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

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

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Vancouver Island University invites community to explore trades and tech careers at showcase

March 27, 2024 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

March 21, 2024 - 10:15am

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VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

March 20, 2024 - 01:15pm

5 Questions with Ajay Shrestha

March 19, 2024 - 10:45am

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5 Questions with Kristie Dewald

March 14, 2024 - 09:30am

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VIU researchers investigating origins of toxic tire chemical that can kill salmon

March 12, 2024 - 01:45pm

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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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Integrating AI into classrooms

June 24, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Graduate student Harleen Kalra shares her research

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Preserving nature’s music for future generations

June 18, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Chelsey Watts researches local bird species

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VIU Student Pulse News: June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

Hilltop hikes & bookish support: A summer tale

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Liberal Studies student takes research to international conference

June 11, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Chiara Sedola presented her work in Washington, DC.

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How can English as a Second Language training help you meet your career goals?

June 4, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Mostafa Mohseni and Violeta Bermudez share their stories

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Finding his career path with VIU’s ABE program

June 3, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Philip Lawton’s goal is to become a dental hygienist

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Province, First Nations and VIU announce new funding and training for Indigenous guardians protecting coastal lands and waters

October 4, 2023 - 08:00pm

Vancouver Island University examining new models for continuing education

October 3, 2023 - 09:00am

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Drag show offers a night of jaw-dropping and dazzling performances

September 29, 2023 - 09:45am

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VIU invites public to new community event

September 25, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023 - 05:00pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents an exhibition featuring faculty artists

September 20, 2023 - 02:30pm

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