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Engineering Technician Devin Ayotte and Resource Management and Protection Technician Michael Lester stand in front of marmot weigh scale

Technicians devise remote weigh scale to assess health of Vancouver Island marmots

February 4, 2025 - 03:00pm

The smart device will help researchers determine if supplemental feeding improves the reproductive health of marmots.Two Vancouver Island University (VIU) Technicians, working in collaboration with the Wilder Institute, have spent almost two years building an electronic weigh scale to pr

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Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach

August 6, 2024 - 11:30am

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July 24, 2024 - 01:15pm

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VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal

July 24, 2024 - 09:00am

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Enhancing food sovereignty and security for Indigenous communities

July 23, 2024 - 12:00pm

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Researcher looking for participants for brain injury study

July 22, 2024 - 03:45pm

Dr. Timothy Green, VIU’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics stands on a dock next to a boat holding oysters in his hand.

Oyster breeding research aims to address the deadly effects of ocean acidification

July 22, 2024 - 02:30am

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025 By

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

English major’s research paper published in an academic journal

May 14, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Claire Gordon explores tarot card imagery in Black Mirror episodes

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Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

May 11, 2024 By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig

Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences

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Finding newfound purpose

May 9, 2024 By

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon

Follow your heart on your learning journey

May 6, 2024 By

From classroom to career: Courtney Dubyna

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Scuttle Bay home welcomes support from VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ Carpentry Apprentice Program

May 1, 2024 By Steve Gallagher, Neh Motl Editor, reprinted with permission

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Asian Heritage Month resources

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A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action

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January 17: All VIU campuses and facilities closed for day

January 17, 2024 - 06:00am

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VIU News and Experts: December 19, 2023

December 19, 2023 - 03:30pm

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VIU Theatre department presents A Christmas Carol, a live radio play

December 12, 2023 - 01:30pm

Trigger warning: Safety and security reminder following an incident on campus

December 8, 2023 - 03:15pm

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $350,000 for students in need

November 30, 2023 - 05:45pm

Vancouver Island University and the High School at VIU conclude partnership

November 29, 2023 - 04:30pm

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