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- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationCherry 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/...
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation1/🚢 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
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationUVic’s François Bastien brought an Indigenous approach to metaphor to a @ualberta.bsky.social business research project. He and his colleagues wove strong relationships and a good story. 🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/indigen... @uvicresearch.bsky.social
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationThese stories shaped our year. 📆 From psychedelic research to innovating clean energy solutions, let’s revisit some of UVic’s biggest stories from 2025. Each one offers a snapshot of how our students, faculty and partners are creating impact locally and globally. news.uvic.ca/2025/top-10-...
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- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationPucker up! Dr. April Nowell commented on the evolutionary origin of kissing for Live Science's new article "Kissing goes back 21 million years, to the common ancestor of humans and other large apes, study finds" tinyurl.com/3mc6kfjc @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #kissing
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationWhat can scent tell us about a person?👃 Humans use scent as a form of communication. It can signal fear, sickness, attraction, and more. New research suggests that scent may also tell us something about testosterone levels. Learn more: news.uvic.ca/2025/testost... @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
- This year, @clarivate.com has recognized 6 UVic researchers as #HighlyCited2025! They have been recognized for the significant and broad influence in their fields of research over the past decade. Congratulations! Find out more about their work: bit.ly/481atTZ
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation#uvic @uvicgeography.bsky.social Denise Cloutier writes, "With Canadians now living longer than ever, the question of who will care for them — and under what conditions — when they can no longer care for themselves has become one of the country’s most pressing issues." @ca.theconversation.com
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- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationInnovation helps local barista work independently. ☕ @canassist.bsky.social builds custom tools that break down barriers for people with disabilities. With Coco Café BC, they created a device that helps barista Colin read orders independently. 🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/canassi...
- Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic! • Marie-Eve Tremblay – Neurobiology of Healthy Cognitive Aging • Saurabh S. Chitnis – Inorganic Materials & Polymers • Joel Ong – Emergent Digital Art Practices • Dominique Trischuk – Particle and Astroparticle Physics Learn more: ow.ly/IJ8V50XgCvH @uvic.ca
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🔬High-resolution imaging just got a lot more accessible. A UVic team led by Arthur Blackburn achieved sub-Ångström resolution using a low-energy electron microscope—a breakthrough that makes atomic-scale imaging more accessible and affordable than ever before. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/6GgI50XbgL8
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- What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression? New @uvic.ca research shows that Reelin may one day do just that. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it’s a promising step forward. news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-ne...
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🚨 Big news! UVic researchers receive $1.13M from CFI-JELF to advance their work in climate and health innovation. These locally grounded projects are creating global impact, from BC’s alpine ecosystems to coastal communities and beyond. 🌍 ow.ly/sXrw50X9T4t
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- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🧠 What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression? New research from the University of Victoria, published in Chronic Stress, shows that a glycoprotein called Reelin may one day be able to do just that. Learn more: ow.ly/bNl250X7XmB
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation1/🧊 ONC is partnering to support the global delivery of research data from the first all-Canadian led scientific expedition to the Southern Ocean. The data will soon be available on ONC’s data portal, Oceans 3.0 and partners’ platforms. Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4n7CvmA 🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation"Liver harm caused by alcohol is a public health problem. Collectively, we need to take better care of our livers by taking steps to reduce alcohol consumption in the population." CISUR's Tim Naimi in @ca.theconversation.com #alcoholpolicy #alcoholresearch
- Could psychedelics spark recovery after brain injury? 🧠 New research from UVic's Christie Lab explores the potential of psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT for healing concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationUVic research with the Squamish Nation & BC Parks, @cs-sfu.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social examines if our quest for nature is putting BC's Coast Mountains at risk. #uvic @uvicresearch.bsky.social @uvicgeography.bsky.social news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationUVic receives $5M investment from the Mastercard Foundation to strengthen education initiatives for indigenous youth. 🔗 Learn more about this investment: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationCongratulations to Katya Rhodes, #uvic public administration @uvic.ca @uvicresearch.bsky.social @picscanada.bsky.social #ACET www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation👏 Five UVic researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour. Their work advances science, engineering, health and technology worldwide while making a lasting impact here at home. 🔗 ow.ly/sE3a50WRjBB Explore the thread below to learn about each recipient ⬇️
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationPeople across Canada are feeling the impacts of wildfire season. New research from the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVIC explores how beneficial fires — fire that maximizes ecological benefits and minimizes risks to communities — can help build wildfire resilience.
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationNew research from UVic's School of Earth and Ocean Sciences has highlighted a seismic hazard in the Yukon. Previously believed to have been dormant for over 40 million years, the Tintina fault may be capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude over 7.5. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/yQbH50WwqnU
- Today is #WorldBrainDay! Concussions are among the most common brain injuries, but they remain difficult to diagnose and treat. At UVic's Concussion Lab, Dr. Brian Christie and team are working to improve recovery and long-term brain health. news.uvic.ca/2025/uvic-co...
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🔬UVic researchers are transforming how UTIs are diagnosed. Linda K. Nartey and the Goodlett Lab have developed a new way to diagnose UTIs that gives results in hours, not days. This means faster treatment, fewer false positives, and less plastic waste. 🔗 news.uvic.ca/2025/better-...
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🚨 Calling all global research leaders! UVic is inviting established scholars with an academic focus on climate change solutions or mental health to apply for nomination to the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program. 🔗 www.uvic.ca/research-inn... @uvicresearch.bsky.social
- Reposted by UVic Research & Innovation🔬 A new study from researchers at UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) highlights how industries linked to health risks — like alcohol — can shape public understanding of science by supporting commentary that favours their interests. 🔗 news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
- Reposted by UVic Research & InnovationFrom watching gorillas on Attenborough’s Life on Earth as a kid to becoming one of Canada’s top great ape behaviour experts. 🦍 #UVic assistant prof and field-based primatologist Ammie Kalan studies wild apes’ culture, communication & tool use. 🔗 Learn about her research: ow.ly/BveQ50Wf37E
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