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Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird

June 26, 2025 - 10:38am

Using children’s picture books to teach about climate change

February 24, 2025 - 12:00pm

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Algae bloom toxins are an emerging threat to human and animal health

February 24, 2025 - 11:30am

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Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island

February 20, 2025 - 09:45am

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

February 19, 2025 - 07:45pm

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VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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Five weeks and five grand to help battle student hunger

April 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Student research teams face off in the name of food security

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Reza Arbabi is investigating the views of Canadians on this topic

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Semester end is almost here 🙌

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Unlock your study superpowers

April 12, 2025 By Samantha Letourneau, Peer-Supported Learning Coordinator

How peer-supported learning strategies can help you prep for exams

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Could a common tire chemical threaten fruit flies?

April 9, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Sarima Amadi investigates impact of tire toxins

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VIU News & Experts: December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024 - 10:45am

VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises almost $380,000 for students in need

December 6, 2024 - 03:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024 - 05:15pm

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Indigenous speaker shares an urgent call to action for all Canadians

November 14, 2024 - 01:15pm

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VIU News & Experts: November 6, 2024

November 6, 2024 - 10:45am

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Severe weather closure notifications for the 2024-25 year

November 4, 2024 - 04:00pm

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