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Advancing #OpenEducation, spotlighting innovative #UVic research, and decoding scholarly info policies. Follow for academic insights, news & updates.

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Snowy owl numbers in Canada have dropped nearly 40%. A new blog post explores why, and how UVic’s Dr. Louise Blight is helping raise the alarm. 🦉

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June 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#UVicintheNews: Arctic cod grunt—and UVic scientists are listening. Dr. Francis Juanes and his team are using fish vocalizations to track Arctic cod and unlock conservation insights. Dive deeper (and hear #TheCodcast):
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May 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#UVicintheNews: Bill 15 could fast-track B.C. development—but at what cost? UVic's Dr. Gerald Singh (Environmental Studies, @oceancensus.bsky.social) warns it may erode safeguards and sideline #Indigenous voices. #bcpoli #uvic
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May 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#UVicintheNews 💤 Is 8 hours really the magic number? Maybe not. A new international study led by UVic’s @christineou.bsky.social finds that the “ideal” amount of #sleep varies by culture—and aligning with those norms may be better for your health. 👉 onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/scholarlycom...
May 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#UVicintheNews: What's the future of the Hudson's Bay Company? Dr. Mark Colgate from @uvic.ca's Gustavson School of Business offers insightful perspectives on the HBC's path forward in this new blog post. onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/scholarlycom... #HudsonBayCompany #RetailTrends
March 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This week on the #ScholComBlog, @uvicscience.bsky.social's Benjamin Neal discusses what the "evil-looking" worms see off the coast of Esquimalt were, and why they're there! Read more here: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/scholarlycom...
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March 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#UVicintheNews: #SubstanceUVic is raising awareness about drug testing and supporting the community! Read more about their invaluable work here on the #ScholCom blog: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/scholarlycom... @uviccisur.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#UVicintheNews: @uvic.ca's Dr. Tamara Krawchenko dives into the effects of Vancouver's latest tariff response on local industries & trade. Check out the details on our #ScholCom blog! 🌐📈 onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/scholarlycom...
February 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Uvic Social Sciences's Dr. Brian Starzomski discusses the importance of collaborative research between Indigenous land stewards and scientists in our most recent #ScholComBlog post! 🦢 Read more here: tinyurl.com/ye5nkb7w
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February 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dr. Reuben Rose-Redwood from @uvicgeography.bsky.social examines the Google Maps renaming issue in the Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing the political impact of place names on public perception. Explore his insights on the significance of these changes: https://buff.ly/4hioKz9
February 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Dr. Kate Field from @uvicgeography.bsky.social studied eco-tourism's effect on grizzly bears in BC's Bella Coola Valley. Her research shows eco-tourism can coexist with wildlife, reducing conflicts and aiding conservation strategies. Learn more: https://buff.ly/40X1uRp 🌿🐻
February 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM