Congratulations to Dr. Ammie Kalan and our PhD candidate Robyn Nakano for their article on recent fieldwork in Guinea-Bissau tinyurl.com/uvicchimp @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #primatology

Welcome to UVic, Dr. Rhonda McEwen! The Faculty of Social Sciences is looking forward to meeting you soon. #uvic

A new study from #uvic explores conscious dance and expressive arts as a healing path for complex trauma survivors. Early findings show this creative approach is both feasible and welcomed by participants.

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier on her new role as CASCA President! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social @cas-sca.bsky.social #anthropology

New research by #uvic economist Alok Kumar shows India’s infrastructure spending boosts GDP and benefits the rich, while education subsidies raise income and welfare for the poor. Combining both can promote growth and equity together. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Iain McKechnie is an associate professor in our department whose research focuses on the archaeology of Indigenous hunting, fishing, and shell fishing on the British Columbia Coast (he also like dogs). tinyurl.com/792ebcaz @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @iainmckechnie.bsky.social

Homeownership in Canada is linked to better health, even amid housing unaffordability. Satisfaction with housing, community, and life explains this connection, highlighting new angles on housing’s role in well-being. #uvic

South Asian immigrant women farmworkers in BC face unsafe conditions, wage theft, and systemic barriers, yet show resilience through community and collective action. bcpolicy.ca/2026/05/06/g...

Summer school: ANTH 384 Next week, campus becomes a crime scene. Led by Dr. Calce, our Anthropology students are heading out to the field to ask questions, analyze evidence, and think like forensic scientists. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #forensicanthropology

Survivors of non-fatal opioid overdoses often face hidden brain injuries and fragmented care. New research highlights the urgent need for integrated, trauma-informed support that addresses complex cognitive and emotional challenges.https://www.jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-8759(26)00109-8/pdf

Congratulations,Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark—Canada Research Chair in The Embodied Politics of Indigenous Law—her research program aims to revitalize Anishinaabe legal traditions, emphasizing generative, community-based governance and relational [email protected] news.uvic.ca/2026/uvic-ha...

This research challenges the dominance of Western knowledge in governance, advocating for Indigenous-led, trust-based collaboration that fosters inclusive and sustainable policies grounded in relational accountability. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Coverage in the Vancouver Sun of this important report released today by @bcpolicy.bsky.social. Still vital work to do to protect vulnerable farm workers in BC 👇

From data to design 🗺️🎨 In Geography 323: Digital Cartography, students create final projects that combine two datasets into a thematic map of their choice. Every map tells a different story—and no two are the same 🌄 #UVic #GeoLife #geography

Dr. Murray's research on birth weight was featured in a UVic News story and media release, "Can birth weight influence endurance limits?" news.uvic.ca/media-releas... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropology

We’re excited to announce that custom Anthropology hoodies are now available for order! This is a great opportunity to show your connection to the Anthropology community while staying warm and stylish. Whether you're a student, staff member, or faculty, we’d love for you to grab one. 2 options avl.

Electronic monitoring in fisheries tracks catches but misses labor abuses. With fewer than 1% of vessels equipped and major privacy concerns, experts call for worker-led approaches to make this tech truly protect human rights at sea. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#uvic @uvicenvi.bsky.social James K. Rowe writes for @ca.theconversation.com theconversation.com/another-alle...

Cleanup workers in Mexico's 2025 Sargassum bloom faced dangerous hydrogen sulfide levels, often exceeding safety limits. Symptoms like skin burns and headaches appeared even at lower exposures, revealing urgent gaps in worker protection. #uvic www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Are psychedelics an effective treatment for traumatic brain injuries? Early evidence shows promise! 🧠🍄 🔗 learn about this largely unexplored topic: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

A global survey reveals people with brain injuries often use psilocybin to ease symptoms, especially mood issues like anxiety and depression. Most report some relief, linked to their knowledge and intention behind use. #uvic www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

By uncovering how Earth’s nightlights pulse with both growth and decline, this research deepens the message of Earth Day 2026: our impact on the planet isn’t just expanding—it’s accelerating, fluctuating, and reshaping ecosystems in real time ⚡️🔌

A textbook case of "toponymic narcissism" – or what we might call political blowfish syndrome on full display. @geographers.bsky.social @cangeographers.bsky.social @uvicgeography.bsky.social @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Researchers reveal how climate governance is shifting from state-led to multi-actor networks across scales. European studies dominate, highlighting diverse, hybrid systems that shape climate action worldwide. #uvic iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

Congratulations to our student, Hannah Bailey who successfully defended her MA thesis on Monday! #anthropology @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #congratulations

Mistrust, cultural views, and strict donor rules limit blood donations from African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians. Community leaders call for respectful partnerships and fair policies to improve trust and donor representation. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #uvic

Events are planned across B.C. today to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency related to the overdose crisis that has since killed more than 18,000 people.

