Forecasting Influenza: A New Approach by Canadian and U.S. Researchers

by Madison F. | Oct 22, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

October 10, 2024 | Radio Canada via UVic News In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Canada and the U.S. have developed an innovative method to forecast the transmission rates of infectious diseases, predicting an earlier spike in influenza cases this year. By...

Brewing Science: How UVic’s Dr. Katherine Elvira is Helping to Revolutionize Beer

by Madison F. | Oct 17, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

October 7, 2024 | CTV News via UVic News In the fiercely competitive world of beer brewing, Phillips Brewing has turned to science to gain a unique edge. By breaking down their beer to the molecular level, they aim to uncover the secrets behind its distinctive taste...

Innovative Collaboration: UVic Study Highlights Benefits of Police and Mental Health Team Integration

by Madison F. | Oct 16, 2024 | News & events

September 17th, 2024 | Global News via UVic News A new article highlights a recent study done by the University of Victoria which demonstrates the significant benefits of integrating police officers with mental health teams in Victoria, British Columbia. This...

Marine Mammal Behavior Unveiled: The ‘Dinner Bell Effect’ in Action

by Madison F. | Oct 11, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 7, 2024 | CBC News via UVic News A recent article from CBC News highlights an intriguing study by Dr. Héloïse Frouin-Mouy, a visiting scientist at the University of Victoria, and her team. They observed northern elephant seals using sonar equipment from a...

Nature’s Healing Power: Dr. Nevin Harper and the Promise of Wilderness Therapy

by Madison F. | Oct 8, 2024 | News, UVicSpace

September 11th, 2024 | WebMD via UVic News In recent years, wilderness therapy has gained attention as a unique approach to addressing mental health and behavioral issues, particularly among teens. A new article from WebMD delves into the concept of wilderness...