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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need

November 19, 2025 - 10:04am

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 professor researching adversarial situations on networks

February 9, 2024 - 10:45am

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8 award-winning VIU graduate students share their thoughts

November 19, 2025

Their work, what their award means to them and what they hope to do next

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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

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English major’s research paper published in an academic journal

May 14, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Claire Gordon explores tarot card imagery in Black Mirror episodes

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Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

May 11, 2024 By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig

Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences

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Finding newfound purpose

May 9, 2024

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon

“Diamond Ring” marks the end of totality as the Sun begins to peek out from behind the Moon

Chasing the total solar eclipse

May 8, 2024 By Dr. Greg Arkos

Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event

Statements & Announcements

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VIU welcomes new dean of management

July 18, 2023 - 03:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camp for Indigenous students

July 6, 2023 - 09:30am

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President Statement on University of Waterloo Violence

June 30, 2023 - 11:30am

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VIU News & Experts: June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU awards honorary degrees to local philanthropist and award-winning author

June 13, 2023 - 04:00pm

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