Rwanda’s Smart Classroom program boosts STEM scores in physics, biology, and geography, especially for girls. Benefits grow after 11 months and are stronger where students have better computer access. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #uvic #economics

We are happy to announce that our Honours students will be defending this month ✨ Come support their hard work as members of the Geography community🌍 Pictured 📸 Ava Smith and Hugh Rimmer

Great to see more use of break detection to identify effective policies - for agricultural emissions in Europe: "the most effective [...] being mixes addressing N2O emissions, primarily through improved fertilizer management and more efficient nitrogen use." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Dr. Kalan's new paper took 3 years of discussions and writing and rewriting to complete with her friend and colleague, Claudio tinyurl.com/mrxkafwz @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

In the 1970s, Global South nations proposed the New International Economic Order to rewrite trade rules that kept them disadvantaged. Though it failed, its call for economic sovereignty still shapes demands for justice today. academic.oup.com/edited-volum...

BC’s LNG expansion could raise electricity demand by 68% by 2040, tripling power plant needs and complicating emissions targets. This study reveals the tough balance between industrial growth and climate goals. #uvic iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

A study of Canada’s top coffee importers reveals uneven readiness to meet new laws on forced labor and environmental care. Emma L. Bowick, Rachel S. Friedman, Michaela L. Meil, Sophia L. Carodenuto @uvicgeography.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Electronic monitoring in fisheries tracks workers as well as fish, aiming to catch abuse. But current tech isn’t built for protecting rights—worker-led approaches are needed to ensure fairness and privacy at sea. @uvicenvi.bsky.social #uvic link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Come check out our student conference tomorrow, March 31st, 10 am to 3:30 pm! There are a lot of very cool projects represented in podium talks and poster displays. See the schedule here: www.uvic.ca/socialscienc... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Nearly half of Sargassum cleanup workers in the Mexican Caribbean breathe hydrogen sulfide above safety limits, with spikes reaching life-threatening levels. Many report skin and respiratory symptoms, revealing urgent gaps in worker protection. #uvic www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#uvic researcher Tamara Krawchenko @ca.theconversation.com Ukraine’s stolen generations are not “collateral damage” — they represent the war’s actual objectives.https://theconversation.com/ukraines-stolen-children-expose-the-lies-at-the-heart-of-russias-four-year-military-assault-278576

People with traumatic brain injury report using psilocybin most often to manage symptoms like mood, memory & pain, with mood symptoms showing the greatest relief. Knowledge about psychedelics=better self-reported outcomes. Baeleigh VanderZwaag, PdD student #uvic www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Congratulations to our JCURA student award recipients! Amazing work! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

A review of 44 studies reveals how climate governance shifts from state control to complex networks of public, private, and community actors working across scales. Typologies clarify who governs, how, and where in this evolving landscape. #uvic iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

Congratulations, #uvic #alumna Kira Hoffman @uvicgeography.bsky.social and @uvicenvi.bsky.social www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/nat-...

Congratulations to our Rising Stars! Anthropology students honoured with awards for their academic excellence. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

Congratulations to PhD candidate Dylan Hillis for the 2025 "Uplifting Reciprocal Research Scholarship" award. See: (Re)storying Relationships Between Humans, k̓ʷak̓aƛ (Sea Otters) & Shellfish to Support Nuu-chah-nulth Food Sovereignty tinyurl.com/5yedmxzh @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

During her study leave, Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier is working on her next book and film project about the current economic crisis in Cuba. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology

Rwanda’s Smart Classroom program raised scores in physics, biology, and geography, especially for girls and government-aided schools. UVic research by Dr. Muthoni Nganga, Department of Economics. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Application deadline for ANTH 343 extended to March 20 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #archaeology #fieldschool

Mistrust, cultural views, and exclusionary rules limit blood donation from Black Canadians. Historic abuses and ongoing racism shape these barriers, affecting treatments for sickle cell disease. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41603242/

Our next Colloquium Dr. Darrel Manitowabi: Associate Professor, Human Sciences Division, Hannah Chair in Indigenous Health and Indigenous Traditional Medicine Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Monday, March 16 2026 11:30 am – 12:45 pm COR B235 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social

In the 1970s, Global South nations proposed the New International Economic Order to overturn unfair trade rules rooted in colonialism. Though blocked, its call for economic justice and sovereignty still echoes today. #uvic researcher Marlea Clarke #politicalscience academic.oup.com/edited-volum...