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Dr. Chris Gill observes as Lucas Abruzzi puts a sample in the mass spectrometer.

VIU in the news: February 28, 2025

March 1, 2025

Algae toxin detection techniques, Visual Art student exhibit, SkillsCanada regional competitions and more. VIU researchers Dr. Chris Gill and Lucas Abruzzi are developing cutting-edge techniques using paper spray mass spectrometry to quickly and affordably detect harmful algae toxins in freshwater... Read more


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VIU News & Experts: February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

VIU Insights: Youth Anxiety, Algae Toxins Hundreds of central Island high school students will be competing in the Skills Canada BC regional competition at VIU’s Nanaimo campus on Thursday, March 6. Students will compete in a range of different trades and technology categories, from carpentry and... Read more


Hermia (Kaylin Zach) reaches her arms out to scratch Helena’s (Aimee Sweetapple) eyes out while being carried away by two other actors

Romance, magic and mischief await in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

February 27, 2025

What: A Midsummer Night’s Dream When: March 6 to 15, 7:30 pm showtimes Where: VIU’s Malaspina Theatre (Building 310) A night of comedy, an enchanted forest and mischievous magic is coming to Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Malaspina Theatre.  Considered one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays... Read more


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Using children’s picture books to teach about climate change

February 24, 2025

Expert commentary: Education Professor Dr. Wendy Simms shares her research  In 2022, the United Nations said that climate change is the defining crisis of our time. It also stated that if governments, businesses, civil society, youth and academia work together, we can create a more sustainable... Read more




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