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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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March 11, 2022 - 10:30am

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VIU Welcomes Award-winning Researcher and Neuroscientist

March 8, 2022 - 11:00am

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VIU Carpentry Program Partners With Nanaimo Hospice to Help Create Dream Home

March 7, 2022 - 03:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: February 8 – 28, 2022

March 4, 2022 - 11:00am

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Microplastics Exposed to Sunlight Can Change their Behaviour in the Environment

March 1, 2022 - 11:30am

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VIU Psychology Student Researching Stress, Resilience in Romantic Relationships of Firefighters

February 28, 2022 - 01:00pm

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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A story of perseverance and hard work

May 30, 2023

Meet valedictorian Teagan Howden

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The art of balancing school, work and life

May 24, 2023

Meet valedictorian Ashley Sandhu

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Creating accessible computer science courses

May 24, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Amber Thomas shares her experience

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Tips to write a focused statement of purpose

May 20, 2023 By Anisha Das

Getting into grad school

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Hyena stalkings, how hummingbird brains work and meeting Royals

May 19, 2023

VIU’s President and Provost share their research journeys

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VIU Student Pulse News: May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

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UVic and VIU Deepen Relationship with Special Gifting Ceremony for New Chancellor

March 28, 2022 - 05:15pm

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High School Students Invited to Experience VIU During Discovery Day

March 16, 2022 - 03:00pm

PHO Removing Restrictions on Masks and Vaccine Passports

March 10, 2022 - 04:00pm

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Open House Showcases Research Initiatives in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere

March 7, 2022 - 10:15am

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VIU Receives Funding to Expand Nursing Seats

February 22, 2022 - 01:30pm

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

February 22, 2022 - 10:30am

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