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VIU news and experts for March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 - 02:09pm

Biologist, Ally Badger, kneels in a river surrounded by rocks and water while collecting samples.

VIU researchers investigating origins of toxic tire chemical that can kill salmon

March 12, 2024 - 01:45pm

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VIU library welcomes large comic book collection

March 8, 2024 - 02:45pm

Information Technology and Applied Systems Instructor Brandon Britt observes carl belie on a project.

Information technology students learn on state-of-the-art equipment

March 4, 2024 - 11:30am

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Bringing to light the stories of trailblazing women

March 3, 2024 - 07:45pm

Unravelling the mystery of “mommy brain”

March 1, 2024 - 10:15am

VIU researcher exploring the cognitive effort behind achieving second-language fluency

February 28, 2024 - 09:45am

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Building connection and community at the Kin Games

March 17, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

“Diamond Ring” marks the end of totality as the Sun begins to peek out from behind the Moon

Chasing the total solar eclipse

May 8, 2024 By Dr. Greg Arkos

Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event

Follow your heart on your learning journey

May 6, 2024

From classroom to career: Courtney Dubyna

How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?

May 2, 2024

Joy Gugeler explores evolution from chapbook to national magazine

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Scuttle Bay home welcomes support from VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ Carpentry Apprentice Program

May 1, 2024 By Steve Gallagher, Neh Motl Editor, reprinted with permission

Hands-on learning - with a view

Using an Ojibwe lens to examine Margaret Atwood’s novel MaddAddam

April 29, 2024

Bryn Skibo advocates the value of Indigenous ways of knowing in academic discourse

VIU Geoscience student earns coveted spot in mineral exploration workshop

April 23, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Aiden Kilcommons is excited to learn from top industry experts

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 - 04:45pm

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VIU news & experts: May 10, 2023

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VIU news & experts: April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023 - 09:15pm

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New Vancouver Island University Experts List highlights faculty insights and expertise

April 26, 2023 - 04:15pm

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Portal magazine celebrates a garden of stories at Bowen Park

April 14, 2023 - 10:00am

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