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The Faculty of Social Sciences focuses on the dynamics of social interaction in contexts ranging across culture, markets, politics, and society, exploring how we live together and in relation to the world around us. #climate #health #Indigenous #uvic

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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Are you interested in grad school (deadline to apply is Jan 15)? Anthropology grad student, Taylor, discusses her research in West Africa @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #gradschool www.instagram.com/reel/DdmON7k...
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences on Instagram: "Are you interested in grad school (deadline is Jan 15)? Anthropology grad student, Taylor, discusses her research in West Africa. #uvic #anthropology #gr...
10 likes, 0 comments - uvicsosc on September 22, 2026: "Are you interested in grad school (deadline is Jan 15)? Anthropology grad student, Taylor, discusses her research in West Africa. #uvic #anthrop...
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dr. Helen Kurki is giving a talk in the Biological Anthropology Seminar Series for ANU. Thursday Sept 24 via Zoom 5:00-6:00pm. Link to register: anu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dr. Erin McGuire quoted in story about Vikings @uvicanthro.bsky.social www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
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Did the Vikings really shoot fiery arrows at funeral boats?
The idea of Vikings using fire arrows to set funeral boats ablaze is seen frequently in popular culture. But did it really happen?
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Great Rock Wash returns @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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Reuben Rose-Redwood @reubenroseredwood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last night, my interview about Tr*mp's effort to rename Lake Ontario aired on TVO's show, The Rundown. Check it out! @uvicgeography.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @geographers.bsky.social @cangeographers.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=go2C...
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"Lake America"? What's Happening to Canada-U.S. Relations? | The Rundown
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dr Brian Thom talks about the historic E&N Railway land grant, what it means for today, & how maps and ideas of property can inform understandings of the great land grab. TheGreatLandGrab.ca to learn about the exhibit @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @b-thom.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2026glgbt
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The Great Land Grab Interviews: Professor Brian Thom
In this interview, Professor Brian Thom from the University of Victoria introduces us to the historic E&N Railway land grant, what it means for today, and how maps and ideas of property can inform our understanding of the great land grab. Visit TheGreatLandGrab.ca to learn more about the exhibit now travelling Vancouver Island. Dr. Brian Thom’s research investigates the critical intersections of Indigenous legal orders, governance, and land rights with colonial state power, focusing on the dynamics of knowledge, culture, and place. His award-winning, community-engaged scholarship, conducted in close collaboration with Indigenous communities in Coast Salish territories, integrates ethnographic, archaeological, and applied policy research approaches to support Indigenous self-determination, advance reconciliation, and foster transformative public understanding. Chapters: 0:00-3:00 Introduction 3:01-6:03 Conflict and the E&N Railway grant 6:04-11:22 Who benefits? 11:23-15:06 What can we do? 15:07-18:37 Maps and the land grab 18:38-22:47 The legal system 22:48-27:55 BC Treaty process 27:56-29:15 Cultural sites on private lands 29:16-35:20 What is property? 35:21-37:43 What's next?
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s Club Day! Stop by to say “hello” to our Anthropology Student Council (ASC) and sign up to become a member! Come meet fellow anthropology students, learn more about what the club does, and get involved in the community! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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Reuben Rose-Redwood @reubenroseredwood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Renaming Trump Ave as "toponymic diplomacy." Check out our latest article in @theconversation.com. theconversation.com/place-name-p... @uvicgeography.bsky.social @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @geographers.bsky.social @cangeographers.bsky.social @derekgeographer.bsky.social
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Place-name politics: Why outrage alone won’t erase Trump’s name
Renaming Ottawa’s Trump Avenue is part of a long history of cities engaging in “toponymic diplomacy.”
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
@reubenroseredwood.bsky.social co-wrote an article in The Conversation Canada with his colleagues CindyAnn Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman, PhD on the politics of renaming Trump Avenue in Canada's capital city.#uvic @uvicgeography.bsky.social theconversation.com/place-name-p...
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Place-name politics: Why outrage alone won’t erase Trump’s name
Renaming Ottawa’s Trump Avenue is part of a long history of cities engaging in “toponymic diplomacy.”
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“In our program, we’ve really tried to incorporate Indigenous knowledges and decolonial perspectives within the course curriculum,” Rose-Redwood said. #uvic @reubenroseredwood.bsky.social @universityofva.bsky.social @uvicgeography.bsky.social martlet.ca/uvic-debuts-...
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UVic debuts new Master of Community Planning degree
After VIU sunset its Community Planning program last year, UVic announced it will now offer the degree beginning September 2027, with applications open now.
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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 01/09/2026
An article co-authored by UVic Geography Professor Reuben Rose-Redwood was published this week on TIME. The article explores the recent "renaming" of Lake Ontario as Lake America and place-naming as a form of political rage baiting. 🔗 ow.ly/BMwG50ZHYfO @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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The Trouble With Trump’s Attempt to Rename Lake Ontario
Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is symbolic political theater aimed at diverting our attention away from the fallout of his trade war with Canada, write Reuben Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman.
