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Getting to Know You: Dr. Yoichi Mukai

November 4, 2025 - 01:20pm

Author Julia Hotz inviting you to join the Social Prescribing event in Nanaimo, BC

Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island

February 20, 2025 - 09:45am

Eliot stands in front of his exhibit at the Museum of Natural History

VIU alum exhibits at Museum of Natural History in New York City

February 19, 2025 - 07:45pm

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VIU News & Experts: February 14, 2025

February 15, 2025 - 10:15am

VIU News & Experts: February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025 - 05:00pm

Engineering Technician Devin Ayotte and Resource Management and Protection Technician Michael Lester stand in front of marmot weigh scale

Technicians devise remote weigh scale to assess health of Vancouver Island marmots

February 4, 2025 - 03:00pm

20 Nanaimo-Ladysmith recipients of the King Charles III Medal

Retired VIU Anthropology Professor receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

February 4, 2025 - 10:45am

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Empowering educators worldwide

October 30, 2025

How a VIU alum is shaping the future of learning

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MyVIU student news: April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

End of semester supports ... and fun 📚

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What’s hitchhiking in a Vancouver Island bird of prey?

March 26, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Unravelling the parasite mystery in barred owls

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From mom to media studies student

March 21, 2025 By Becky Duarte

A single parent’s journey back to university

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MyVIU student news: March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

Budget info and research showcase 🧪

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MyVIU Student Newsletter: March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Events, career advice and academic supports 📚

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Celebrating women who lead

March 5, 2025

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Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

Update to Community – Protest Activity and Settlement Proposal

June 19, 2024 - 03:45pm

Update to community June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024 - 06:00pm

Two flagpoles side by side. One holds the Canada flag and the other the Pride flag.

Community members share impactful stories during VIU’s Rainbow Project

June 11, 2024 - 01:00pm

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