Series

Fungi and Plants Series

From War to Welfare: The Strange Partnerships of Fungi and Plants. Fungi and plants form partnerships that take many different forms. Some partnerships have developed in ways that seem to benefit the plants.

Nature Explorations

Nature Explorations are a great chance to connect with nature, recharge your batteries and explore the beauty of Vancouver Island.

Our Changing Ocean

Linking elements of chemistry, physics, biology and geology, this series will look at a number of ocean issues of societal concern and how technology is allowing us to better understand our changing ocean.

Crowd of anonymous people walking on busy city street - abstract city life concept

Urban and Regional Planning

Series of professional development workshops for current urban planners and students seeking to explore the field.

Growth on a rainforest floor years after a wildfire

Post-Wildfire Restoration

On February 20 and 21, 2025, Indigenous Experts and Knowledge Keepers, scientists, practitioners, and community leaders will gather in lək̓ʷəŋən territory at the University of Victoria campus to develop a comprehensive, science-based, community-informed strategy and action plan.

Hands holding workshop cards that read Sustainable development goals.

From Theory to Practice

This four-day intensive workshop equips academics, staff, graduate students and community leaders with essential community engagement skills. Participants will engage in interactive sessions to build authentic partnerships, apply participatory research methods and develop ethical decision-making abilities.