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Congrats to Dr. Boudreault-Fournier and Dr. Diamanti on their new book on documentary and ethnographic filmmaking and the night in Cuba. It is based on their own film and ethnographic practice & work done by Cuban filmmakers and directors tinyurl.com/2s3hzfd9 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Excited to welcome David Almeida to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology in 2027. #uvic #mentalhealth news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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Two internationally recognized scholars join UVic through federal research chair program - UVic News
A $16 million federal investment announced on Thursday is helping the University of Victoria (UVic) expand its leadership in marine sustainability and preventative health research through the Eddie Go...
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Arctic permafrost thaw accelerating! New research @felixpretis.bsky.social @uvic.ca #climate #arctic #permafrost #economics news.uvic.ca/2026/global-...
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Researchers find global loss of permafrost accelerating - UVic News
An international team of researchers has found accelerating permafrost degradation across the Arctic, Antarctic and high-mountain regions.
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New @uvicgeography.bsky.social Master of Community Planning degree at #uvic saanichnews.com/2026/07/30/u...
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UVic launching master's program in planning amid growing demand - Saanich News
Students in the program will study topics including housing, transportation, and land use among other things
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Looking for an upper-level elective to round out your schedule this fall? Check out ANTH 405 – Advanced Economic Anthropology Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:50 pm. Pre req: 3rd year standing. Course description and outcomes here: tinyurl.com/econanth @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Dr. April Nowell got to chat with nine-year-old Eva on "How was the first language formed" on The Curious Kids podcast. tinyurl.com/ykuw7jk4 @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropology
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How was the first language formed?
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In a recent study in Nature Climate Change, lead author and #uvic @uvicenvi.bsky.social PhD student Claire Wright and co-author Dr. Eric Higgs examines how #climatechange is driving the emergence of ecological conditions with no precedent. #ecology #environment #climate www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
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Ecological novelty - Social Sciences - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dr Nowell comments a study around shared culture between Neanderthals and modern humans www.livescience.com/archaeology/... @uvic.ca @uvicscholcom.bsky.social @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #Neanderthals
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Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared culture 59,000 years ago in Turkey, study finds
Fossils, stone tools and seashells in Turkey show that Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens who moved in later had the same hunting strategies and symbolic traditions even without overlapping at the site...
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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 29/06/2026
Researchers at the University of Victoria say they have developed a way to help people better identify AI-generated "deepfake" faces, offering a potential tool in the fight against online fraud. cheknews.ca/uvic-researchers-develo…
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UVic researchers develop training to help people spot AI-generated faces
Researchers at the University of Victoria say they have developed a way to help people better identify AI-generated "deepfake" faces, offering a potential tool in the fight against online fraud.
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
July 1, 2026 One-of-a-kind intercultural art festival at Heritage Acres, blending Coast Salish Indigenous storytelling and world-class sand sculpting. Photos: Dr. Brian Thom storiesinsand.com @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @b-thom.bsky.social
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
AI-generated deepfake faces are increasingly realistic and difficult to spot—until now—in a new study that suggests humans have been successfully trained to spot the computer-generated faces from photos of real humans. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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Humans trained to spot AI faces in battle against deepfake fraud  - UVic News
AI-generated deepfake faces are increasingly realistic and difficult to spot—until now—in a new study that suggests humans have been successfully trained
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Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research @uviccisur.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Congratulations to CISUR scientist and retired @uvic.ca sociologist Cecilia Benoit, who has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social news.uvic.ca/2026/a-lifet...
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A lifetime of impact and mentorship - UVic News
A leading scholar and influential voice in her field, Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to informed policy debates on sex work,
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BC Policy Solutions @bcpolicy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today marks 5 years since the deadly #BCHeatDome. Our latest report lays a roadmap for what BC needs to do to better protect its most vulnerable workers from extreme heat on the job. Report author Susanna Klassen spoke to the CBC about it: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'Really dangerous': B.C. faces calls to bolster worker heat safety regulations | CBC News
As British Columbia approaches the five-year anniversary of the deadly heat dome, it's facing calls to toughen its heat exposure regulations for workers.
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
BC’s heat safety rules, set back in 2005, fall short amid rising heat risks. Research highlights urgent reforms with clear temperature triggers, worker input, and stronger enforcement to protect vulnerable agricultural workers from deadly heat exposure. bcpolicy.ca/2026/05/05/h...
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Last day for ANTH 485: Textile in experimental archaeology Students were combining dyeing with logwood and cochineal as well as wet-felting. And they also got to add more pieces to their group tapestry on the warp-weighted loom @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
New paper! Dr.Eric Higgs #uvic School of Environmental Studies. Climate change is creating ‘novel ecosystems’ that disrupt food, culture, and local identities. New social strategies are needed to adapt and accept these irreversible changes in nature. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Some photos from the Oceans Past Initiative XI happening at UVic this week 1: group photo 2: Dr. McKechnie 3: UVic Anthro PhD candidate Dylan Hillis 4: UVic Anth tabling @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Celebrating Tl'ul'thut, Robert Morales! 🎉 UVic Anthro’s Brian Thom & UVic Law’s Sarah Morales co-hosted a symposium ahead of Robert receiving a UVic honorary doctorate next week. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Here are some photos from the ANTH 485 - Textiles in Experimental Anthropology - class retreat on Gabriola Island. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Ammie Kalan and our PhD candidate Robyn Nakano for their article on recent fieldwork in Guinea-Bissau tinyurl.com/uvicchimp @ammiekalan.bsky.social @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #primatology
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Why do male chimpanzees throw rocks at the same trees for more than a decade? We travelled to remote Guinea-Bissau to find out
To study accumulative stone throwing among wild chimpanzees, researchers hike deep into the savanna-woodland of Boé — a habitat increasingly threatened by industrial mining.
