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News and events

Oliver Schmidtke on antisemitism in Germany

Mariel Grant on the Royal Visit

Congratulations JCURA winners!

Aisha's Story a hit at film festivals

Latin American Studies featured on CBC News

Congratulations Sarah Johnston!

Dr. Lynne Marks' historical perspective on the provincial election.

Work Study postings now available for 2024-2025

Dr. Jason Colby CFAX interview with Ryan Price, discussing the latest developments in the run up to the American election.

Dr. Neilesh Bose was interviewed for this CBC News feature on the Indian election.

Exploring the controversy regarding captive orcas

Each year our Jamie Cassels University Research Award (JCURA) winners dig deep into their research to present fascinating glimpses into the past. We are so proud of how well these undergrads represent the History Department. Congratulations to Massimo Calabrese, Amber Fill, Kaja Pedersen, and Sarah Johnston!

Dr. Jason Colby interview for Salon: "We've got orcas all wrong and it's killing them"

Dr. Elizabeth Vibert: Palestine was never a ‘land without a people'

Dr. Jason Colby interview about Skana the captive orca

Dr. Martin Bunton was interviewed for CHEK News, providing context for the situation in the Middle East.

Dr. Devereaux has published "Execution, State and Society in England, 1660–1900". Congratulations!

Dr. Neilesh Bose has been giving interviews providing some background on the cultural and political situation in India, and its diplomatic relationship with Canada.

Dr. Zhongping Chen in the Times-Colonist

Work study positions have been posted.

See in the UVic events calendar.

We are excited to see the works of our talented colleagues and instructors in the 2025 Art Education Faculty Art Show!

Hosted at UVic by the Island Medical Program, the 2025 UBC Mini Med Schools are workshops for Black and Indigenous students who are interested in learning more about the UBC MD (Doctor ofMedicine) program and who are aspiring to becoming healthcare professionals.

The Dovers Return! We are delighted to welcome back the Dover Quartet, which closed VSMF 2024 with a phenomenal pair of sold-out concerts.

On display from April 16 – July 26, 2025 at Legacy Art Gallery Downtown.

Open Wed-Sat | 10 am - 4 pm.

As the body requires sleep to rest so does your mind. Yoga is a practice that will tone your body and mind towards stability.

Happy Pride everyone! Come and join us for the raising of the Progressive Pride Flag at the flag poles along Ring Road, just outside the Jamie Cassels Centre.

Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opensthe heart and mind to presence.