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Construction begins on new student housing at VIU

January 23, 2025

Students studying at Vancouver Island University's (VIU's) Nanaimo campus will have access to more on-campus housing beds and a new dining hall, with construction underway. "Students need a place to call home when they are studying and preparing for their future careers," said Bowinn Ma, Minister... Read more


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VIU joins Canada-wide agri-food innovation project

January 20, 2025

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is honoured to be a partner institution in the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Innovation Platform (SF4C), which aims to make Canada a global leader in developing agri-food innovation. The platform project, led by the University of Guelph, aims to create a... Read more


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Scholar explores mountain biking’s social impacts on Indigenous communities

January 15, 2025

Dr. Kimberly Coleman joins VIU as the 2025 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Studies. ­As an avid mountain biker, Dr. Kimberly Coleman is well aware of the many benefits outdoor recreation can provide.  She’s delving into how communities can work together to manage outdoor recreation –... Read more


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VIU Statement: Inclusivity in sports is a shared responsibility

January 8, 2025

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in both our academic and athletic programs. We firmly believe that these values strengthen our campus community and enhance our student-athletes’ sense of belonging.   On October 25, an incident involving the... Read more




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Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) History Professor, recently released her latest book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and...

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Chasing the total solar eclipse

Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...

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How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?

How did Portal magazine evolve from a black-and-white photocopied and stapled chapbook to a nationally distributed literary magazine?Joy Gugeler,...

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Cheer on our VIU's Got Talent contenders! 🎤

Starting at 6 pm tonight, VIU’s top talent will battle it out on the Malaspina Theatre stage to win prizes and bragging rights. Come cheer on your fellow...

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Finding passion and purpose through a business degree

Coming from India, Rinny Jose says choosing to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Canada was a “leap of faith” and the idea originally seemed...

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