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. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

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. youtu.be/s0yFP539Sw0

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...

UVic receives $5M investment from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen education initiatives for indigenous youth. 🔗 Learn more about this investment: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

Congratulations to Katya Rhodes, #uvic public administration @uvic.ca @uvicresearch.bsky.social @picscanada.bsky.social #ACET www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...

👏 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 ⬇️

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 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

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...

🔬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-...

🚨 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. 🔗 www.uvic.ca/research-inn... @uvicresearch.bsky.social

🔬 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. 🔗 news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

From watching gorillas on Attenborough’s Life on Earth as a kid to becoming one of Canada’s top great ape behaviour experts. 🦍 #UVic assistant prof and field-based primatologist Ammie Kalan studies wild apes’ culture, communication & tool use. 🔗 Learn about her research: ow.ly/BveQ50Wf37E

For their capstone climate solutions course (GEOG 489), they worked on local climate solutions, acting as consultants to the Capital Region District (CRD). @uvicgeography.bsky.social “Climate solutions was a small class...very collaborative and hands-on,” says Thompson. news.uvic.ca/2025/first-c...

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

Exciting news from the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings! #UVic has been recognized as a global leader in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 🌍 Learn more: www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/a...

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

👏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

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