How safe and effective are anti-obesity drugs for children? Experts weigh in

by Sarah Kahale | Sep 27, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 26, 2024 | Nature via UVic News A recent article based on a study out of The New England Journal of Medicine posits the question: Is it safe to use weight loss drugs on children and adolescents? Trials have shown that these drugs can help young people lose...

Matter of gender identity in schools will likely reach the Supreme Court of Canada, law professors predict

by Sarah Kahale | Sep 26, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 25, 2024 | Saskatoon StarPhoenix via UVic News UR Pride has filed a legal challenge against Saskatchewan’s new policy requiring parental consent for students under 16 to use their preferred names and pronouns at school. They argue this policy violates two...

The “African Rifles”, and other lesser-known aspects of B.C.’s history

by Sarah Kahale | Sep 23, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 20, 2024 | National Post via UVic News A recent article published by National Post highlights the story of the Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps — also known as the African Rifles — and its significance in British Columbia’s history. Governor James Douglas, an...

Researchers may be overestimating fish populations, study finds

by Sarah Kahale | Sep 19, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 17, 2024 | The New York Times, City News via UVic News A recent study found that fish population estimates are about 11% too high — something that could lead to unsustainable fishing practices. “What we found is that on average, across all of these...

UVic Library digitizes over three thousand Masters theses

by Sarah Kahale | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Open access, UVicSpace

UVic Libraries has digitized and made accessible online over 3,000 (1967 to 2004) Masters theses. This multi-year project marks a significant milestone in making student research available to a global audience. The theses were deposited in UVic’s open access...