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VIU launches campaign to remove financial barriers to post-secondary education

March 2, 2026 - 11:16am

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VIU trades programs showcase career opportunities at two events this week

April 29, 2025 - 09:43am

VIU news and experts: April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025 - 03:07pm

VIU Media Studies showcase on April 24 debuts student work

April 24, 2025 - 09:49am

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Portal “Reaches Out” to its community at the launch of its 2025 issue

April 23, 2025 - 03:08pm

VIU news and experts: April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025 - 03:25pm

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VIU Métis Elder-In-Residence presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal

April 3, 2025 - 11:11am

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Redefining leadership, together

March 4, 2026

Female leaders share reflections in advance of International Women’s Day 2026

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Safeguarding the digital world

April 29, 2025

VIU student aspires to become a cybersecurity expert

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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Five weeks and five grand to help battle student hunger

April 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Student research teams face off in the name of food security

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Reza Arbabi is investigating the views of Canadians on this topic

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MyVIU student news: April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Semester end is almost here 🙌

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Unlock your study superpowers

April 12, 2025 By Samantha Letourneau, Peer-Supported Learning Coordinator

How peer-supported learning strategies can help you prep for exams

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VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal

July 24, 2024 - 09:00am

Update to the community July 15

July 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

Update to Community – Protest Activity and Settlement Proposal

June 19, 2024 - 03:45pm

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