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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

VIU Computer Science professor investigating AI privacy concerns among young users

September 3, 2024 - 01:30pm

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New farming courses provide science-based and practical learning

August 19, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Alum of the Month: Yevgeniya (Jane) Lytvynenko

August 13, 2024 - 05:45pm

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VIU News & Experts

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Enhancing food sovereignty and security for Indigenous communities

July 23, 2024 - 12:00pm

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Researcher looking for participants for brain injury study

July 22, 2024 - 03:45pm

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VIU program helps newcomers find trades careers

November 13, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Students explore a range of trades while improving their English and job-readiness skills.

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VIU Student Pulse News: September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

Back to school: Events and campus jobs

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From career back to the classroom

September 4, 2024

Business student John Christoffersen shares his story

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Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you

September 3, 2024

Support with house hunting, tenancy issues and conflict resolution

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Chemistry students receive accolades at national conference

August 28, 2024

Trio recognized for their outstanding research

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Researching the chemistry of cannabis

August 27, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Student leads method development for marijuana measurement

MBA student shares his 2SLGBTQ+ university experience

August 26, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Ashutosh Mishra embraces inclusivity and freedom at VIU

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VIU News and Experts: December 19, 2023

December 19, 2023 - 03:30pm

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VIU Theatre department presents A Christmas Carol, a live radio play

December 12, 2023 - 01:30pm

Trigger warning: Safety and security reminder following an incident on campus

December 8, 2023 - 03:15pm

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $350,000 for students in need

November 30, 2023 - 05:45pm

Vancouver Island University and the High School at VIU conclude partnership

November 29, 2023 - 04:30pm

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Audience members challenged to identify the play written by AI in VIU performance

November 28, 2023 - 09:30am

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