President's welcome

President David H. Turpin

It is my honour to serve as the sixth president of the University of Victoria. I take great pride in UVic's reputation as a leading Canadian destination university, attracting remarkably creative and intelligent students and faculty members from across Canada and around the world.

UVic is an intellectually vibrant place where both undergraduate and graduate students have ready access to some of the most dedicated and productive scholars—and the most inspiring teachers—across a wide variety of fields.

Our students benefit from one of Canada’s most diverse sets of experiential learning opportunities. These relevant, engaged and practical learning opportunities include co-operative education placements, practica and internships locally and around the world.

And our researchers are engaged in addressing the critical issues of our times – from climate change and cultural change to fuel cells and cancer cells – creating and applying knowledge for the betterment of society.

It is my pleasure to invite you to learn more about UVic and to become involved in our dynamic and supportive learning community.

David H. Turpin, CM, PhD, FRSC
President and Vice-Chancellor