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Amanda Wager standing in front of a white while and smiling at the camera.

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

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

: 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

VIU Alum Helps Start Mobile Youth Outreach Team to Support Homeless Youth

July 10, 2020 - 02:15pm

Vancouver Island University faculty members are researching the social impacts of coronavirus.

VIU Provides Special Funding for COVID-19 Research Projects

July 6, 2020 - 10:30am

Dr. Dan Baker a VIU Fisheries and Aquaculture Professor, examines some of the produce growing in the aquaponics greenhouse.

Students Learn about Sustainable Food Production at Aquaculture Greenhouse

July 2, 2020 - 01:00pm

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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

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

How is climate change associated with anxiety?

April 12, 2022

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

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Behind the Screen: The History and Politics of Canadian Breast Cancer Imaging

April 10, 2022

Part of the Gender, Health and Social Justice Speaker Series

Diseased, Delinquent Bodies: Sanitation, Health Care and Jail Discipline in Colonial India

April 10, 2022

A part of the Gender, Health and Social Justice Speaker Series

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Cowichan campus open for classes Monday, Feb. 3, 2020

February 2, 2020 - 06:00pm

VIU Cowichan campus closed today (February 1)

February 1, 2020 - 10:45am

Coronavirus monitoring

January 31, 2020 - 01:00pm

Human rights Advocate Louise Arbour to be honoured by VIU.

Human Rights Advocate Honoured by VIU

January 27, 2020 - 08:30am

Deb Saucier, Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative

VIU Participates in Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative

January 21, 2020 - 01:30pm

Update for Jan. 19, 2020: ALL VIU locations set to resume regular Sunday business

January 18, 2020 - 11:00pm

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