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VIU researcher aims to improve hospital care for people who use substances

July 6, 2026 - 01:46pm

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RockVIU 2023 Welcome to Campus: A message of appreciation

September 24, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU researcher using community-engaged approach to BC’s toxic drug crisis

September 19, 2023 - 12:00pm

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Alum of the Month: Telma Dos Santos

September 8, 2023 - 03:00pm

VIU News & Experts: September 6

September 6, 2023 - 03:45pm

Alum of the Month: Spenser Smith

September 6, 2023 - 01:30pm

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VIU professor develops imaging technology to take a deeper look at tumour metabolism

August 28, 2023 - 10:15am

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From homesick to hopeful: Five things I’m grateful for after 3.5 years at VIU

July 2, 2026 By Becky Duarte

Becky Duarte reflects on a transformative university journey

Designing VIU’s next signature chocolate in Paris

February 12, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Baking and Pastry Arts student Grace Poirier shares her story

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Finding community and belonging at VIU

February 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 7

February 7, 2024

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Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom

February 4, 2024

Introducing the Totem podcast

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Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy

February 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova

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Tips to prioritize your mental health this year

January 28, 2024 By Becky Duarte

Advice from Wellness Promoter Becky Duarte

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Saturday, December 3: Nanaimo campus closed today

December 3, 2022 - 06:30am

Campuses and locations open for regular business today, December 1, 2022

December 1, 2022 - 06:00am

Wednesday, November 30 update: Nanaimo campus CLOSED for the rest of the day

November 30, 2022 - 10:15am

Severe weather morning campus closure: November 30, 2022

November 30, 2022 - 06:15am

Tuesday, November 29: Nanaimo, Cowichan and Parksville Closed for evening classes

November 29, 2022 - 02:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: November 23, 2022

November 23, 2022 - 03:30pm

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