Supporting Health-Care Professionals Suffering From Emotional Distress
June 12, 2020
VIU professor receives federal government grant to aid in the development of an innovative psychedelic medicine-assisted therapy program for the treatment of mental health issues experienced by first responders.A Vancouver Island University (VIU) Nursing professor developing a... Read more
Gender Symposium Shines Light on the History of Healing and Caring
June 11, 2020
VIU researchers received a $19,050 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Connection Grant to host symposium.Vancouver Island University (VIU) researchers are shining a spotlight on the ways in which gender has played a consistent role in determining what forms of healing... Read more
VIU Welcomes New Dean of Science and Technology
June 11, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to announce Dr. Eve Stringham has been appointed Dean, Science and Technology. In this key role Dr. Stringham will provide academic and administrative leadership to VIU’s Faculty of Science and Technology where she will be responsible for... Read more
COVID-19 UPDATE: JUNE 4
June 4, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we have found that the need for a regular update is winding down. This is not the last COVID-19 update, we just wanted to let you know that we are reimagining new ways to continue to keep our community informed, which will include both information... Read more
VIU Students Strengthen Environmental Education in Ghana
June 4, 2020
Tourism and Recreation students receive research awards for their work strengthening environmental programming for junior high schools in Ghana, West Africa.Vancouver Island University (VIU) Tourism and Recreation students are helping junior high schools in Ghana, West Africa... Read more
VIU Students Host Virtual Leadership Conference
June 3, 2020
VIU students take annual leadership conference online to support mental health and well-being.A longstanding leadership conference led by Vancouver Island University (VIU) students will go forward as planned with one key difference this year – it will be held completely online.The... Read more
Standing together against racism
June 2, 2020
I know many of you are experiencing feelings of anger, fear and an overall sense of heaviness over the recent rise in anti-Black racism that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am feeling all of these things too... Read more
VIU Business Interns Focus on Economic Recovery
May 29, 2020
University partners with national organization to offer businesses and organizations help with solving challenges or exploring new opportunities. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is launching an initiative designed to leverage the experience and intellectual resources of... Read more
Air Quality Improves Across the Province During the COVID-19 Crisis
May 26, 2020
Vancouver Island University (VIU) student researchers see a dramatic decrease in air pollution levels due to reduced car and plane traffic.Restrictions imposed to help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to less people driving and flying, which has created a rare... Read more
VIU Donates Critical Health Supplies During Covid-19 Crisis
May 25, 2020
University community puts expertise and resources to work to benefit frontline workers. As COVID-19 quickly spread around the world and critical health supplies became scarce, Vancouver Island University (VIU) employees have found ways to help protect frontline... Read more