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Welcome to UVic, Dr. Rhonda McEwen! The Faculty of Social Sciences is looking forward to meeting you soon. #uvic
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A new study from #uvic explores conscious dance and expressive arts as a healing path for complex trauma survivors. Early findings show this creative approach is both feasible and welcomed by participants.
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier on her new role as CASCA President! @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social @cas-sca.bsky.social #anthropology
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
New research by #uvic economist Alok Kumar shows India’s infrastructure spending boosts GDP and benefits the rich, while education subsidies raise income and welfare for the poor. Combining both can promote growth and equity together. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Iain McKechnie is an associate professor in our department whose research focuses on the archaeology of Indigenous hunting, fishing, and shell fishing on the British Columbia Coast (he also like dogs). tinyurl.com/792ebcaz @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @iainmckechnie.bsky.social
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Homeownership in Canada is linked to better health, even amid housing unaffordability. Satisfaction with housing, community, and life explains this connection, highlighting new angles on housing’s role in well-being. #uvic
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
South Asian immigrant women farmworkers in BC face unsafe conditions, wage theft, and systemic barriers, yet show resilience through community and collective action. bcpolicy.ca/2026/05/06/g...
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Summer school: ANTH 384 Next week, campus becomes a crime scene. Led by Dr. Calce, our Anthropology students are heading out to the field to ask questions, analyze evidence, and think like forensic scientists. @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social #anthropology #forensicanthropology
anthropology students wearing csi suitsstudents wearing a previous year's ANTH 384 t-shirt
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Survivors of non-fatal opioid overdoses often face hidden brain injuries and fragmented care. New research highlights the urgent need for integrated, trauma-informed support that addresses complex cognitive and emotional challenges.https://www.jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-8759(26)00109-8/pdf
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Congratulations,Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark—Canada Research Chair in The Embodied Politics of Indigenous Law—her research program aims to revitalize Anishinaabe legal traditions, emphasizing generative, community-based governance and relational accountability.@uvic.ca news.uvic.ca/2026/uvic-ha...
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This research challenges the dominance of Western knowledge in governance, advocating for Indigenous-led, trust-based collaboration that fosters inclusive and sustainable policies grounded in relational accountability. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Coverage in the Vancouver Sun of this important report released today by @bcpolicy.bsky.social. Still vital work to do to protect vulnerable farm workers in BC 👇
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UVic Geography @uvicgeography.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
From data to design 🗺️🎨 In Geography 323: Digital Cartography, students create final projects that combine two datasets into a thematic map of their choice. Every map tells a different story—and no two are the same 🌄 #UVic #GeoLife #geography
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Dr. Murray's research on birth weight was featured in a UVic News story and media release, "Can birth weight influence endurance limits?" news.uvic.ca/media-releas... @uvic.ca @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social @uvicscholcom.bsky.social #anthropology
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Can birth weight influence endurance limits?  - UVic News
New research explores link to kidney health in ultramarathon runners  A new study is raising questions about whether human endurance has biological limits
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UVicAnthro @uvicanthro.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We’re excited to announce that custom Anthropology hoodies are now available for order! This is a great opportunity to show your connection to the Anthropology community while staying warm and stylish. Whether you're a student, staff member, or faculty, we’d love for you to grab one. 2 options avl.
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Electronic monitoring in fisheries tracks catches but misses labor abuses. With fewer than 1% of vessels equipped and major privacy concerns, experts call for worker-led approaches to make this tech truly protect human rights at sea. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
#uvic @uvicenvi.bsky.social James K. Rowe writes for @ca.theconversation.com theconversation.com/another-alle...
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Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: Is it a political lifeline or a fatal sign of weakness?
While those around Donald Trump are trying to spin the latest alleged attempt on his life as more evidence of his super humanity, the U.S. president is looking more mortal by the day.
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UVic Faculty of Social Sciences @uvicsocialsciences.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Cleanup workers in Mexico's 2025 Sargassum bloom faced dangerous hydrogen sulfide levels, often exceeding safety limits. Symptoms like skin burns and headaches appeared even at lower exposures, revealing urgent gaps in worker protection. #uvic www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 27/04/2026
Are psychedelics an effective treatment for traumatic brain injuries? Early evidence shows promise! 🧠🍄 🔗 learn about this largely unexplored topic: news.uvic.ca/media-releas...
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TBI survivors turn to psychedelics for symptom relief - UVic News
A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to
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