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
Putting New Ideas into Action for the Local Seafood Industry
Tour Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s new Seafood Innovation Centre
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary and Public Sectors
A Panel Discussion
Extreme Science: The Virtual Edition
Series of videos showcase daring and exciting physics and chemistry experiments
Virtual Field Trip: Signs of Spring
A Shoots with Roots adventure
Let's Explore the Sea Floor: Sea Urchins
Have you ever found a sea urchin shell along the beach?
University Scholars Shed Light on the Need to Broaden Social Work Education
VIU professor wants social work education to include more world views and local parenting models.
Community Vision: Poet Sings Song about being Black in Nanaimo
VIU Creative Writing and Journalism Professor Sonnet L’Abbé’s song commissioned for REIMAGINE Nanaimo campaign.
Community Vision: Illustrator Shares Hope for Better Future
VIU Graphic Design Professor Sebastian Abboud’s artwork commissioned for REIMAGINE Nanaimo campaign.
Speaker Addresses Indigenous-specific Racism in the Health-care Sector
An Engaged Citizens Speaker Series event
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!