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

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New remote sensing technologies used to measure water from the province’s snowpack and glaciers

June 6, 2024 - 09:45am

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

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Boost your career prospects with digital marketing certification

November 17, 2025 By Jennifer Ford

Because every company needs an online presence.

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Hands-on learning draws Allie Unger to VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture diploma

July 30, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Meet this year’s VIU Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal recipient

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From social work to sustainable leisure management

July 22, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Christin Collishaw shares her story

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VIU student wins coveted administration award

July 22, 2024

How getting involved helped Julia Morris get ahead

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Find your new career path as a power engineer

July 18, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU’s next program intake is this fall

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Saving an endangered Nanaimo flower

July 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Biology student studying rare flower only found in Nanaimo area

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Re-creating a unique taste from ancient times

July 10, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

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President's message on the crisis in the Middle East

November 6, 2023 - 12:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 - 02:30pm

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Vancouver Island University’s Board of Governors announces reappointments

November 2, 2023 - 02:15pm

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen soldiers through video memorial

November 1, 2023 - 05:00pm

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