UVic Science
From the atom to the universe, the cell to the ecosystem, the theoretical to the applied, we explore the reaches of modern science and mathematics. Dispatches from the Faculty of Science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
- What happens when a cancer immunologist and gut microbiome expert teams up with an award-winning chef? You get a unique four-course guided dinner blending sensory experience and evidence-informed insights on how food connects to the gut, immune system and wellbeing! ow.ly/FFml50Y561a
- 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/...
- The Codcast, a UVic podcast about the science behind the noises Arctic cod make, made @cabinradio.ca's list of top northern stories from 2025! Have you had a chance to listen yet? cabinradio.ca/273669/news/...
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- He's back. After a year off on admin leave, Peter Loock is officially back as Dean of Science. After a successful first term as Dean, he was reappointed for a second five-year term, which will run from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2030. Stop and say hi if you see him around the hallways!
- 🪸 2025 in review: We analyzed the widespread impacts of marine heatwaves. The comprehensive overview of the 2014-16 marine heatwave’s ecological impacts highlighted how heatwaves dramatically impact marine ecosystems. 🔗 Impacts: ow.ly/HFbP50XN07F 🔗 Year-in-review: https://ow.ly/HFbP50XN07F
- ⚛️ 2025 in review: We shared the Breakthrough Prize. 30 physicists and engineers from UVic were among global researchers honoured for their work with the ATLAS collaboration at CERN. 🔗 Breakthrough Prize: ow.ly/9x5z50XN042 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/boyR50XN03U
- 🧬 2025 in review: We brought eDNA Explorer to Canada. Caren Helbing received a $1.5 million grant from Genome BC to develop a platform that will bring together eDNA projects from around the world. 🔗 eDNA Explorer: ow.ly/kf4B50XN01N 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/kuXp50XN01H
- 🎆 Kick off the new year by looking back at some of our biggest stories of 2025. Better UTI tests, our first climate science grads, bringing eDNA Explorer to Canada, an induction to the Royal Society (UK), a boat's 50th birthday and more. 🔗 Read the full year-in-review: ow.ly/VeKL50XMZZt
- 🐟 2025 in review: We launched the Codcast. The Codcast tells the story of the discovery of the Arctic cod grunt, what the research team has learned so far about the sound, and why fish sounds are so important. 🔗 Listen: ow.ly/34FH50XMZY5 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/1ryO50XMZXX
- 🔬 2025 in review: We made it easier to see atomic-scale structures. Arthur Blackburn was able to achieve sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope. 🔗 The research: ow.ly/wQXZ50XMZWR 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/Ot3M50XMZWx
- 🏆 2025 in review: We were the home of a Killam Fellowship winner. In March, UVic chemistry professor David Leitch was announced as one of eight recipients of the Dorothy Killam Fellowship. 🔗 Leitch's research: ow.ly/5ZAa50XMZTf 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/KtRB50XMZTe
- 🌥️ 2025 in review: We graduated our first climate science students. Just two years after launching our climate science program, we celebrated our first three graduates this year—two in June, one in Nov. 🔗 Climate science: ow.ly/UeKO50XMZRc 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/8f4450XMZQS
- 🧫 2025 in review: We developed a better UTI test. UTIs affect 150 million people every year but diagnosis can be slow. The Goodlett Lab has developed a faster and more accurate way to identify these infections. 🔗 A new UTI test: ow.ly/rH9s50XMZOu 🔗 Year-in-review: ow.ly/THwI50XMZOg
- 🧮 2025 in review: We celebrated Mark Lewis's induction to the Royal Society (UK). Lewis works at the intersection of mathematical analysis and environmental biology. 🔗 Learn more about Lewis and his work: ow.ly/w6s550XMZLf 🔗 Read the full year-in-review: ow.ly/3ZVP50XMZKX
- In just one year, he's won four different major awards. Meet UVic chemist David Leitch. - 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellow - REACH Award for Early Career Excellence in Research - Keith Fagnou Award - Faculty of Science Excellence in Research Award Phew. 🙃 ow.ly/puqC50XMZvC
- Congratulations to Laura Cowen, whose term as Acting Dean ends on Dec. 31. Over the last year, she's been at the helm of the Faculty, guiding our work and leading the way. Thanks for your leadership over the past year, Dr. Cowen!
