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UVic Science
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From the atom to the universe, the cell to the ecosystem, the theoretical to the applied, we explore the reaches of modern science and mathematics. Dispatches from the Faculty of Science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
UVic scientists have identified unique sounds for 8 fish species.
Just like with birds, we can tell fish species apart based on sound alone! theconversation.com/scientists-h...
Scientists have identified unique sounds for 8 fish species
Researchers have known for centuries that some fish make sounds. Now, using special underwater acoustics, researchers have been able to identify sounds from eight different species.
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM
What happens when a cancer immunologist and gut microbiome expert teams up with an award-winning chef?

You get a unique four-course guided dinner blending sensory experience and evidence-informed insights on how food connects to the gut, immune system and wellbeing!

https://ow.ly/FFml50Y561a
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Cherry blossoms are already starting to appear in Victoria, and it's only January! What does this mean, and how does it relate to climate change?

Thoughts from UVic's Andrew Weaver (@ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social) and Barbara Hawkins are included in this CBC story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C.'s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril | CBC News
An unseasonably mild winter is coaxing blossoms to bloom early in some Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods, as it experiences one of the warmest Januaries on record.
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The Codcast, a UVic podcast about the science behind the noises Arctic cod make, made @cabinradio.ca's list of top northern stories from 2025! Have you had a chance to listen yet? cabinradio.ca/273669/news/...
Seven northern science and wildlife stories from 2025
Space beavers. Cod grunts. Northern skunks. These are some of the science and wildlife stories that caught Cabin Radio's eye in 2025.
cabinradio.ca
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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📣 Calling all #Canadian grad students 📣

Receive $20,000 to support your research using ONC's ocean data!

Apply for the Roy Hyndman Ocean Observing Award by 31 January 2026 🌊 bit.ly/3rI4gHP

#CdnSci #SciSky
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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My take on why the proposed northern pipeline is incredibly risky without 1st doing some basic geological due diligence. BC’s N Coast & interior are criss-crossed with faults but seismic & geodetic monitoring is rudimentary and we simply don’t know what’s active.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘There’s no monitoring of earthquakes’: new British Columbia pipeline could spell catastrophe, experts warn
Project on ‘very poorly understood’ terrain and likely to pass through Rocky Mountain trench, which researchers say poses immense geological hazard
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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This month's Issue features an Award Lecture (and cover image!) from the group of M. Saidaminov (UVic Science). They report a humidity-tolerant formamidinium Pb iodide (FAPbI₃) ink, advancing fabrication of scalable, climate-resilient perovskite photovoltaics.

https://ow.ly/NQqi50XNqYi
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
He's back.

After a year off on admin leave, Peter Loock is officially back as Dean of Science.

After a successful first term as Dean, he was reappointed for a second five-year term, which will run from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2030.

Stop and say hi if you see him around the hallways!
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🪸 2025 in review: We analyzed the widespread impacts of marine heatwaves.

The comprehensive overview of the 2014-16 marine heatwave’s ecological impacts highlighted how heatwaves dramatically impact marine ecosystems.

🔗 Impacts: <a href="https://ow.ly/HFbP50XN07F" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://ow.ly/HFbP50XN07F
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/HFbP50XN07F
January 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
⚛️ 2025 in review: We shared the Breakthrough Prize.

30 physicists and engineers from UVic were among global researchers honoured for their work with the ATLAS collaboration at CERN.

🔗 Breakthrough Prize: https://ow.ly/9x5z50XN042
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/boyR50XN03U
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🧬 2025 in review: We brought eDNA Explorer to Canada.

Caren Helbing received a $1.5 million grant from Genome BC to develop a platform that will bring together eDNA projects from around the world.

🔗 eDNA Explorer: https://ow.ly/kf4B50XN01N
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/kuXp50XN01H
January 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
🎆 Kick off the new year by looking back at some of our biggest stories of 2025.

Better UTI tests, our first climate science grads, bringing eDNA Explorer to Canada, an induction to the Royal Society (UK), a boat's 50th birthday and more.

