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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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@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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward.
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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.
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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.
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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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“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.
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Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
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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.
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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.
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Substance's Derek Robinson talking about nitazenes in the @timescolonist.bsky.social this week.
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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.
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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.
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🧪 🌊#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
UVic receives $5M investment from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen education initiatives for indigenous youth.
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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.
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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.
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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 ⬇️
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People across Canada are feeling the impacts of wildfire season.
New research from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVIC explores how beneficial fires — fire that maximizes ecological benefits and minimizes risks to communities — can help build wildfire resilience.
New research from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVIC explores how beneficial fires — fire that maximizes ecological benefits and minimizes risks to communities — can help build wildfire resilience.
Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach
Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach
Reducing risk and managing beneficial fires require co-ordinated action from governments, communities and individuals.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
People across Canada are feeling the impacts of wildfire season.
New research from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVIC explores how beneficial fires — fire that maximizes ecological benefits and minimizes risks to communities — can help build wildfire resilience.
New research from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVIC explores how beneficial fires — fire that maximizes ecological benefits and minimizes risks to communities — can help build wildfire resilience.
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New research from UVic's School of Earth and Ocean Sciences has highlighted a seismic hazard in the Yukon.
Previously believed to have been dormant for over 40 million years, the Tintina fault may be capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude over 7.5.
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Previously believed to have been dormant for over 40 million years, the Tintina fault may be capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude over 7.5.
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Unexpected danger lurks in this giant fault in the Yukon
The Tintina fault has triggered many more earthquakes than was thought — and a build-up of strain poses a hazard.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New research from UVic's School of Earth and Ocean Sciences has highlighted a seismic hazard in the Yukon.
Previously believed to have been dormant for over 40 million years, the Tintina fault may be capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude over 7.5.
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/yQbH50WwqnU
Previously believed to have been dormant for over 40 million years, the Tintina fault may be capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude over 7.5.
🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/yQbH50WwqnU
Today is #WorldBrainDay!
Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but they remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At UVic's Concussion Lab, Dr. Brian Christie and team are working to improve recovery and long-term brain health.
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Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but they remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At UVic's Concussion Lab, Dr. Brian Christie and team are working to improve recovery and long-term brain health.
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UVic Concussion Lab advancing research on brain injuries - UVic News
A University of Victoria lab dedicated to the study of concussions is advancing research to improve treatment and the lives of the injured thanks to mentorship, partnership and a video game.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today is #WorldBrainDay!
Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but they remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At UVic's Concussion Lab, Dr. Brian Christie and team are working to improve recovery and long-term brain health.
news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-co...
Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but they remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At UVic's Concussion Lab, Dr. Brian Christie and team are working to improve recovery and long-term brain health.
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🔬UVic researchers are transforming how UTIs are diagnosed.
Linda K. Nartey and the Goodlett Lab have developed a new way to diagnose UTIs that gives results in hours, not days. This means faster treatment, fewer false positives, and less plastic waste.
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Linda K. Nartey and the Goodlett Lab have developed a new way to diagnose UTIs that gives results in hours, not days. This means faster treatment, fewer false positives, and less plastic waste.
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Better diagnosis, faster relief for urinary tract infections - UVic News
UVic scientists and community partners have developed a faster, more accurate way to diagnose urinary tract infections.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🔬UVic researchers are transforming how UTIs are diagnosed.
Linda K. Nartey and the Goodlett Lab have developed a new way to diagnose UTIs that gives results in hours, not days. This means faster treatment, fewer false positives, and less plastic waste.
🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/better-...
Linda K. Nartey and the Goodlett Lab have developed a new way to diagnose UTIs that gives results in hours, not days. This means faster treatment, fewer false positives, and less plastic waste.
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🚨 Calling all global research leaders!
UVic is inviting established scholars with an academic focus on climate change solutions or mental health to apply for nomination to the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program.
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UVic is inviting established scholars with an academic focus on climate change solutions or mental health to apply for nomination to the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program.
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Canada Excellence Research Chair - University of Victoria - University of Victoria
Find information about applying to be Canada Excellence Research Chair at the University of Victoria
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July 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨 Calling all global research leaders!
UVic is inviting established scholars with an academic focus on climate change solutions or mental health to apply for nomination to the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program.
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@uvicresearch.bsky.social
UVic is inviting established scholars with an academic focus on climate change solutions or mental health to apply for nomination to the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program.
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🔬 A new study from researchers at UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) highlights how industries linked to health risks — like alcohol — can shape public understanding of science by supporting commentary that favours their interests.
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Forum with alcohol industry ties shows significant bias in reviews of health research - UVic News
A new study finds the alcohol industry can distort scientific research by downplaying harm through industry-friendly commentary.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🔬 A new study from researchers at UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) highlights how industries linked to health risks — like alcohol — can shape public understanding of science by supporting commentary that favours their interests.
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