UVic Faculty of Social Sciences

Brian Thom to discuss his recent research on Jomon archaeology with UVic's Pacific and Asian Studies
March 17th @ 2:30pm in CLE B017

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Congratulations to our PhD candidate and Sessional instructor Leah Mernaugh Bergman on receiving the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students at the University of Victoria - Faculty of Social Sciences.

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As per the Dean's letter:

Our upcoming colloquium talk, Mon, March 9th, Cor B235

Maghrebi Muslim Men living in Quebec
Youssef Benzouine: PhD Cand., Religious Studies, University of Montreal & Ian H. Stewart Graduate Student Fellow, Center for Studies in Religion and Society, UVic

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(PDF) Green vs growth? Exploring British Columbia’s energy transition trade-offs using integrated energy systems modelling PDF | Decarbonizing industrialized economies through electrification requires electricity systems to simultaneously achieve dramatic capacity expansion,... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

BC’s push for LNG exports could raise electricity use by 68% by 2040, doubling peak demand and tripling power capacity needs. Yet, emissions may only drop 10% despite climate policies, revealing tensions between industrial growth and decarbonization goals.
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April Nowell with with Dr. Reuven Yeshurun at Misliya Cave, at Mt. Carmel, Haifa, Israel.

From Dr. April Nowell
"Neanderthals are my passion and for the past 25 years I have studied how they lived (and died) in the Levant, a geographic corridor that connects Africa and Eurasia.

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Grounds for Accountability: Preparedness for Supply Chain Due Diligence Legislation in Canada Canada is under growing pressure to adopt mandatory supply chain due diligence legislation to hold corporations accountable for environmental and social harms embedded in global supply chains. In res...

A study reveals uneven readiness among Canadian coffee importers for new supply chain laws. Many focus on labor issues but lag on environmental commitments, highlighting the need for stronger, broader due diligence legislation. #uvic @uvicgeography.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals

Featuring @uvic.ca's Dr April Nowell www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/s...

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Introduction | 1 | Economic and Monetary Union at twenty: a stocktakin This contribution discusses the two main asymmetries of European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) as they developed over the past two decades since the launch

Why does Canada serve as a model for UK's post-Brexit ties with Europe? Canada's blend of strong EU relations and US economic dependency offers lessons on navigating complex geopolitics and trade agreements like CETA. #uvic Amy Verdun #politicalscience www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-...

In an effort to hold corporations accountable, countries are moving toward regulation that requires disclosure and due diligence in supply chains☕

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Examining the effectiveness of eHealth approaches to blood pressure monitoring and control in older adults: A systematic review This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for monitoring and controlling blood pressure in older adults. A quantitative systematic review method was used, ...

ALH Research Fellows Drs. Dordunoo (UVIC ANTH), Mallidou, and Borycki collaborated with Drs. Hilal Yildirim and Sedat Yildiz (Inonu University, Turkey) on a systematic review of eHealth tools for older adults managing blood pressure.

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Archaeology Field Course: ANTH 343 - Archaeological Field Techniques - Summer 2026

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria is organizing a local field course this summer 2026.

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Climate action close to home: The role of public attitudes and policy responses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions There has been a sharp increase in sub-national climate mitigation initiatives since the 2000s. However, the impact of these initiatives on greenhouse…

New research by Katya Rhodes #uvic public admin shows local climate policies reduce emissions over time and are shaped by public concern and government responsibility. Local actions work best with strong national policies but also fill gaps when these are weak.
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Shadow theatre shines light on Itelmen culture, language - UVic News UVic anthropology assistant professor Tatiana Degai explores Indigenous storytelling through puppetry, film and song.

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Dr. Degai is featured in a UVic News story, "Shadow theatre shines light on Itelmen culture, language" about her storywork approach to Indigenous language revitalization

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Predicting factors of fishing gear loss and distribution across Canada’s Pacific Ocean Abandoned, lost, and otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) comprises a large portion of the world’s marine plastic pollution, damaging marine habit…

#uvic research uses species distribution modeling to predict fishing gear loss in Canada’s Pacific Ocean. Key factors include fishing effort, and wind speed, helping guide targeted gear retrieval and sustainable fisheries management. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @uvicenvi.bsky.social

Frontiers | Barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with concurrent brain injury, mental health and substance use disorders: a qualitative stu... BackgroundAcquired brain injury (ABI) can significantly impact mental health, vulnerability to addictions, and housing stability, yet the intersection of the...

