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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

VIU Forestry Professor Bill Beese stands in front of trees.

Fires are "Just the Tip of the Iceberg" of Climate Change's Impact on Forests

October 5, 2020 - 10:30am

Back by Popular Demand: Work Well-being Practices

October 1, 2020 - 03:00pm

VIU Launches Two New Information Technology Diploma Programs

September 29, 2020 - 02:15pm

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

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Hands-on research helps student’s conservation career take flight

May 22, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Alysia Boudreau

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

April 28, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

There are many ways to get involved at VIU

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A snapshot of student life, academics and mental health at VIU

April 28, 2022

Sharing the Fall 2021 Student Success Survey results

How do trees and forests contribute to climate change mitigation?

April 27, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

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

April 26, 2022

There are options to suit a variety of needs

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.

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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

VIU Integrated Engineering Diploma students will have access to a machine shop, fabrication tools and a computer-aided design studio to enhance their learning.

Integrated Engineering Technologist Program Now Being Offered at VIU

February 4, 2020 - 11:00am

Early Childhood Pedagogy Network announcement

New teaching network a win for ECEs, quality child care

February 3, 2020 - 11:00am

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