April 18, 2019
The University is reaching out to young students while they are still in the K-12 system to help instill a desire to continue with their education as part of outreach efforts through the EleV learning partnership, which aims to better support Indigenous learners throughout their... Read more
April 11, 2019
Sometimes all it takes to influence positive change is to put an idea in front of the right people. Vancouver Island University (VIU) Masters of Business Administration student Alvin Meledath wanted to raise awareness about the challenges Indigenous communities face in... Read more
April 10, 2019
The emerging disciplines of green chemistry and analytical chemistry are just two of several unique aspects of the new Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry degree program being offered at VIU this fall. Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)... Read more
April 9, 2019
When people think of becoming a doctor or lawyer, Vancouver Island University (VIU) may not be the obvious choice of study, but as a Nanaimo law firm proves, the institute is a great transition to higher post-secondary education. Out of the six lawyers at Johnston, Franklin,... Read more
April 9, 2019
Vancouver Island University (VIU) has developed two new Faculty of Management graduate programs to support the substantial growth of the business sector. The Graduate Diploma in International Trade (GDIT) and Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GDPM)... Read more
April 8, 2019
VIU undergrad Melynda Bergen took home an award from the University of BC (UBC) Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference on March 16, 2019. NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University (VIU) biology student Melynda Bergen made history at the University of BC’s... Read more
April 8, 2019
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Dr. Lynda Phillips has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services. She brings 15 years of experience in post-secondary education in British Columbia and a strong background in educational... Read more
April 4, 2019
Budget supports VIU’s key objectives outlined in the Academic Plan and reflects growth through student enrolment, contract delivery, external support for social impact initiatives and the popularity of VIU among international students. Vancouver Island University (VIU) continues to... Read more
April 3, 2019
Matt Lerner has always wanted to travel the world. Growing up in Crofton, he dreamed of jumping on a plane and seeing how other people live their lives. He got his wish after graduating from VIU with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Minor in Political Studies, in January 2014... Read more
April 3, 2019
Hundreds of students and faculty will be participating in Vancouver Island University’s largest showcase event, CREATE 2019 and Research Week. WHEN: April 8 – 13, 2019 WHERE: Various locations across the Nanaimo Campus NANAIMO, BC: Vancouver Island University (... Read more
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