexico wall, this issue is packed with critical insight.
🔗 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/bi... #BIGReview #MigrationPolicy
🔗 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/bi... #BIGReview #MigrationPolicy
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Borders in the 21st century—Vol. 2025 of The BIG_Review explores policy, poetry, and resistance. From EU–Ukraine relations to the US–Mexico wall, this issue is packed with critical insight.
🔗 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/bi... #BIGReview #MigrationPolicy
🔗 journals.uvic.ca/index.php/bi... #BIGReview #MigrationPolicy
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I'm honoured to be a new Canada Research Chair established this cycle @uvic.ca. The CRC in Inorganic Materials & Polymers will reveal new frontiers in main group chemistry, develop applications for green inorganic materials, and train chemists who can exploit the full breadth of the periodic table!
Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic!
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm honoured to be a new Canada Research Chair established this cycle @uvic.ca. The CRC in Inorganic Materials & Polymers will reveal new frontiers in main group chemistry, develop applications for green inorganic materials, and train chemists who can exploit the full breadth of the periodic table!
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Innovation helps local barista work independently. ☕
@canassist.bsky.social builds custom tools that break down barriers for people with disabilities.
With Coco Café BC, they created a device that helps barista Colin read orders independently.
🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/canassi...
@canassist.bsky.social builds custom tools that break down barriers for people with disabilities.
With Coco Café BC, they created a device that helps barista Colin read orders independently.
🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/canassi...
CanAssist technology helps local barista work independently - UVic News
Break barriers, build belonging Despite talent, drive and ambition, many individuals with disabilities still encounter barriers in the workplace.
news.uvic.ca
October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Innovation helps local barista work independently. ☕
@canassist.bsky.social builds custom tools that break down barriers for people with disabilities.
With Coco Café BC, they created a device that helps barista Colin read orders independently.
🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/canassi...
@canassist.bsky.social builds custom tools that break down barriers for people with disabilities.
With Coco Café BC, they created a device that helps barista Colin read orders independently.
🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/canassi...
Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic!
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic!
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
• Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging
• Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers
• Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices
• Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics
Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH
@uvic.ca
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🔬High-resolution imaging just got a lot more accessible. A UVic team led by Arthur Blackburn achieved sub-Ångström resolution using a low-energy electron microscope—a breakthrough that makes atomic-scale imaging more accessible and affordable than ever before.
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/6GgI50XbgL8
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/6GgI50XbgL8
October 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🔬High-resolution imaging just got a lot more accessible. A UVic team led by Arthur Blackburn achieved sub-Ångström resolution using a low-energy electron microscope—a breakthrough that makes atomic-scale imaging more accessible and affordable than ever before.
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/6GgI50XbgL8
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/6GgI50XbgL8
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What does it take to bridge knowledges for climate action?
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
Bridging knowledges for climate action | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
New PICS report captures insights from a series of workshops held in collaboration with the First Nation Leadership Council.
climatesolutions.ca
October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What does it take to bridge knowledges for climate action?
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
A new PICS report captures insights from a cross-university workshop series focused on collaboration, co-design, and doing research in a good way.
Learn more: climatesolutions.ca/bridging-kno...
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression?
New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward.
news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-ne...
New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward.
news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-ne...
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.
news.uvic.ca
October 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression?
New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward.
news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-ne...
New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward.
news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-ne...
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🚨 Big news! UVic researchers receive $1.13M from CFI-JELF to advance their work in climate and health innovation. These locally grounded projects are creating global impact, from BC’s alpine ecosystems to coastal communities and beyond. 🌍
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October 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨 Big news! UVic researchers receive $1.13M from CFI-JELF to advance their work in climate and health innovation. These locally grounded projects are creating global impact, from BC’s alpine ecosystems to coastal communities and beyond. 🌍
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ow.ly/sXrw50X9T4t
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“The biggest worry is that they are quite potent molecules in comparison to fentanyl, which is a strong opioid as well...And detecting them can be challenging.”
Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Potent new drug turning up in counterfeit pills in Greater Victoria
Drug-checking service warns the synthetic opioid nitazene is showing up in counterfeit pills sold as oxycodone, percocet and hydromorphone.
www.timescolonist.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“The biggest worry is that they are quite potent molecules in comparison to fentanyl, which is a strong opioid as well...And detecting them can be challenging.”
Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
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🧠 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.
Learn more: ow.ly/bNl250X7XmB
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.
Learn more: ow.ly/bNl250X7XmB
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.
ow.ly
October 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🧠 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.
Learn more: ow.ly/bNl250X7XmB
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.
Learn more: ow.ly/bNl250X7XmB
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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
The data will soon be available on ONC’s data portal, Oceans 3.0 and partners’ platforms.
Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4n7CvmA
🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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
The data will soon be available on ONC’s data portal, Oceans 3.0 and partners’ platforms.
Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4n7CvmA
🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci
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"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
CISUR's Tim Naimi in @ca.theconversation.com #alcoholpolicy #alcoholresearch
How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease
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.
theconversation.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"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
CISUR's Tim Naimi in @ca.theconversation.com #alcoholpolicy #alcoholresearch
Could psychedelics spark recovery after brain injury? 🧠 New research from UVic's Christie Lab explores the potential of psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT for healing concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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Psychedelics offer healing for concussion, traumatic brain injuries - UVic News
New research from the Christie Lab at UVic reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds for healing traumatic brain injuries.
news.uvic.ca
September 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Could psychedelics spark recovery after brain injury? 🧠 New research from UVic's Christie Lab explores the potential of psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT for healing concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Sheila Watt-Cloutier shares how the voices of Arctic hunters, Elders, and women helped shift the global conversation through a landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
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A Radical Act of Hope: "What A World We’d Created"
YouTube video by PICSCanada
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September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, Siila Sheila Watt-Cloutier shares how the voices of Arctic hunters, Elders, and women helped shift the global conversation through a landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0
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UVic research with the Squamish Nation & BC Parks, @cs-sfu.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social examines if our quest for nature is putting BC's Coast Mountains at risk. #uvic @uvicresearch.bsky.social @uvicgeography.bsky.social news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
September 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
UVic research with the Squamish Nation & BC Parks, @cs-sfu.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social examines if our quest for nature is putting BC's Coast Mountains at risk. #uvic @uvicresearch.bsky.social @uvicgeography.bsky.social news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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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...
🔗 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.
news.uvic.ca
September 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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...
🔗 Learn more about this investment: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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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
August 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Congratulations to Katya Rhodes, #uvic public administration @uvic.ca @uvicresearch.bsky.social @picscanada.bsky.social #ACET www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
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👏 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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
👏 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.
🔗 ow.ly/sE3a50WRjBB
Explore the thread below to learn about each recipient ⬇️
Their work advances science, engineering, health and technology worldwide while making a lasting impact here at home.
🔗 ow.ly/sE3a50WRjBB
Explore the thread below to learn about each recipient ⬇️