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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

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VIU researchers measure methane at Alberni Valley Landfill

August 17, 2022 - 12:00pm

5 Questions with Joy Gugeler

August 11, 2022 - 10:15am

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New initiative helps people gain admission into VIU programs

July 27, 2022 - 11:00am

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VIU welcomes new Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Education and Engagement

July 26, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU ElderCollege offers both online and in-person courses for learners

July 26, 2022 - 10:45am

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VIU Adjunct Professor’s research seeks to improve perinatal, neonatal services in Nunavut village

July 25, 2022 - 01:15pm

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8 award-winning VIU graduate students share their thoughts

November 19, 2025

Their work, what their award means to them and what they hope to do next

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University lingo 101

September 5, 2023 By Samantha Allan

University jargon can sometimes seem like its own language

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

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Your VIU bucket list

August 30, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Five events to check out before you graduate

Solving a puzzle no one else has solved

August 29, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Krystyn Forbes shares his Canada lynx research

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Living in student residences

August 24, 2023 By Samantha Allan

Advice for a smooth transition

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Alum finds forever chemicals in sixgill shark

August 15, 2023 By Rachel Stern

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VIU awards honorary degree to acclaimed Canadian sculpture artist

June 15, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU awards honorary degree to respected philanthropist and businessman

June 15, 2022 - 11:30am

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Vancouver Island University receives $2 million to educate future public service leaders

June 8, 2022 - 12:45pm

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VIU hosts conference on the environment and young people’s literature and culture

June 1, 2022 - 02:30pm

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Afternoon classes cancelled at VIU Nanaimo campus

May 18, 2022 - 01:45pm

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VIU to Offer Free Menstrual Products at all Campuses

May 5, 2022 - 12:00pm

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