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Jindar Sboto smiles while working in a VIU Chemistry lab.

Researching the chemistry of cannabis

By Rachel Stern
Student leads method development for marijuana measurement
Headshot of Ashutosh Mishra

MBA student shares his 2SLGBTQ+ university experience

By Rachel Stern
Ashutosh Mishra embraces inclusivity and freedom at VIU
Two students showcase their Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic work for the food sovereignty project.

VIU students design sustainable food systems

By Rachel Stern
Trades students gain valuable real-world experience
Two actors rehearse with scripts in their hand near a bench in a park.

Ali Dillion-Cardinal amplifies teen voices in compelling play

By Rachel Stern
VIU Creative Writing student’s powerful work featured at Nanaimo Fringe Festival
Allie Unger leans against a railing at Ucluelet harbour with boats anchored in the background.

Hands-on learning draws Allie Unger to VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture diploma

By Rachel Stern
Meet this year’s VIU Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal recipient
Christin Collishaw sitting outside in a swing at beach and smiling at the camera

From social work to sustainable leisure management

By Eric Zimmer
Christin Collishaw shares her story
a power engineer inspects large tanks in a big machine room with sunlight peeking through the window

Find your new career path as a power engineer

By Eric Zimmer
VIU’s next program intake is this fall
Bryan Lamprecht kneels in front of a patch of Hosackia pinnata flowers nestled in a field of grass.

Saving an endangered Nanaimo flower

By Rachel Stern
VIU Biology student studying rare flower only found in Nanaimo area
Halle Walle standing in front of her backyard bog and smiling at the camera

Re-creating a unique taste from ancient times

By Eric Zimmer
Halle Walle shares her story