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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.
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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
🚨 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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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.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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...
🔗 Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/buildin...
🧡 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
We will never forget. Every Child Matters.
➡️ If you need, support is available: https://ow.ly/YxSo50X4155
September 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🧡 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
We will never forget. Every Child Matters.
➡️ If you need, support is available: https://ow.ly/YxSo50X4155
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
🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://ow.ly/kz8x50X34AF
September 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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
🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://ow.ly/kz8x50X34AF
➡️ 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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ 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.
➡️ 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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ 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.
➡️ 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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ 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.
➡️ 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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ 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.
➡️ Ruobing Dong (Physics and Astronomy): A world-leading astrophysicist in exoplanet science, Dong has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of planetary origins.
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ Ruobing Dong (Physics and Astronomy): A world-leading astrophysicist in exoplanet science, Dong has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of planetary origins.
👏 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 ⬇️
Congratulations to Lottie Campbell (Science) and Scarlett Steyn (Engineering & Computer Science), who we will be welcoming to campus in September as #2025SchulichLeaders.
July 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Congratulations to Lottie Campbell (Science) and Scarlett Steyn (Engineering & Computer Science), who we will be welcoming to campus in September as #2025SchulichLeaders.
👏 Indigenous leadership drives climate justice. Today we honour Chief Frank Brown, λáλíya̓ sila, the newest Indigenous Climate Fellow at @picscanada.bsky.social and all Indigenous Peoples whose teachings and care for these lands and waters continue to guide us. #NIPD
➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/msy950WcxV8
➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/msy950WcxV8
June 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
👏 Indigenous leadership drives climate justice. Today we honour Chief Frank Brown, λáλíya̓ sila, the newest Indigenous Climate Fellow at @picscanada.bsky.social and all Indigenous Peoples whose teachings and care for these lands and waters continue to guide us. #NIPD
➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/msy950WcxV8
➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/msy950WcxV8
Hello, Victoria summer ☀️🦚🌊
June 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Hello, Victoria summer ☀️🦚🌊
#UVic is the #1 university in Canada for Climate Action 🌱
Thanks to innovative projects like @oceannetworks.ca's Solid Carbon research project, UVic has ranked 1st in Canada and 5th globally for advancing Climate Action by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/a...
Thanks to innovative projects like @oceannetworks.ca's Solid Carbon research project, UVic has ranked 1st in Canada and 5th globally for advancing Climate Action by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/a...
June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#UVic is the #1 university in Canada for Climate Action 🌱
Thanks to innovative projects like @oceannetworks.ca's Solid Carbon research project, UVic has ranked 1st in Canada and 5th globally for advancing Climate Action by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/a...
Thanks to innovative projects like @oceannetworks.ca's Solid Carbon research project, UVic has ranked 1st in Canada and 5th globally for advancing Climate Action by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/a...
Which universities are best for the world? 🌎
UVic has been named a top university for contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1st in Canada for Climate Action
️1st in Canada for Sustainable Cities and Communities
1st in Canada for Life Below Water
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UVic has been named a top university for contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1st in Canada for Climate Action
️1st in Canada for Sustainable Cities and Communities
1st in Canada for Life Below Water
🔗Learn more ow.ly/lqZx50WbaaW
June 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Which universities are best for the world? 🌎
UVic has been named a top university for contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1st in Canada for Climate Action
️1st in Canada for Sustainable Cities and Communities
1st in Canada for Life Below Water
🔗Learn more ow.ly/lqZx50WbaaW
UVic has been named a top university for contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
1st in Canada for Climate Action
️1st in Canada for Sustainable Cities and Communities
1st in Canada for Life Below Water
🔗Learn more ow.ly/lqZx50WbaaW
How do we keep science accessible during political uncertainty? 🧪
In the current global political climate, time is of the essence for preserving access to invaluable research data.
🔗 Learn how UVic is keeping science accessible: ow.ly/s8fG50WaePY
In the current global political climate, time is of the essence for preserving access to invaluable research data.
🔗 Learn how UVic is keeping science accessible: ow.ly/s8fG50WaePY
June 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
How do we keep science accessible during political uncertainty? 🧪
In the current global political climate, time is of the essence for preserving access to invaluable research data.
🔗 Learn how UVic is keeping science accessible: ow.ly/s8fG50WaePY
In the current global political climate, time is of the essence for preserving access to invaluable research data.
🔗 Learn how UVic is keeping science accessible: ow.ly/s8fG50WaePY
Congratulations UVic Graduates. 🎓💐
You've made it! Your hard work and perseverance have led you to this incredible achievement. We can't wait to see where the future takes you.
