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UVic Environmental Studies sprung to life in 1974.

The school has traveled far since then, but remained true to its core values as an academic community devoted to deep and sustainable values that benefit humans and our companion beings on earth.

10/30/2026

🐦 Seabirds, oil spills, scientists—and a battle with Big Oil.

On November 4, join **Briony Penn**, Adjunct Professor in UVic’s School of Environmental Studies, for a story that brings together environmental science, activism and UVic history.

**“Seabirds, Spills, Scientists and Settlements”** explores the story of Harry Carter beating Big Oil and UVic’s role in an activist/scientist lineage.

📅 November 4
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Everyone is welcome to join us for the Environmental Studies Research Colloquium!

10/28/2026

🏆 Congratulations to **Aidan Brushett** on winning **First Place** for his presentation at the 5th Annual Conference of the BC Chapter of The Wildlife Society!

His talk, *“Why Do We Model?”*, explored the philosophy and assumptions underlying statistical modelling in ecology, encouraging researchers to think critically about why we use models and the reasoning behind this fundamental scientific practice.

It's a thought-provoking topic that gets at the heart of how we conduct and interpret ecological research.

Well done, Aidan! We're delighted to celebrate this achievement! 👏🐾

10/23/2026

What can more than 25 years of research tell us about the future of wild salmon? 🐟

Join **Caroline Glass**, Executive Director of the Salmon Coast Society, for our next Environmental Studies Research Colloquium.

Caroline will share the history and findings of more than two decades of wild salmon research at the **Salmon Coast Field Station**.

📅 October 28
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Everyone is welcome!

10/16/2026

🌱 Climate change is a global challenge, but how we respond to it is also deeply personal and collective.

What role can reflection, connection and shared experiences play in helping communities navigate the climate crisis?

Join **Dr. Breanna Lawrence**, Associate Professor at UVic and Registered Psychologist, and **Dr. Jeff Smith**, Assistant Teaching Professor in UVic's School of Child and Youth Care, for an Environmental Studies Research Colloquium exploring **Building Community Resilience through Collective Reflections on Climate Crisis**.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Everyone is welcome to join the conversation!

10/14/2026

Explore how power, inequality, environment, and culture shape our world.

10/09/2026

What connects the health of our soils with the health of the people who care for them? 🌱

Join us for the next Environmental Studies Research Colloquium with Brooke Hayes, PhD candidate and Manager of UVic’s EcoSoil Lab.

Brooke will present “Biological soil health and farmer mental health,” exploring two dimensions of agricultural health that we don’t often talk about together.

📅 October 14
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Everyone is welcome!

10/07/2026

A new report from the Stoney Nakoda Nation brings Traditional Knowledge together with historical and contemporary landscape research to deepen understanding of the Tînda Mîmân corridor. 🏔️

Understanding the Tînda Mîmân Corridor through Stoney Nakoda Traditional Knowledge Project includes contributions from Mountain Legacy Project researchers Sam Bohlken-Hern, Claire Wright and Eric Higgs.

The MLP team contributed historical and contemporary landscape mapping of the Bow Valley, drawing on historic mountain photographs from 1889–1916 and repeat photographs from 2009–2014, along with analyses of land cover and wildlife-vehicle collision data.

Their results, figures and maps appear throughout the report, supporting the broader knowledge and perspectives shared through the Stoney Nakoda Nation-led project.

Read the report:https://y2y.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_07_30_SNN_Tinda-Miman-Report_Final.pdf

10/02/2026

What if the people affected by research and design were involved in shaping it from the beginning?

Join us for the next Environmental Studies Research Colloquium with Dr. Anna Offenwanger, postdoctoral researcher in UVic’s School of Environmental Studies.

Anna will present “Introduction to Participatory Design,” exploring an approach that brings people into the design process as active participants rather than simply end users.

📅 October 7
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Everyone is welcome!

09/30/2026

What might environmental studies look like through q***r and trans perspectives? 🌈🌲

ES 480 A02: Q***r & Trans Ecologies is coming to UVic Environmental Studies in Spring 2027.

This advanced topics course brings q***r and trans theories into conversation with environmental studies, examining how heteropatriarchy and cisnormativity shape environmental thought and action while exploring the possibilities offered by q***r and trans ecologies.

📅 Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m.

Interested but don't have the prerequisite? Instructor Dr. Jenne Schmidt may be able to provide a prerequisite waiver. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Jackalope attendance not guaranteed. 🐇 🌈

***rEcology

09/28/2026

Environmental Studies undergrads: come hang out with us this afternoon! 🌱🍕

Our Undergraduate Welcome Event is happening TODAY.

It’s a chance to meet other ES students and faculty, learn more about advising, clubs and upcoming events—and, importantly, enjoy some free pizza. 🍕

📅 Today – September 28
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 David Turpin Building, B255

Whether this is your first few weeks in Environmental Studies or you’re a returning student, come by and say hello. We’d love to see you!

Address

3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC
V8P5C2

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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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