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Geography BA/BS

  • University of Victoria (BC)

UVic Geography is taught in four areas: biophysical systems, human geography and development, geomatics, and environment and sustainability. Geography is literally “the study of the world,” examining the complex and ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Earth and Ocean Sciences

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The School of Earth and Ocean Sciences offers honours and major degrees. Given our interdisciplinary nature, we also have a number of joint degrees offered with other departments. All of ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Studies

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The Major program strongly emphasizes experiential and land-based learning. Through core course offerings, students will be exposed to pedagogical, methodological, and theoretical approaches centered on Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Social Justice Studies Minor

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The Social Justice Studies program helps advance UVic's vision by promoting civic engagement and global citizenship as well as valuing equal rights and dignity of all persons. The program ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Community Development and Governance

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance (ICDG) was founded on the vision of Indigenous leaders and administrators. The program's purpose is to train and strengthen the capacity ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Marine Science

  • University of Victoria (BC)

A degree in biology (BIOL) at UVic provides a unique opportunity to specialize in Marine Sciences—the ocean is everywhere at UVic, and if it's your passion, our department ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Geography MA/MS

  • University of Victoria (BC)

At UVic, the diverse research opportunities provide great connections with local and international research partners. The Geography department has research strengths in coastal systems, human geography, physical geography, resource management ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Geography PhD

  • University of Victoria (BC)

At UVic, the diverse research opportunities provide great connections with local and international research partners. The Geography department has research strengths in coastal systems, human geography, physical geography, resource management ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Language Revitalization MA

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The MILR is offered as an MA (with thesis) or MEd (with major project and comprehensive exam). The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization is an early exit option available ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Governance (MAIG)

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Students admitted into the Master of Art in Indigenous Governance (MAIG) program complete 10.5 units of coursework and 4.5 units for the community governance project. The program is ...

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nationhood

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The graduate certificate in Indigenous Nationhood brings together UVic faculty from Indigenous Governance, Political Science, and Law.

  • Posted June 10, 2022
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Psychology and Global Climate Change: Addressing a Multi-faceted Phenomenon and Set of Challenges

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)
  • University of Notre Dame (IN)
  • The College of Wooster (OH)
  • Columbia University (NY)
  • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (DC)
  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • Griffith University (Queensland)

Addressing climate change is arguably one of the most pressing issues facing our planet and its inhabitants. In bio and geophysical terms, climate change is defined as changes over time ...

  • Posted April 28, 2022
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University of Victoria Image considerations for SCI

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The University of Victoria will be recognized as a Top Performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI). As part of the recognition, we are submitting several images for consideration ...


Evaluation and Lessons Learned from a Campus as a Living Lab Program to Promote Sustainable Practices

  • University of British Columbia (BC)
  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • Yaşar University

Any group that creates challenging goals also requires a strategy to achieve them and a process to review and improve this strategy over time. The University of British Columbia (UBC ...

  • Posted April 8, 2021
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Community Engagement in the Transition to Carbon Neutrality

  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • AASHE (PA)

Universities are increasingly interested in transitioning towards carbon neutrality. Through our discussions with peer AASHE members, a significant challenge is meaningfully engaging students, staff, and faculty in the process. During ...

  • Posted April 30, 2020
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Going Carbon Neutral - Giving Everyone a Voice, With Students Leading the Charge

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Dr. Simon Pek and Dr. Rick Cotton will take you on Gustavson School of Business' journey to carbon neutrality. In sharing the story of this success their aim is to ...

  • Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Campus Sustainability Fund

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Building on the success of the Revolving Sustainability Loan Fund (RSLF) the Campus Sustainability Fund empowers members of the university community to create stakeholder-driven projects that further the Sustainability Action ...


Revolving Sustainability Fund

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The Revolving Sustainability Loan Fund (RSLF) provides $250,000 to fund conservation projects on campus that provide a return on investment. The loans are paid back with the savings from ...


