UVic Geography

Understanding people and their environment. Where will Geography take you? 🌍

Koeye by Kear Porttris

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

What is Geography? Come find out with the University of Victoria's Geography department!

https://t.co/Ph6WZY4KwS

Video courtesy of Levi Hildebrand. @UVicGeog @uvic

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

The Department invites applications for the inaugural Director of the newly established Community Planning Program. This position is a tenure-track or tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to commence January 1, 2027, or as negotiated.

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Global challenges require creative, interdisciplinary solutions🌍
In UVic's Global Development Studies program, students explore issues such as global inequality, sustainability & food systems🌾
Learn more👉https://t.co/RaAUX1eGvb

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

CAG/CARTO 2026 kicks off next Monday! 🎉
We are so looking forward to hosting 300 members of the Geography community 🌍from across Canada to our jam packed week of events.

Learn more 👉https://t.co/YJ7mPYOPxO

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Happy International Day of Biological Diversity! Every ecosystem, no matter how remote, plays a vital role in the richness of life on Earth. In the Socio-Ecological Lab, Noémie & her team study Arctic biodiversity to better understand the impacts of climate change

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Congratulations to Dr. Sophie Norris on receiving the Early Career Award for Excellence in Research! 🎉🔬
We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the impact of her work in advancing climate and environmental research 🌍✨
#UVic #Geography #ResearchExcellence

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

CAG/CARTO Day pass pricing is now available! Join us for inspiring conversations, art, film, and lectures during the conference. Click the link to learn more and secure your pass
🔗https://t.co/UL2UsHe9Yp

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Mountain Meteorology Field School Recap- January 2–9, 2026❄️
The class spent an unforgettable week at Mount Cain🗻located in the territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation. From skiing through alpine terrain to collect data, they explored how elevation, slope, and aspect shape weather

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Big ideas start in lectures… but the magic happens in the lab 🔬💫
Tracking herring 🐟 from space 🛰️
Mapping real landscapes around Victoria 🗺️
Exploring water flow with stream tables 🌊

Turning “I think I get it” into “I’ve got this!”
Shoutout to our amazing lab instructors💙

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Tomorrow is World Fair Trade Day. We have the opportunity reflect on how ethical business models aim to create more equitable and sustainable supply chains. Professor Sophia Carodenuto studies how ethical chocolate🍫 is produced and traded in West Africa, examining Fair Trade 🌴

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

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

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

We are hosting the Canadian Association of Geographers conference this June and we need your help!
Are you looking to rack up some volunteer hours this summer and network with other geographers?
Check out the sessions being offered and send us an email 📩 https://t.co/kYPVkScM3y

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

A look back at last year’s Physical Geography Field School 🏔️📊
These moments capture what it’s all about—fieldwork, teamwork, and learning physical geography where it actually happens 🌍✨

📅 The field school is running again this August!

Learn more👉https://t.co/TPVaHl8E2f

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Are you planning on joining us for the CAG/ CARTO conference this June? 🚴Elevate your experience while you're in Victoria by booking a field trip 🛶🐋

Book now🍷🍇 https://t.co/63bnOGdZqS

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

🌍 Why add a Global Development Studies minor?

You don’t just learn about global issues—you learn how to take action. From climate justice to human rights, this minor helps you turn your curiosity into real-world impact.
✨Ready to make a difference? Add GDS to your degree

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Artificial light at night is often seen as a symbol of human progress🌙💡—but this study shows it’s also a signal of instability
Today is Earth Day 2026: our impact on the planet isn’t just expanding—it’s accelerating, fluctuating, and reshaping ecosystems in real time ⚡️🔌

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Meet Denise 👋
A lifelong learner at heart, Denise finds joy in connecting with students, colleagues, and community while exploring big questions about healthy, inclusive communities for older adults. She recently travelled through Eastern Australia 🌴🪸

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

On World Health Day, we recognize that healthy communities depend on healthy environments 🌍♻️
Waste pickers play a vital yet often overlooked role in reducing pollution, improving sanitation, and supporting circular economies🗑🌐

#WorldHealthDay #StandWithScience

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Please give a warm hello 👋 to Sessional Instructor Wyatt Maddox
Wyatt is a bird enthusiast and avid hiker. He crochets and recently welcomed a new furry friend 🐶 into his family
Wyatt is passionate about his work and blazes his own trail, side-by-side with his Fiancé💍

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

Please give a warm hello 👋 to Sessional Instructor Wyatt Maddox
Wyatt is a bird enthusiast and avid hiker. He crochets and recently welcomed a new furry friend 🐶 into his family
Wyatt is passionate about his work and blazes his own trail, side-by-side with his Fiancé💍

[UVic Geography @UVicGeog]

We had a full house on Monday for the
Geography Student Research Conference 🎉✨ Our
students covered a range of topics from glaciers and
sea ice stability to emergency response and
geoaccessibility