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2025 Spring eTextbook savings top previous semester
eTextbooks for Students (Spring 2025) The numbers are in, the classes are dropped, and the savings are counted! For the 2025 Spring semester, UVic Libraries' eTextbooks program saved students a whopping $330,780.15, beating lasts semester's savings by $73,720.72! This...
Sneezing sea sponge teaches scientists about B.C.’s changing oceans
January 14, 2025 | Global News via UVic News A recent study published in the Marina Ecology Progress Series centers around a creature named Belinda. Observed 23 meters below the surface of Barkley Sound, Belinda is a sea sponge that was recorded for four years by...
From Culture to Canvas: The Legacy of Elizabeth Linda Lowrie
December 5th, 2024 | The Northern View via UVic News The Skeena River region, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has long been a source of inspiration for artists like Elizabeth Linda Lowrie. A recent article from The Northern View...
Turning the Tide: Harnessing Wave Energy for a Sustainable Future
November 25, 2024 | CBC News via UVic News Imagine a world where the relentless power of ocean waves is harnessed to light up our homes and power our cities. This isn't just a dream—it's the exciting frontier of renewable energy. A recent article delves into the...
Mysterious Noises in the Ocean Have Unexplained Source, Scientists Say
November 28, 2024 | Yahoo! News via UVic News Ocean scientists have been studying the "Bio-Duck", a mysterious sound in the waters around Antarctica. The sound, which was first recorded in 1960, was linked in 2014 to Antarctic minke whales — but similar sounds in...
Championing Rights: A Call for Compassionate Solutions to Homelessness
November 11th, 2024 | Toronto Star via UVic News The urgent need to protect the rights of homeless individuals in Ontario cannot be overstated. A new op-ed co-authored by professors from the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia highlights the...
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