Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 51m
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Since Sep 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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U in the Ring goes deep into issues at UVic, and investigates stories like the infamous bunny cull of 2012, the evolution of territorial acknowledgements on campus, and a crime that affected over 11,000 people at UVic.

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S7E2 Episode 1: UVic Anonymous

Jun 10, 2026 27m

On this episode of U in the Ring, Edie talks to the faces behind some of UVic's most popular anonymous social media accounts. With insiders like UVic Chairs, the UVic Gingers, and the Quadfather help…

S7E1 "Unraveling Equations and Embracing Screens: Trefor Bazzett's Math & YouTube Odyssey"

Aug 20, 2024 32m Transcript

In this episode, I'm excited to sit down with Trefor Bazzett, a mathematics professor and YouTube content creator. We'll delve into Trefor's journey from the traditional classroom to the digital…

S6E4 Visibility of Mental Health in Academia: The importance of having space to share

Jul 11, 2022 39m Transcript

In this episode, Zia speaks to Professor Ian O'Connell about mental health in academic spaces, and how important it is to speak about mental wellness and reduce stigma. They discuss some of the…

S6E3 "How welcoming and inclusive is it?": International student reflections on moving to Canada

Jul 11, 2022 40m Transcript

In this episode, Zia talks to fellow CFUV volunteer Lindani. They speak to their experiences as international students from the Philippines and South Africa, obstacles they've had to face studying…

S6E2 "Queer Style is just Freedom": Exploring queer style and identity part 2

Jun 30, 2022 29m Transcript

In part two of this series, Zia speaks to Noel, a former UVic student on his experience living in Victoria and working in the fashion industry as a queer person of colour. Continuing from the…

S6E1 "I look gay as f#$% right now": Exploring queer style and identity part 1

Jun 30, 2022 37m Transcript

In this episode, Zia explores the meaning and intention behind queer style and dress, and how it goes beyond just aesthetic purposes. She investigates the ways that queer style is embedded in…

S5E4 Reacting to the Past and alternative pedagogy with Dr. Rachel Cleves

May 05, 2021 58m

In the final episode of this season of U in the Ring, Dominique looks at alternative teaching styles; imagine dungeons and dragons but instead of wizards and rogues, the characters are real…

S5E3 Mindfulness, Social Movements, and Divestment with Dr. James Rowe

Apr 28, 2021 54m

In this episode of U in the Ring, special correspondent, Dylan Hall speaks to Dr. James Rowe about mindfulness, social movement, and divestment and how his research pushes for the need for addressing…

S5E2 The Impact of COVID-19 at Uvic - Part 2

Apr 21, 2021 59m

In this episode; Dominique continues her review into the whole-scale and continued impacts of COVID-19 on the student and campus experience. From the initial toilet paper hoarding, to the original…

S5E1 The Impact of COVID-19 at UVic - Part 1

Mar 18, 2021 59m

In this episode; Dominique reviews the whole-scale and continued impacts of COVID-19 on the student and campus experience. From the initial toilet paper hoarding, to the original "it'll blow over by…

S4E4 Creative Acts of Resistance

Mar 02, 2021 48m

In this episode:  conversations about the Little Big House build that took place at Uvic in the Fall of 2019, gender neutral rites of passage camps, and music as a political act.

S4E3 Coming Out

Feb 25, 2021 34m

In this episode, Dakota looks at the complexities of living in a heteronormative society and what it means to create queer joy. This episode features the voices of Uvic students living at the…

S4E2 Uni 101

Feb 15, 2021 57m

Uni 101 explores the experiences of students participating in Uvic's free, non-credit, academic program designed for folks who face barriers to higher education. This episode was produced by the…

S4E1 Witchcraft at UVic

Feb 08, 2021 59m

Witchcraft At Uvic is a collaboration of narratives woven together from the voices of practicing witches in Victoria. These stories explore what witchcraft once was at Uvic, in Victoria, and beyond,…

S2E8 Rate My Backlash

Sep 05, 2019 46m

Music in this episode by L CON, Rilla, Null Command.

S2E7 The Big One

Aug 29, 2019 58m

Music in this episode by Sunset Lane, The Helletones, The Umbrellas, and Undertow.

S2E6 Cold Case: UVic Edition

Aug 22, 2019 55m

Music in this episode by Hansmole, Colliding Canyons, Sugar Castle, Outback, Null Command and Kellarissa.

S2E5 With Knowledge Comes Responsibility: Territorial Acknowledgments

Aug 15, 2019 59m

Music in this episode by Hansmole.

S2E4 The Saga of the UVic Bunnies Pt. II

Aug 08, 2019 1h

Music in this episode by Carmanah, Hello Blue Roses, Northland Rail Service, the Dayfather, Boo Rattley, and the Belle Miners.You can find Wild Rose Rescue Ranch here

S2E3 The Saga of the UVic Bunnies Pt. I

Aug 01, 2019 59m

Music in this episode was written and performed for U in the Ring by Electric Blanket

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