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Eric Demers, left, and Tim Goater hold up plaques for Biology scholarships in people's names

“Any little bit helps”: VIU Biology profs share why they give

November 9, 2026 - 08:18am

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Indigenous Guardians protecting coastal lands and waters

April 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Michael Mackenzie: Bad leaders, bad followers event postcard

VIU’s Engaged Citizens Speaker Series puts the spotlight on bad leaders and followers

April 11, 2024 - 03:45pm

Three students look at a pamphlet in front of their CREATE research poster.

VIU students showcase their research projects during the CREATE conference

April 3, 2024 - 10:45am

Female electrician wearing. white hard hat a safety vest and sunglasses working on the side of a building and smiling at the camera.

Vancouver Island University invites community to explore trades and tech careers at showcase

March 27, 2024 - 09:30am

Mary Anne Molcan stands by her print press.

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

March 21, 2024 - 10:15am

Carpentry student Emily Behm standing in front of the tiny home she and her classmates are building at the Cowichan Trades Centre

VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

March 20, 2024 - 01:15pm

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Making learning accessible for students who learn and think differently

November 9, 2026 By Rachel Stern

Marijke De Bruin shares her learning experience at VIU

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Bad Leaders, Bad Followers: Threats to democracy we don't talk about enough

April 19, 2024

An edition of the Engaged Citizens Speaker Series

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Need a break from studying? 🍏

April 17, 2024

Student Pulse News: April 17, 2024

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VIU Graphic Design students create Earth Day window displays

April 17, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Students use eco-friendly and recycled materials in their designs

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Three ways to make yourself more resilient

April 16, 2024 By Albert Seinen

Wellness words from VIU Counsellor Albert Seinen

People sit in a circle with a banner behind them that reads Africa is not for sale.

Through the lens – Kashmir Lesnick-Petrovicz captures activism in South Africa

April 11, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Global Studies student showcased her work through exhibit

Group photo with a view of the ocean and trees behind them

Student Pulse News: April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024

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Bryce Casavant sits in the interior of a boat

Speaker addresses herring and the health of the Salish Sea

January 31, 2023 - 09:45am

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VIU experts appear live on CBC Nanaimo broadcast

January 27, 2023 - 04:15pm

James Mark smiles while holding a violin.

VIU professor explores Bach’s Chaconne for Solo Violin during first spring Colloquium lecture

January 27, 2023 - 10:00am

VIU accepts return of Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

January 17, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU Media Highlights: January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023 - 02:30pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents the 2023 Student Art Salon

January 6, 2023 - 01:00pm

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