Join us in exploring the labs, offices and research facilities of Vancouver Island University! In our community classrooms, you can meet our faculty and students, discover new environments and change the world alongside us. We're excited to share our knowledge and passions with you.
Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book
VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work
Chasing the total solar eclipse
Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event
How were special effects created before electricity and cameras?
Leon Potter takes people behind the curtain to learn about theatre magic
How are contemporary feminisms negotiated in TV comedies?
Comedies allow people to talk about taboo topics
Dealing with upset customers
De-escalating challenging situations
Doing your part to save water during a drought
Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips
Why you should secure your garbage and recycling
Resource management officer students work with city on bear attractants
VIU alum shares Indigenous-made films watch list
J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth shares three recent favourites
Hyena stalkings, how hummingbird brains work and meeting Royals
VIU’s President and Provost share their research journeys
Learning to help people through their final stages of life
VIU is launching an end-of-life doula course
Living the agrarian life
English Professor Dr. Toni Smith’s experiences with the back-to-the-land movement
Ask Me Anything Virtual Guest Speaker Series
Are you interested in having a scientist or mathematician visit your class and tell your students all about the projects and research they are working on? VIU professors and student researchers in our Faculty of Science and Technology are excited to share their knowledge, experience and passions with your students via virtual classroom visits. Parents homeschooling their children may also be able to take advantage of this exciting new series. This free service comes with only one catch – be sure to bring some questions for our speaker to answer!