Environmental Studies (Bachelor)

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Interdisciplinary programs examine environmental issues and explore solutions that cut across the boundaries of traditional disciplines.

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Studies (MA/MS)

  • University of Victoria (BC)

At the UVic School of Environmental Studies research-inspired teaching and dynamic experiential learning opportunities are inextricably linked to our extraordinary location on the edge of the Pacific Rim. Students turn ...

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Environmental Studies (PhD)

  • University of Victoria (BC)

At the UVic School of Environmental Studies research-inspired teaching and dynamic experiential learning opportunities are inextricably linked to our extraordinary location on the edge of the Pacific Rim. Students turn ...

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Human Dimensions of Climate Change Minor & Certificate

  • University of Victoria (BC)

We focus on climate change from the perspectives of all the major disciplines that emphasize the human elements of climate change. This includes psychology, economics, geography, anthropology, law, philosophy, political ...

  • Posted April 12, 2018
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Assessing sustainability in higher education curricula: A critical reflection on validity issues

  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • KU Leuven
  • Open University of the Netherlands

While curricular assessments can give insight as to the extent sustainability is integrated into higher education study programs, issues remain regarding how assessments are conducted. Previous research has identified and ...


UVic's Green Lab

  • University of Victoria (BC)

UVic Administrative Services Building LEED Gold

  • University of Victoria (BC)

University of Victoria's Administrative Services Building LEED Gold

  • Posted Sept. 14, 2016
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Permaculture in higher education: Opportunities and challenges

  • University of Victoria (BC)

There is growing agreement that integrative “whole person” approaches promoting transformative learning are important aspects of sustainability education. Increasingly, universities are using permaculture in teaching sustainability. Permaculture is an ecological ...


Linking classroom learning and research to advance ideas about social-ecological resilience

  • Arizona State University (AZ)
  • Dartmouth College (NH)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (AK)
  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • Stockholm University

There is an increasing demand in higher education institutions for training in complex environmental problems. Such training requires a careful mix of conventional methods and innovative solutions, a task not ...


Teaching Sustainability as a Contested Concept: Reflections from the Cascadia Sustainability Field School

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Skepticism with respect to the self-evidence of truth claims in the ever-present context of power relations is central to critical scholarship. Concepts can and are used not as innocent representations ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Law Centre

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The ELC works for community groups, conservation organizations and Indigenous communities across British Columbia building legal capacity to tackle today’s complex environmental challenges. The Centre's work has three ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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POLIS Project on Ecological Governance

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The POLIS Project on Ecological Governance is a centre for transdisciplinary research that investigates and promotes sustainability. POLIS was established in 2000 by the Eco-Research Chair of Environmental Law and ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Professional Specialization Certificate in Ecological Restoration

  • University of Victoria (BC)

This non-credit certificate has been designed for professionals working in the field of landscape architecture, landscape design and management, forestry, agrology, biology, ecological restoration and environmental practice. The new certificate ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Restoration of Natural Systems Certificate

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The School of Environmental Studies offers a number of programs on Ecological Restoration. The undergraduate BA and BSc degree programs have a stream dedicated to Ecological Restoration. The school also ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Restoration of Natural Systems Specialization

  • University of Victoria (BC)

The School of Environmental Studies offers a number of programs on Ecological Restoration. The undergraduate BA and BSc degree programs have a stream dedicated to Ecological Restoration. The school also ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Planet U: Sustaining the World, Reinventing the University

  • University of Victoria (BC)

Planet U places the university at the forefront of the sustainability movement. Questioning the university’s ability to equip society to deal with today’s serious challenges such as economic ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Universal Transit Passes in Canada

  • Saint Mary's University (NS)
  • University of Victoria (BC)
  • Western University (ON)

At a time of increasing financial pressures and heightened competition among institutions, many Canadian universities and colleges are also tackling a new and difficult question: How to make campuses, and ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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