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An article co-authored by UVic Geography Professor Reuben Rose-Redwood was published this week on TIME.

The article explores the recent "renaming" of Lake Ontario as Lake America and place-naming as a form of political rage baiting.

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The Trouble With Trump’s Attempt to Rename Lake Ontario
Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is symbolic political theater aimed at diverting our attention away from the fallout of his trade war with Canada, write Reuben Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman.
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September 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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🛳️ We met a blob sculpin, many deep-sea spider crabs, and of course Optimus Prime, while diving at the Endeavour site of the NEPTUNE observatory with Canpac Marine Services.

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August 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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How was the first language formed? 🗣️

April Nowell, Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Victoria, was featured on The Conversation's Curious Kids podcast to help answer that question.

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How was the first language formed?
Listen to the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast to hear anthropologist April Nowell explain the origins of language.
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July 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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What does “ecological novelty” mean for our planet? 🌎

As temperatures continue to rise around the globe, scientists are increasingly witnessing “ecological novelty,” or conditions driven by climate change that have no historical precedent.

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Ecological novelty and climate change: study identifies unprecedented disruptions  - UVic News
As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, scientists are witnessing the emergence of ecological conditions with no historical precedent—also
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July 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Dr. April Nowell got to chat with nine-year-old Eva on "How was the first language formed" on The Curious Kids podcast.
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How was the first language formed?
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July 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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How confident are you that you could identify an AI-generated face? 🤖

UVic’s Different Minds Lab and Australian National University have developed a training protocol that improves improves AI face detection with just one hour.

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People can learn to spot AI faces – but the clues are no longer obvious
AI-generated faces don’t look weird anymore – they’re ‘hyperaverage’, which is a giveaway to the trained eye.
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July 14, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Did you know UVic Libraries is home to the world's largest Transgender Archives, preserving trans, nonbinary & Two-Spirit history?

Join librarian Michael for a look inside the collections.

Visit in person at @uvic.ca or explore online: www.uvic.ca/transgendera...
July 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Congratulations to CISUR scientist and retired @uvic.ca sociologist Cecilia Benoit, who has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

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A lifetime of impact and mentorship - UVic News
A leading scholar and influential voice in her field, Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to informed policy debates on sex work,
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June 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Dr Nowell comments a study around shared culture between Neanderthals and modern humans
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Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared culture 59,000 years ago in Turkey, study finds
Fossils, stone tools and seashells in Turkey show that Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens who moved in later had the same hunting strategies and symbolic traditions even without overlapping at the site...
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July 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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UVic is #1 in Canada for Life on Land. 🌿

The 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic first in Canada for UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land), which focuses on conservation efforts to preserve land-based ecosystems and natural habitats.

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UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research  - UVic News
2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 that focuses on land sustainability.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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We are pleased to announce Dr. Rhonda McEwen as the next president and vice-chancellor of UVic.

She is a respected academic leader and globally recognized researcher, known for turning ambition into action—in teaching and research, university governance, and more.

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New UVic president offers inspiring vision - UVic News
Dr. Rhonda McEwen appointed next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria.
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June 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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"A new study from the University of #Victoria shows some #traumaticbraininjury survivors use #psychedelics to self-medicate for cognitive, mood and somatic symptoms such as headaches." #TBI @uvic.ca #VancouverIsland #BC #Canada
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Psychedelics for brain injury symptom relief gaining momentum: UVic study - Vancouver Island Free Daily
Those looking to treat TBI symptoms most often used psilocybin every 2 to 6 months
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April 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Are psychedelics an effective treatment for traumatic brain injuries? Early evidence shows promise! 🧠🍄

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TBI survivors turn to psychedelics for symptom relief - UVic News
A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to
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April 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Our @uvic.ca co-op Griffin rocking out on his team's award-winning updated 3D Printed Guitar Strummer for CanAssist! 🎵🎶

Hit us up if you want one!

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April 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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The Arctic is getting louder, and it’s a wake-up call for marine conservation.

Learn how researchers are establishing a baseline to help set evidence-based acoustic limits for fragile marine ecosystems. @oceannetworks.ca

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Shrinking Arctic ice raises noise levels for marine life - UVic News
As Arctic ice shrinks and human marine activity increases, sound-sensitive marine life face a noisier environment.
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April 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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🧠 UVic researcher Marie-Ève Tremblay, Tier I Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging, is revealing how microglia, the brain’s immune cells, shape brain health and disease, opening the door to a world of therapeutic possibilities.

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The science behind a healthier brain  - UVic News
Canada Research Chair Marie-Ève Tremblay is translating neuroscience research into possible treatments for healthier brains.
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March 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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👏The REACH Awards recognize outstanding achievement at the University of Victoria. They honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in making a meaningful impact at UVic and beyond.

Congratulations to all the award recipients! 🎉

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March 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Across UVic, women are advancing knowledge, challenging norms and creating change. 👏 On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting their leadership from Indigenous law to health to biotech and beyond. #IWD2026

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March 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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“These are evidence-based policies that jurisdictions are considering — there’s a cancer-warning bill in the Canadian Senate right now, and some provinces have implemented or are thinking about implementing minimum unit pricing — but they’re under-used."

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Strong alcohol policy could reduce cancer in Canada  - UVic News
A new study looks at the impact cancer warning labels and pricing tied to alcohol content could have on cancer cases and deaths in Canada.
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March 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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What's the point of making art in climate crisis?

Artists and scholars @uvic.ca have answers.

#ClimateAction

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Climate art as climate action - UVic News
What's the point of creativity during climate crisis? UVic Master’s student Braedon Lowey found himself stuck on this question while studying literature.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
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Celebrating women and girls in science - UVic News
UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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A decade ago, PICS Executive Director @ianmauro.bsky.social sat down with #DavidSuzuki to reflect on a lifetime shaped by nature, science, and environmental responsibility.

On February 9, that conversation continues at @uvic.ca. We’re looking forward to a full house.

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January 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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1/🚢 Ruchie and Bradley have safely arrived at the Spanish Antarctic base, Juan Carlos I Base on Livingston Island, #Antarctica, with our partner, @csiccat.bsky.social sky.social!

🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience @uvic.ca
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January 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Cherry blossoms are already starting to appear in Victoria, and it's only January! What does this mean, and how does it relate to climate change?

Thoughts from UVic's Andrew Weaver (@ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social) and Barbara Hawkins are included in this CBC story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C.'s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril | CBC News
An unseasonably mild winter is coaxing blossoms to bloom early in some Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods, as it experiences one of the warmest Januaries on record.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Dr. Angela Jaime will join UVic as Vice-President Indigenous this summer. Jaime is a member of the Pit River Tribe of Northern California & has 25+ years’ experience in Indigenous education & academic leadership, including roles in advancing equity, anti-racism, & social justice in higher education.
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM