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The book cover of The Teachings of Mutton shows a black background with white dog fur in the foreground

VIU Deep Bay event explores cultural story of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog

July 9, 2025 - 10:55am

VIU researcher exploring the cognitive effort behind achieving second-language fluency

February 28, 2024 - 09:45am

Supporting the next generation of educators

February 26, 2024 - 02:15pm

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From new insights to novel treatment options

February 26, 2024 - 01:15pm

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VIU’s Science and Technology lecture series explores diverse research topics

February 15, 2024 - 01:45pm

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VIU researcher exploring tourism resilience in rural BC communities

February 14, 2024 - 11:00am

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Alum of the Month: Dr. Morgan Mowatt

February 13, 2024 - 02:30pm

VIU Blog

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Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

July 9, 2025

Elise Cole’s journey from Kinesiology student to physiotherapist

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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 Student Pulse News: May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Tips for a productive Summer Semester

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Taking their skills to the national stage

May 27, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU students Logan Cursley and Esther Popma will compete in Quebec City

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Amy Mattes’ debut novel explores love and identity

May 21, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Creative Writing student publishes first novel

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Housing options for students in Nanaimo

May 20, 2024 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

5 tips to find the right fit

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VIU Student Pulse News: May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Welcome to the Summer Semester ☀️

Statements & Announcements

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Milner Garden’s all-new Scarecrow Spectacular offers family-friendly fun

October 17, 2023 - 12:30pm

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VIU Theatre Department presents the dark parody Collateral Damage

October 13, 2023 - 11:45am

VIU hosting free, family-friendly fall festival

October 13, 2023 - 09:45am

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Statement on the war in the Middle East

October 10, 2023 - 03:15pm

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VIU’s View Gallery hosts an exhibit featuring Nanaimo and mid-Island artists

October 10, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU News & Experts: October 6, 2023

October 6, 2023 - 04:30pm

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