You've made it! Your hard work and perseverance have led you to this incredible achievement. We can't wait to see where the future takes you.
June 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations UVic Graduates. 🎓💐
You've made it! Your hard work and perseverance have led you to this incredible achievement. We can't wait to see where the future takes you.
You've made it! Your hard work and perseverance have led you to this incredible achievement. We can't wait to see where the future takes you.
April showers brought May flowers! 💐
Located right here on campus, Finnerty Gardens is free and open to the public year-round. It's a space for students, staff, faculty and the community to reflect and connect with nature.
Stop by to get your flower fix this season. 🌷
Located right here on campus, Finnerty Gardens is free and open to the public year-round. It's a space for students, staff, faculty and the community to reflect and connect with nature.
Stop by to get your flower fix this season. 🌷
May 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
April showers brought May flowers! 💐
Located right here on campus, Finnerty Gardens is free and open to the public year-round. It's a space for students, staff, faculty and the community to reflect and connect with nature.
Stop by to get your flower fix this season. 🌷
Located right here on campus, Finnerty Gardens is free and open to the public year-round. It's a space for students, staff, faculty and the community to reflect and connect with nature.
Stop by to get your flower fix this season. 🌷
UVic welcomes today’s announcement of a $24M investment from Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund.
This funding will advance the Solid Carbon research project— a promising marine CO₂ removal initiative aimed at addressing the #ClimateCrisis.
🔗 www.uvic.ca/news/topics/...
@oceannetworks.ca
This funding will advance the Solid Carbon research project— a promising marine CO₂ removal initiative aimed at addressing the #ClimateCrisis.
🔗 www.uvic.ca/news/topics/...
@oceannetworks.ca
March 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
UVic welcomes today’s announcement of a $24M investment from Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund.
This funding will advance the Solid Carbon research project— a promising marine CO₂ removal initiative aimed at addressing the #ClimateCrisis.
🔗 www.uvic.ca/news/topics/...
@oceannetworks.ca
This funding will advance the Solid Carbon research project— a promising marine CO₂ removal initiative aimed at addressing the #ClimateCrisis.
🔗 www.uvic.ca/news/topics/...
@oceannetworks.ca
👏The REACH Awards recognize outstanding achievement at the University of Victoria. They honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a meaningful impact at UVic.
🔗Join us in celebrating this year’s 18 recipients: ow.ly/ZuxQ50VhwmT
🔗Join us in celebrating this year’s 18 recipients: ow.ly/ZuxQ50VhwmT
March 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
👏The REACH Awards recognize outstanding achievement at the University of Victoria. They honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a meaningful impact at UVic.
🔗Join us in celebrating this year’s 18 recipients: ow.ly/ZuxQ50VhwmT
🔗Join us in celebrating this year’s 18 recipients: ow.ly/ZuxQ50VhwmT
Campus is starting to show off some signs of spring! 🌸
March 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Campus is starting to show off some signs of spring! 🌸
🎨 New Indigenous-led arts research space at UVic!
The Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab, led by Heather Igloliorte, expands access to digital tools for Indigenous artists, researchers, and students—exploring VR storytelling, stop-motion animation, & more. @uvicarts.bsky.social
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The Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab, led by Heather Igloliorte, expands access to digital tools for Indigenous artists, researchers, and students—exploring VR storytelling, stop-motion animation, & more. @uvicarts.bsky.social
➡️ ow.ly/ri3S50VaGvb
March 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
🎨 New Indigenous-led arts research space at UVic!
The Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab, led by Heather Igloliorte, expands access to digital tools for Indigenous artists, researchers, and students—exploring VR storytelling, stop-motion animation, & more. @uvicarts.bsky.social
➡️ ow.ly/ri3S50VaGvb
The Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab, led by Heather Igloliorte, expands access to digital tools for Indigenous artists, researchers, and students—exploring VR storytelling, stop-motion animation, & more. @uvicarts.bsky.social
➡️ ow.ly/ri3S50VaGvb
Kelli Stajduhar, UVic School of Nursing professor and Special Advisor Health Research, was profiled by @healthresearchbc.bsky.social for her work in palliative care. She leads a research program focused on improving life quality for seniors in long-term care.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Kelli Stajduhar, UVic School of Nursing professor and Special Advisor Health Research, was profiled by @healthresearchbc.bsky.social for her work in palliative care. She leads a research program focused on improving life quality for seniors in long-term care.
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...