UVSS BIPOC Public Interest Research Award
Founded in 1964, the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) is a social justice based non-profit run by students, for students. All undergraduate students at the University of Victoria are members of the UVSS. The UVSS is separate from the University and runs a successful social enterprise that includes nine unique businesses.
The students’ society exists to provide advocacy, representation, services, and events for its members. The UVSS works on issues affecting students, such as post-secondary funding, public transit, sexualized violence, campus sustainability, student employment, and affordable housing.