Scholarly Communications @ UVic

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,...

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...

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...

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...

2025 Lowens – Libraries Fellowship Deadline Approaches

The 2024 deadline for the Peter and Ana Lowens University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections Student Fellowship Program is November 18, 2024!...

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Zero-Cost eTextbooks for Students – Fall 2024

The Copyright and Scholarly Communications Office is excited to share that the UVic Libraries zero-cost eTextbooks for students 2024-2025 list has been updated with the reading materials for the Fall 2024 semester. The list is a collection of electronic versions of...

Library Publications on UVicSpace

If you have ever wondered what the University of Victoria librarians are up to beyond assisting you in your scholarly endeavors, it might be time to check out the Library Publications (external) collection on UVicSpace (external). This unique collection covers a...

Canada is divided on how to stop drug deaths

July 15 | The New York Times (external link), The Seattle Times (external link) via UVic News (external link) Recent reports have caused debates on what are effective tactics to combat the opioid crisis. This comes after BC Premier David Eby announced that the...

Course Reserves User Interface Update – August 2024

Attention all UVic Instructors! On August 19, UVic’s Course Reserves user interface received a new look, just in time for the 2024-2025 academic year. These updates were made in response to feedback from a number of users. The updated design prioritizes enhancing...

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