New late-night and express transit options to UVic this fall

Beginning the week of September 7, students, staff and faculty will have expanded transit options to choose from, including a new express bus service along MacKenzie Avenue and two late-night weekend bus routes connecting downtown and UVic.

UVic Reports on Needle Sharing

September 1, 2010 -

Victoria's drug users continue to share dirty needles.

Victoria’s street drug users share needles more often than those in Vancouver

A new report by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) reveals that Victoria’s drug users continue to share dirty needles after the closure of the city’s only needle-exchange facility.

UVic to resume rabbit trapping for community sanctuaries

The BC Supreme Court has set aside an injunction preventing the university from capturing rabbits on its campus. As a result, UVic will begin to humanely trap rabbits and provide them to sanctuaries with Ministry of Environment permits and commitment from veterinarians to sterilize the rabbits.

UVic to resume rabbit trapping for community sanctuaries

UVic To Resume Rabbit Trapping

August 30, 2010 -

The BC Supreme Court has set aside an injunction preventing the University of Victoria from capturing rabbits on its campus.

Orientation programs point students in right direction

UVic's Student Transition Services staff (l-r) Sue Corner, Dustin Meredith, April McNeil and Melana Mar are ready to roll out the welcome mat for more than 1,900 new undergraduate and graduate students who are arriving this fall, plus more than 600 parents. New Student Orientation on Sept. 7 will feature faculty and campus tours, and an opening convocation ceremony where students will officially become Vikes. The day ends with the President's Welcome Barbeque and Information Carnival, starting at 4:15 at the fountain - all new students are welcome.

Public health focus of new school at UVic

The University of Victoria is launching a new school―the first one in 20 years―whose graduates will be leaders in tackling the complex health issues facing our society today.

Public Health Focus of New School at UVic

August 25, 2010 -

The University of Victoria’s new School of Public Health and Social Policy, in the Faculty of Human and Social Development, is the first new school at the university in 20 years.

Premier’s One World Scholarship to UVic Student

August 24, 2010 -

University of Victoria student Brittney O’Neill is the recipient of a $20,000 Premier’s One World Scholarship and will study Mandarin at at the East China Normal University in Shanghai.