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How did Covid-19 affect family planning in China’s hardest-hit region? Researchers Min Zhou and Wei Guo found that over ...
06/04/2026

How did Covid-19 affect family planning in China’s hardest-hit region? Researchers Min Zhou and Wei Guo found that over half of married people in Hubei changed their fertility plans during the pandemic. Some chose to have children sooner, many postponed, and some stopped planning altogether. Younger individuals and those with Covid-19 in their family were most likely to shift their plans. Income and education didn’t play a big role in whether people changed their minds. This research sheds light on how a global crisis can deeply influence personal decisions about starting or growing a family.

Can conscious dance and expressive arts offer a new way to support survivors of complex trauma? UVic psychologist Colett...
06/01/2026

Can conscious dance and expressive arts offer a new way to support survivors of complex trauma? UVic psychologist Colette Smart and her team tested this creative approach in a new study. Their research found that participants responded well to the intervention, suggesting it could be a promising tool for healing through movement and artistic expression.

In Santiago de Cuba, ‘for sale’ signs are everywhere—and they’re telling a story of loss and change. Thousands of people...
05/28/2026

In Santiago de Cuba, ‘for sale’ signs are everywhere—and they’re telling a story of loss and change. Thousands of people have left the island in recent years, forced by economic hardship and broken promises of the Cuban Revolution.
These signs don’t just mean homes are on the market; they reveal a deeper sense of betrayal and fading hope in the future. This photo-essay explores how these simple signs capture the emotional and social impact of migration and economic crisis on Cuban communities.

How can government spending help both rich and poor in India? New research from UVic economist Alok Kumar finds that inv...
05/25/2026

How can government spending help both rich and poor in India? New research from UVic economist Alok Kumar finds that investing in roads and factories helps grow the economy and benefits wealthier households the most. On the other hand, helping poor families with school costs improves their income and well-being but doesn’t boost the economy as much. The study shows that combining infrastructure investment with targeted education support offers a way to help all citizens while promoting overall growth. This insight is vital for designing policies that reduce inequality and support shared prosperity.

Owning a home in Canada isn’t just about having a place to live—it’s connected to better health. Even when housing costs...
05/21/2026

Owning a home in Canada isn’t just about having a place to live—it’s connected to better health. Even when housing costs are high, homeowners feel more satisfied with their housing, more connected to their communities, and more content with life overall. These three types of satisfaction explain why homeownership supports better health. This research sheds light on why policies that promote homeownership and improve housing quality can have far-reaching effects on public health, especially during times of rising housing costs.

South Asian immigrant women have been a backbone of BC’s farms since the 1970s, yet their working conditions remain prec...
05/19/2026

South Asian immigrant women have been a backbone of BC’s farms since the 1970s, yet their working conditions remain precarious and often unsafe. From wage theft and unsafe machinery to poor sanitation and transportation barriers, these farmworker women face daily challenges that many don’t see. Despite this, they show strength through community support and efforts to improve their workplaces. Their story sheds light on the real struggles behind the food we eat and the urgent need for fair protections.

Many people who survive opioid overdoses experience hidden brain injuries that affect their thinking and emotions, yet f...
05/14/2026

Many people who survive opioid overdoses experience hidden brain injuries that affect their thinking and emotions, yet few realize these injuries exist. Survivors often encounter stigma and fragmented healthcare services, making recovery even harder. Healthcare providers also struggle due to limited training and unclear care pathways.

Experts at UVic emphasize the need for integrated, trauma-informed care that brings together brain injury, mental health, and substance use support to help survivors heal and reduce the risk of future overdoses.

Congratulations, Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark , Indigenous Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences on being awarded a Ti...
05/13/2026

Congratulations, Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark , Indigenous Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences on being awarded a Tier I CRC in The Embodied Politics of Indigenous Law.

"Indigenous law and governance are uniquely suited to take up the most vexing issues facing our world. They guide us away from rights-based models that are too often individualist, extractive and capitalist driven and toward deeply relational modes that centre our responsibilities to one another and the lands and waters.” —Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark, associate professor, Indigenous Governance

Her research program aims to revitalize Anishinaabe legal traditions, emphasizing generative, community-based governance and relational accountability. The project integrates embodied practices such as storytelling, beadwork, quilting and land-based teachings for a more holistic understanding of Indigenous governance.

What if governments truly listened to Indigenous knowledge instead of sidelining it? Susanne Thiessen’s latest research ...
05/12/2026

What if governments truly listened to Indigenous knowledge instead of sidelining it? Susanne Thiessen’s latest research reveals how current public administration often excludes Indigenous perspectives, keeping colonial power structures intact. By fostering authentic partnerships based on trust and shared authority, policies can become fairer and more effective—better protecting lands and communities. Indigenous-led models like the First Nations Health Authority demonstrate how ethical collaboration rooted in relational accountability can transform governance for the better.

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