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Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies

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Transforming Early Childhood Education in Canada

June 19, 2024 - 05:15pm

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VIU awards five honorary degrees at June convocation ceremonies

June 12, 2024 - 11:30am

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New remote sensing technologies used to measure water from the province’s snowpack and glaciers

June 6, 2024 - 09:45am

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VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus invites public input on future of post-secondary training in region

May 24, 2024 - 01:00pm

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

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Carpentry students build skills and community

July 29, 2026 By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience while helping build homes that will become part of the Tla’amin Nation community

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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

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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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Alum wins coveted Ma Murray award for feature writing

June 2, 2024

Tyson Whitney’s feature series for the North Island’s ongoing hospital closures picked up the gold medal this year.

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VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program

June 5, 2023 - 01:00pm

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Vancouver Island University welcomes new CFO and Vice-President, Administration

May 31, 2023 - 03:45pm

VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need

May 30, 2023 - 03:15pm

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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