PEEC 2026 Registration Open

Hello students of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest!


It’s that time of year again, the 47th Annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference (PEEC) is once again back at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Center, and we are now accepting registration and abstracts! This conference is organized and run by graduate students for early career scientists, and is an amazing opportunity to share your work, get valuable feedback from peers, and network with other students in your field in a supportive and casual environment.


We invite students addressing ecological and evolutionary questions across a range of backgrounds and study systems to present their work in either a 12-minute presentation, a 3- minute condensed talk, or a poster. However, presenting is not mandatory: simply attending and helping this think tank by listening and asking questions is also encouraged! Indeed, by bringing people from different labs, departments, and universities together, PEEC creates a melting pot of scientific thoughts and innovations, and an opportunity to network outside your school and research group.


This 47th edition of PEEC will be happening on April 3-5th, 2026 – so start planning now! The conference fees will be $300, subsidized thanks to our generous sponsors. Along with the conference this includes two nights accommodation and meals in Bamfield at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Center, a great chance to see the research facilities they offer to graduate students. Registration is now open and will close on March 6th. The registration form and other information about the conference can be accessed via our website www.peec.ca.


For more information, feel free to contact us at peec.conference@gmail.com, or visit our website and social media accounts (see below). We look forward to another successful and exciting PEEC this year!


Ecologically and evolutionarily yours,

The PEEC 2026 Planning Committee

Website: https://www.peec.ca
Instagram: pacific_eec

International Student Welcome Event Follow Up

Dear Students,

We would like to invite you to participate in our UVic Global Community Mentorship and/or Conversation Partners Program as well as some important upcoming information sessions and workshops tailored for international students. Please see below for details!

  • Workshops and sessions for International Students: Check out these great sessions and workshops to help you settle into life at UVic! These sessions are tailored for new international students, but are great workshops for any international students wanting a refresher on the topics. We hope you will join.

*IMPORTANT* UPCOMING Sessions this week:

  • @UVicInternational Instagram Account: Follow @UVicInternational for updates about events, programs, workshops and student life throughout your time at UVic.

We hope to see you participate in the Mentorship and/or Conversation Partners program and our workshops and events. We wish you all the best for 2026 Spring term!

Sincerely,

Jayanti, Cecilia and Johnny (on behalf of the International Centre for Students Team)

Jayanti Bachani Foelster, Cecilia Rose and Johnny TaoGlobal Community Advisers, International Centre for Students
Division of Student AffairsUniversity of Victoria
+1 250 721 6361
gcmentor@uvic.ca | @uvicinternational | uvic.ca/ics