🔗 Read the full year-in-review: https://ow.ly/VeKL50XMZZt
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
🐟 2025 in review: We launched the Codcast.

The Codcast tells the story of the discovery of the Arctic cod grunt, what the research team has learned so far about the sound, and why fish sounds are so important.

🔗 Listen: https://ow.ly/34FH50XMZY5
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/1ryO50XMZXX
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🔬 2025 in review: We made it easier to see atomic-scale structures.

Arthur Blackburn was able to achieve sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope.

🔗 The research: https://ow.ly/wQXZ50XMZWR
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/Ot3M50XMZWx
December 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🏆 2025 in review: We were the home of a Killam Fellowship winner.

In March, UVic chemistry professor David Leitch was announced as one of eight recipients of the Dorothy Killam Fellowship.

🔗 Leitch's research: https://ow.ly/5ZAa50XMZTf
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/KtRB50XMZTe
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🌥️ 2025 in review: We graduated our first climate science students.

Just two years after launching our climate science program, we celebrated our first three graduates this year—two in June, one in Nov.

🔗 Climate science: https://ow.ly/UeKO50XMZRc
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/8f4450XMZQS
December 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
🧫 2025 in review: We developed a better UTI test.

UTIs affect 150 million people every year but diagnosis can be slow. The Goodlett Lab has developed a faster and more accurate way to identify these infections.

🔗 A new UTI test: https://ow.ly/rH9s50XMZOu
🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/THwI50XMZOg
December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🧮 2025 in review: We celebrated Mark Lewis's induction to the Royal Society (UK).

Lewis works at the intersection of mathematical analysis and environmental biology.

🔗 Learn more about Lewis and his work: https://ow.ly/w6s550XMZLf
🔗 Read the full year-in-review: https://ow.ly/3ZVP50XMZKX
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In just one year, he's won four different major awards. Meet UVic chemist David Leitch.

- 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellow
- REACH Award for Early Career Excellence in Research
- Keith Fagnou Award
- Faculty of Science Excellence in Research Award

Phew. 🙃

https://ow.ly/puqC50XMZvC
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Laura Cowen, whose term as Acting Dean ends on Dec. 31. Over the last year, she's been at the helm of the Faculty, guiding our work and leading the way.

Thanks for your leadership over the past year, Dr. Cowen!
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you're looking for someone with a passion for math, allow us to introduce you to Trefor Bazett.

Trefor is an associate teaching professor in mathematics and this year's winner of the Faculty of Science Excellence Award in Teaching.

https://ow.ly/hLIE50XMZuS
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🛥️ 2025 in review: We celebrated the Strickland's 50th birthday!

The RV John Strickland turned 50 this year, and we couldn’t let to occasion pass without celebrating!

🔗 Learn more about Strickland's history: https://ow.ly/tlO550XMZKb
🔗 Read the full year-in-review: https://ow.ly/XWhw50XMZK4
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A math professor and YouTube star. A chemist exploring chemical space. Two administrative officers who are the bedrocks of their departments.

What do these four people have in common? They are all winners of the 2024-25 Faculty of Science Excellence Awards! https://ow.ly/HwE950XMZpg
Celebrating our 2024-25 Excellence Awards winners - University of Victoria
There are many talented and hardworking faculty and staff whose contributions help make the Faculty of Science excel. Each year, we recognize a few exceptional faculty and staff members for their outs...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
While we may not have a cure for cancer yet, we do have immunotherapy, a new treatment for cancer that has been developing over the past 15 years.

Learn all about it at our next Café Scientifique talk!

📅 January 13, 7 p.m.
📍 The Mint, 1419 Douglas St.

🔗 RSVP: https://ow.ly/Y0kf50XLP4X
December 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One year, hundreds of accomplishments, and 10 that topped them all. 🙌

As 2025 comes to an end, join us in looking back at some of our favourite accomplishments of 2025: https://ow.ly/cVzW50XMN5q
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM