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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

Dr. Timothy Green, VIU’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics stands on a dock next to a boat holding oysters in his hand.

Oyster breeding research aims to address the deadly effects of ocean acidification

July 22, 2024 - 02:30am

Dr. Lindsay McCunn

What is environmental psychology and why is it important?

July 12, 2024 - 12:15pm

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Experts on wildfire prep and water conservation 🔥

June 20, 2024 - 08:15pm

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Transforming Early Childhood Education in Canada

June 19, 2024 - 05:15pm

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VIU awards five honorary degrees at June convocation ceremonies

June 12, 2024 - 11:30am

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New remote sensing technologies used to measure water from the province’s snowpack and glaciers

June 6, 2024 - 09:45am

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MyVIU student news: May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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VIU student wins coveted administration award

July 22, 2024

How getting involved helped Julia Morris get ahead

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Find your new career path as a power engineer

July 18, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU’s next program intake is this fall

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Saving an endangered Nanaimo flower

July 12, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU Biology student studying rare flower only found in Nanaimo area

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Re-creating a unique taste from ancient times

July 10, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Halle Walle shares her story

Computer Science student develops digital dashboard for BC music festival

July 10, 2024

Zeke Critchlow discovers a passion for programming at VIU

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Finding her path with a career in recreation

July 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Victoria Koutstaal shares her story

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VIU News & Experts: February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024 - 07:00pm

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VIU experts on MAID and finding love in 2024 ❤️

February 9, 2024 - 08:30am

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Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through powerful play

February 8, 2024 - 03:45pm

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Celebrated poet Karen Solie to give VIU Gustafson lecture

January 30, 2024 - 10:00am

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VIU News & Experts: January 24, 2024

January 24, 2024 - 08:45pm

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VIU’s View Gallery presents bailey macabre exhibit in collaboration with the Nanaimo Arts Council

January 23, 2024 - 01:00pm

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