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Nicole Smith with the waterfront in the background

Alumni spotlight on: Nicole Smith

April 7, 2026 - 09:41pm

Terri Doughty, a VIU English Professor, will use Swedish artist Elsa Beskow’s work to illustrate how children’s picture books can contribute to a shift in perspectives in the plant-human relationship, during her Colloquium Series lecture.

VIU's Colloquium Series Lectures Live Streaming this Fall

September 17, 2020 - 02:30pm

An Unusual Start to an Unusual Semester

September 15, 2020 - 02:00pm

Alum of the Month: Ariana White

September 15, 2020 - 09:30am

: From left, Scott Britney, Dr. Mercedes Hernandez, Nicolen Johnson and Andre Gauvin have been conducting antibiotic-resistant gene research to determine how common they are in urban environments. (Please note that this photo was taken prior to the COVID

Biology Professor Investigating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Genes in Nanaimo Region

September 1, 2020 - 01:00pm

Program Helps VIU Students Develop Commercial Enterprises

August 25, 2020 - 08:30am

Dr. Jasmine Janes, a VIU Biology Professor, is researching bog orchids and trying to determine how and why they are hybridizing in the wild.

VIU Researcher Investigates Eco-Evolutionary Process of Bog Orchids

August 11, 2020 - 03:45pm

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The moment it all became possible

April 7, 2026

How a bursary is helping propel Casey Reumkens’ post-secondary journey

In Videos: VIU Academic and Career Preparation programs provide foundation for success

April 26, 2022

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The Future of Reconciliation in Canada

April 22, 2022

A VIU Conversation

Can I earn university credits while still in high school?

April 21, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Your questions about VIU’s Dual Credit program, answered.

End of term is fast approaching 📆

April 20, 2022

VIU Student Pulse News: April 20, 2022

Joseph Monaghan sits in a VIU Chemistry lab, wearing a white lab coat.

What it’s like completing your PhD research at VIU

April 19, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Joseph Monaghan shares his story

How do I get an employer to interview me?

April 16, 2022 By Lillian Morpak

Resumes, cover letters, interview prep and more: advice from an expert

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COVID-19 Update

March 11, 2020 - 09:30am

VIU Launches Strategic Planning Process

March 2, 2020 - 10:30am

Discovery Day and Skills Competition Bring Hundreds of High School Students to VIU

February 24, 2020 - 05:00pm

VIU Wins BC Top Employer Honours

February 24, 2020 - 01:45pm

Volunteer for Tribal Journeys

February 10, 2020 - 02:45pm

Provost and Vice-President Academic Hired at VIU

February 7, 2020 - 12:15pm

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