Researchers at #uvic highlight stigma, funding gaps, and siloed services as key barriers for homeless people with brain injury and mental health issues. Collaboration and supportive housing models show promise in meeting complex needs. #psychology www.frontiersin.org/journals/pub...

@uvicgeography.bsky.social #uvic Geographer, Dr. Rose-Redwood published an op-ed in The Hill about U.S. President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to rename Penn Station and Dulles Airport after himself as an example of “toponymic narcissism." thehill.com/opinion/whit...

The high price of Valentine’s chocolate Climate and disease behind price spike, says cocoanista expert

#uvic geographer, Dr. Sophia Carodenuto interviewed about the rising cost of chocolate and how factors such as climate change contribute to the cocoa shortage. #climate #environment #coca @uvicgeography.bsky.social
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Getting a quantum computing advantage Province supports quantum computing research to grow B.C.’s tech economy, train future innovators

Congrats to @uvicgeography.bsky.social Sophie Norris and Noemie Boulanger-Lapointe on their govt funded projects! #uvic news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Some projects in Anthropology track across decades, subfields, and disciplines. In 1994, Brian Thom was a grad student excavating Ye'yumnuts - land then slated for development. Today, thanks to Cowichan Tribes, it is a protected Wildlife Management Area.

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New resource supports trauma survivors, health professionals - UVic News A new digital resource co-created by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers and trauma survivors will streamline access to resources and tools for

A new digital resource co-created by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers and trauma survivors will streamline access to resources and tools for clinicians who support people with complex post-traumatic stress at Island Health and in other jurisdictions. #uvic
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Measuring equity in ocean-based projects - UVic News A new tool helps measure equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies, ensuring better outcomes for coastal communities.

The University of Victoria (UVic) researcher Natalie Ban is part of an international team of researchers and practitioners who have developed the first standardized tool to measure equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. @uvicenvi.bsky.social
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Eyewitness suspect identification: six claims regarding the state of the science - PubMed Psychological science on eyewitness suspect identification has a long and rich history. A few decades ago, modal expert opinion emphasised eyewitnesses' fallibility, and it was widely held that identifications made with high confidence are only slightly more likely to be accurate than those made wit …

New consensus: eyewitness ID confidence varies by how and when tests occur. The first test matters most. Rejecting a suspect early often shows innocence. These 6 claims reshape how memory evidence informs justice. Research by Dr.Stephen Lindsay, #uvic psychology. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40874292/

Researchers assess shoreline shifts in northeastern Haida Gwaii since 2007, revealing erosion at Entry Point and Sangan River, plus seasonal winds and waves driving complex coastline changes. @uvicgeography.bsky.social ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2025CaJE...

Waste pickers drive global recycling and circular economy but often lack fair pay and protections. Research reveals 8 integration paths, mostly in Latin America, highlighting the urgent need for inclusion, fair contracts, and new support models. #uvic #waste #wastepickers #environment

Welcome to Anthropology, Dzifa Dordunoo, PhD, RN

Dr. Dordunoo brings over 20 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching from institutions including Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland, and UVic’s School of Nursing.

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Introduction | 1 | Economic and Monetary Union at twenty: a stocktakin This contribution discusses the two main asymmetries of European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) as they developed over the past two decades since the launch

Canada offers a lesson in balancing strong US trade ties with deep EU partnership through CETA, a model the UK considers post-Brexit amid shifting political landscapes. UVic researcher Dr. Amy Verdun, Department of Political Science www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-...

From hype to hospital: AI in health care   - UVic News UVic researchers collaborate with Island Health on community event.

We’re so excited to welcome you tonight! 🤖💙
From hype to hospital: AI in health care   news.uvic.ca/2026/ai-in-h...

The David Lam Auditorium has seen its fair share of lectures✨ Colin Wood taught here back in the day for 32 years and now the torch is passed onto professors like Colin Goldblatt
Check out Professor Goldblatt's work👉https://colingoldblatt.net

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Congratulations, @uvicenvi.bsky.social Natalie Ban and co-authors on this first global tool to measure fairness in ocean policies and projects. #oceans #oceanequityindex #uvic

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - University of Victoria - University of Victoria Information and resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

On January 27, the University of Victoria recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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