VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program
June 5, 2023
The Pathways program helps students gain the pre-requisites they need to get into high-demand careers. More people are now able to acquire new or upgraded post-secondary skills or knowledge in English, math and science to meet their career goals through Adult Basic Education and English Language... Read more
Vancouver Island University welcomes new CFO and Vice-President, Finance and Administration
May 31, 2023
Emily Huner has joined Vancouver Island University (VIU) as CFO and Vice-President, Finance and Administration. In this key role, Huner leads a portfolio that includes Enterprise Risk Management, Facilities and Ancillary Services, Financial Services, Information Technology and Strategic Initiatives... Read more
5 Questions with Melissa Huggan
May 31, 2023
Dr. Melissa Huggan, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Math Professor, received the 2022 Kirkman Medal from the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications (ICA). The award recognizes excellent research by fellows or associate fellows of the ICA early in their research careers. “She is a... Read more
VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need
May 30, 2023
Challenge aims to inspire a network of community support for students – and participants can win a day at the spa. Paying for university can be challenging. With record inflation driving up the cost of food, housing and transportation, the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Foundation recognizes... Read more
The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization
May 29, 2023
The school is the only International Baccalaureate program in Canada that is part of a university. A globally recognized secondary school diploma program is coming to The High School at Vancouver Island University (VIU). The school has now received International Baccalaureate (IB) authorization, an... Read more
VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
In this edition of VIU News & Experts: VIU researcher investigating brain injuries as a result of domestic violence. New expert in foot and ankle stability joins VIU. World Oceans Day experts. VIU President and Provost talk research. Please reach out to us with your requests for experts!... Read more
Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher
May 24, 2023
Dr. Michael Asmussen received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to bring his research to VIU. “You need to improve your stability” is one of the most common pieces of advice offered by clinicians to people recovering from an injury resulting from a fall. Despite this, researchers are... Read more
Alum of the Month: Ashley Kuramoto
May 20, 2023
From student to teacher to published author Since graduating from Vancouver Island University in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees, Ashley Kuramoto has been working her dream job as a teacher. She’s also a mother and, most recently, a published author. In recent... Read more
VIU experts on tourism, wildfires and snowpacks
May 17, 2023
Just in time for the long weekend, we have experts who can weigh in on the start of the Island tourism season, wildfire season, the status of spring snowpacks and more. Don't hesitate to reach out to us with requests for experts. Featured experts Island tourism - are visitors coming back? The May... Read more
VIU news & experts: May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
From wildfires, to spring snowpacks and a new end-of-life doula course, we have several VIU professors ready to share their knowledge and expertise on timely issues in this week's editon of VIU News & Experts. Please reach out to us with requests for experts. Featured experts Supporting people... Read more
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