Impact Investing opens doors at UVic summer school – UVic News

May 12, 2026

For a student who is interested in pursuing a career in finance while also wanting to support communities and create positive social change, they may have had a difficult decision to make: which direction should I choose? Now, the field of impact investing means there is a place where you can achieve both.

For many students, impact investing opens a door to a different kind of finance: one where capital is not only measured by the returns it generates, but also by the social and environmental solutions it helps advance. Impact investments begin with the intention of contributing to positive change while still earning financial returns. It is an idea that resonates strongly with students looking for careers with both purpose and rigour.

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