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Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies

July 27, 2026 - 02:36pm

Visiting from Kyoto, Japan, Motoi Kurisu, Executive Chef at Arashiyama Kumahiko and President of Kumahiko Co. Ltd. gave a demonstration to VIU Culinary students this week to help celebrate the launch of the new certification. Photo: Vancouver Island Univ

Vancouver Island University launches new Japanese cooking skills certification

November 4, 2022 - 10:15am

VIU Mariners dance team jumps into the air

RockVIU 2022 Welcome to Campus: A message of appreciation

October 31, 2022 - 08:15am

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VIU connects with local and global community at WorldVIU Days

October 25, 2022 - 01:00pm

VIU Culinary Arts student Darlene Charlie making a sandwich in the Birch Tree cafe kitchen and smiling at the camera

VIU Culinary Arts program in qathet region finds recipe for success

October 13, 2022 - 03:00pm

Burn scars on peatlands in Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia.

Severe fire activity declines in Equatorial Asia

September 28, 2022 - 10:30am

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5 Questions with Kelly Black

September 27, 2022 - 01:30pm

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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

Solving a puzzle no one else has solved

August 29, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Krystyn Forbes shares his Canada lynx research

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Living in student residences

August 24, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Advice for a smooth transition

Misha Zvekic wears green gloves and holds a beaker with liquid in it in a chemistry lab.

Alum finds forever chemicals in sixgill shark

August 15, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Misha Zvekic examines shark during a research exchange

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Doing your part to save water during a drought

August 15, 2023

Geography Professor Dr. Alan Gilchrist’s tips

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Thinking of renting to students this year?

August 7, 2023

Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story

Kayla Passmore sits on a couch in front of the totem in the Centre for Health and Science atrium

Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

August 4, 2023

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore

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VIU’s Theatre Department Presents an Adaptation of Durrenmatt’s Play – The Visitor

February 22, 2022 - 10:30am

Griffin Prize-Winning Poet A.F. Moritz to Give VIU Gustafson Lecture and Reading

February 17, 2022 - 09:30am

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VIU’s View Gallery presents Jim Holyoak: Arborescence

February 10, 2022 - 09:00am

VIU BC Top Employer 2022

VIU Receives BC Top Employer Award for third year in a row

February 8, 2022 - 01:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: January 24 - February 7, 2022

February 7, 2022 - 12:15pm

Carolyn Russell, Associate Vice-President, International Education

VIU Welcomes New Associate Vice-President, International Education

February 3, 2022 - 09:00am

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