- If you're looking for someone with a passion for math, allow us to introduce you to Trefor Bazett. Trefor is an associate teaching professor in mathematics and this year's winner of the Faculty of Science Excellence Award in Teaching. ow.ly/hLIE50XMZuS
- 🛥️ 2025 in review: We celebrated the Strickland's 50th birthday! The RV John Strickland turned 50 this year, and we couldn’t let to occasion pass without celebrating! 🔗 Learn more about Strickland's history: ow.ly/tlO550XMZKb 🔗 Read the full year-in-review: ow.ly/XWhw50XMZK4
- A math professor and YouTube star. A chemist exploring chemical space. Two administrative officers who are the bedrocks of their departments. What do these four people have in common? They are all winners of the 2024-25 Faculty of Science Excellence Awards! ow.ly/HwE950XMZpg
- While we may not have a cure for cancer yet, we do have immunotherapy, a new treatment for cancer that has been developing over the past 15 years. Learn all about it at our next Café Scientifique talk! 📅 January 13, 7 p.m. 📍 The Mint, 1419 Douglas St. 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/Y0kf50XLP4X
- One year, hundreds of accomplishments, and 10 that topped them all. 🙌 As 2025 comes to an end, join us in looking back at some of our favourite accomplishments of 2025: ow.ly/cVzW50XMN5q
- This Giving Tuesday, we're raising money for Science Rendezvous, a free STEM festival for K-12 students, educators, and scientists of all ages. 🧪 Help us inspire the next generation's interest in STEM and make a gift today. Donations will be matched up to $7500! ow.ly/3zOz50XASVl
- Tiny ocean fossils are fundamental to our understanding of the climate system and how it has changed over the past 150 million years. Join us at our next Café Scientifique to hear all about the world of micropaleontology! 📅 Dec. 9, 2025, 7 p.m. 📍 The Mint 🔗 Details: ow.ly/56Sx50XxTlA
- According to popular media, the search for alien life involves technology, space exploration, government conspiracies and secret programs. But according to UVic astronomer Jon Willis, the search for alien life begins right in our own backyard. 🔗Q&A on searching for alien life: ow.ly/KiIj50XxTg5
- Logs on Vancouver Island beaches are a familiar sight. But is it possible that they are harming our intertidal ecosystem? According to new research by UVic biologist Tom Reimchen, the answer is yes—these drift logs are causing harm. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
- Reposted by UVic ScienceUVic Chemistry is hiring again! Come join us in beautiful Victoria, BC on the Pacific coast! Mild winters, incredible summers, great facilities, & inspiring colleagues (minus me). Asst. Prof. level. Physical, Organic, & Inorganic preferred. www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
- Happy 50th birthday to the RV John Strickland! 🥳 On this day 50 years ago, the Strickland was officially registered at port and came home to UVic, where it has been a key part of research and teaching ever since. 🔗Learn more about the Strickland's 50 years of history: news.uvic.ca/2025/50-year...
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- If a boat could be a published author, the Strickland's publication record would rival that of the most respected academics. Check out just a sampling of research that the Strickland has been involved with over the last 50 years: news.uvic.ca/2025/50-year...
- Reposted by UVic ScienceWhere did the zombie worms go? A decade after ONC sank whale bones in Barkley Canyon, the deep-sea decomposers are nowhere to be found. Dive into the story 🪱 bit.ly/3WrQQ20 University of Victoria 🧪 🌊 #SciComm #KnowTheOcean Photo credit: Alamy Stock Photos
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- For the past 50 years, the RV John Strickland has played a major role in research and teaching in the Faculty of Science. As we approach the Strickland's 50th birthday on Nov. 4, we're taking a look back at some of the boat's key contributions and memorable milestones. ow.ly/SIwI50XemSh
- How cool is it that we can see things smaller than an atom? A new microscopy technique developed by UVic's Arthur Blackburn means we can now achieve sub-Ångström resolution using a low-energy electron microscope, making seeing tiny things more affordable and accessible. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
- Reposted by UVic Science🔬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
- Today's CFI-JELF announcement featured funding for new equipment for THREE different research projects in the Faculty of Science. We can't wait to see where this research goes!
- 🚨 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
- We're used to seeing waves in the ocean...but waves in the clouds? A rare cloud formation called Kevin-Helholtz clouds was visible over Victoria's Inner Harbour yesterday, and @seos-uvic.bsky.social professor Adam Monahan has the scientific explanation: www.vancouverisawesome.com/bc-news/rare...
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- Last February, UVic scientist @tiaanderlini.bsky.social joined a team of Canadian scientists aboard a Canadian vessel and headed to Antarctica to study how glaciers are responding to a rapidly changing climate. 🔗 Read the CHEK News story: cheknews.ca/victoria-sci...
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- Reposted by UVic Science"The global ocean is not changing equally or at an even rate," said Matt Miller, a researcher at the UVic's School of Earth and Ocean sciences. "The polar regions, the Arctic, for instance, are experiencing the most drastic changes." 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/climate... @uvicscience.bsky.social
- We're bringing Sarika Cullis-Suzuki to campus to talk oceans, climate and healing. 🌿 📆 Sunday, October 26, 2025 ⏰ 3 p.m. 📍 Farquhar Auditorium, UVic Tickets are available for $5 at the UVic Ticket Centre: ow.ly/unJY50X8e0y
- New research from Emma Atkinson, a visiting PhD student, found that there has been a steady drop in federal monitoring of Pacific salmon stocks. Nearly 2/3 of stocks that were historically monitored in BC and Yukon had no reported estimates from 2014-2023. www.timescolonist.com/local-news/d...
- At the age of 3, Lottie Campbell became obsessed with Michael Rampino, of the PBS NOVA program "Mystery of the Megavolcano." That early love of science blossomed into a love for chemistry, and now Lottie is our newest Schulich Scholar. 🔗 Lottie's path to UVic: news.uvic.ca/2025/2025-uv...
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- Pulp mills are a familiar sight in BC—but how are they impacting the environment? Come find out at September's Café Scientifique talk! 📆 Tuesday, September 9 ⏰ 7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) 📍 The Mint (1419 Douglas St.) Register to secure your spot! events.uvic.ca/science/even...
- A new systemic review from @baumlab.bsky.social is offering a stark warning for how profoundly ocean life can be upended by heatwaves. The review synthesizes findings from 331 studies that documented the ecological impacts of the 2014-16 Pacific marine heatwave. theconversation.com/the-worlds-l...
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- This year, we brought science to Pride. 🌈 Led by a group of BCMB graduate students, faculty, staff and students donned their lab coats and other science-themed outfits and participated in the Pride Parade. Everyone is welcome in Science. ❤️
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- Scripps professor Matthew Alford recently wrapped up his four-month term as a Fulbright Canada Research Chair at UVic. "My time in British Columbia was very productive and I was very impressed by the collegiality and commitment to education at @seos-uvic.bsky.social". www.uvic.ca/research-inn...
- The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an unprecedented glimpse of planet formation in the PDS 70 system, revealing new insights into how planets take shape. astrobiology.com/2025/06/jwst...
