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Humans trained to spot AI faces in battle against deepfake fraud
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (406+ words) The UVic Different Minds Lab team, led by psychology professor Jim Tanaka and post-doctoral fellow Eric Mah, partnered with the Australian National University (ANU) to develop a quick, effective and robust training technique for improving people's detection of deepfake faces,…...
A lifetime of impact and mentorship
6+ day, 39+ min ago (977+ words) By Anne Mac Laurin and Amanda Farrell-Low Set to receive appointment at the Officer (O. C.) level to the Order of Canada this month, one of the country's highest civilian'honours, Benoit reflects on her career as a University of Victoria (UVic) scientist…...
Extreme heat regulations'for farm workers'need updates: report'
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (364+ words) The heat dome five years ago demonstrated that heat stress affects agricultural workers greater than other BC workers, according to a new report from BC Policy Solutions authored by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers. The report, Protecting BC workers in…...
UVic excellence in ecosystem and land sustainability research
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (224+ words) By University of Victoria A Place of Medicine is where UVic's inaugural'Indigenous Land Steward'shares her knowledge and love of native plants to heal people and'place.'Technology can power'communities using i Naturalist'platform' to gather biodiversity data from around the world'using'the power…...
Parking & traffic disruptions
2+ week, 6+ day ago (186+ words) By University of Victoria The UVic campus is a busy place and there are several events and some active construction sites on campus June 11-12, 2026. Parking near Centennial Stadium is limited and you may experience some traffic disruptions. Parking lots 3 and…...
UVic grad and legal advocate challenges economic injustice
3+ week, 1+ day ago (505+ words) When Ryan Tonkin first arrived at the University of Victoria (UVic)as an undergraduate studentin the summer of 2008, he could not afford to return to continue his schooling in the fall." "Carrie Klatt would not acceptthat and helped secure the…...
UVic associate professor, student receive Indspire Awards
3+ week, 1+ day ago (478+ words) By University of Victoria Two people from the University of Victoria (UVic) community with Indigenous heritage have been recognized nationally with Indspire Awards. Associate professor Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin and student Garrett Hrechka were celebrated during a May ceremony, the…...
Summer safety tips
3+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) By University of Victoria Summer is approaching'and heat'is'in the forecast. The university has a range of strategies and tips to keep everyone safe during hot weather'or when our region experiences wildfire smoke." Check out our'summer heat safety'and'outdoor air quality'webpages to…...
How this grad found community at UVic as an international student
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (503+ words) By University of Victoria My experiences in Special Collections, the university's archives in the library basement. I was lucky to have classes there, where I interacted with items ranging from original 1500s manuscripts to 1970s periodicals on transgender life to contemporary artworks....
Music grad finds confidence and success through voice study
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (456+ words) By University of Victoria It's hard to pick just one, but in the summer of 2025, the UVic Chamber Singers had the opportunity to perform at the Sicily International Voice Festival. It was a beautiful week of singing in gorgeous Baroque…...