Day: October 9, 2025

2026-27 Annual Plan

Our Executive Board have published their Annual Plan, which outlines their vision and goals for supporting our membership over their 2026-27 term! The three key pieces of the puzzle are: Advocating for Accessibility and Fairness; Planning for Our Future; and Bringing Voices Together. Read the full 2026-27 Annual Plan here.

GSS Board meets Minister Jessie Sunner to discuss PSI Review

On May 1st, the new 2026-2027 GSS Executive Board met with Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to discuss the ongoing Post-Secondary Institution Review. Find all the information about the PSI Review, and a timeline of the GSS Board’s ongoing advocacy on the issue here.

Province postpones UVic’s grad dormitory

The province’s 2026 budget has deferred funding for the development of the planned 510-bed residence building. The GSS will continue to fight to see this dorm opened as soon as possible. We will continue to work with the University and local municipalities to address the urgent need for student housing

Post-Secondary Institution Review: BC is Threatening the 2% Tuition Cap!

On November 25th 2025, the BC government announced an independent review of the financial sustainability of Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs), citing concerns with the rising deficits in many of our colleges and universities. This review will be performed by former BC deputy minister Don Avison, with consultation ending on January 15th

New 510-bed UVic residence coming in 2029!

Did you hear that the B.C. Government is supporting UVic’s proposed student housing expansion? The GSS has been advocating for graduate student housing on campus for years, and UVic is now one step closer to that becoming a reality! Check out what Rosemary (your Chair) had to say as the

2025-26 GSS Annual Plan

The Executive Board have published their 2025-26 Annual Plan, which outlines their goals for their term, and the ways in which they’re working to better the experiences of grad students here at UVic. They have grouped their goals under three main areas: Connection & Recognition, Access & Support, and Engagement