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VIU students showcase research work during annual CREATE conference

March 26, 2026 - 04:15pm

Navigating youth mental health: expert speaker offers advice to parents

March 3, 2025 - 04:30pm

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Romance, magic and mischief await in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

February 27, 2025 - 09:15am

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Using children’s picture books to teach about climate change

February 24, 2025 - 12:00pm

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Algae bloom toxins are an emerging threat to human and animal health

February 24, 2025 - 11:30am

Author Julia Hotz inviting you to join the Social Prescribing event in Nanaimo, BC

Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island

February 20, 2025 - 09:45am

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VIU alum exhibits at Museum of Natural History in New York City

February 19, 2025 - 07:45pm

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Exam season: How to prepare (without losing your mind)

April 4, 2026

Go into exams feeling confident and in control this semester

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Hooked on salmon: student leads record-breaking fish count project

March 3, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Tristen Dieleman follows his passion for fish into local waters

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Helping to make health care make sense

February 27, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Nursing students aim to help people make better health decisions

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From classroom to creek: saving Nanaimo’s cutthroat trout

February 20, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Fisheries student Joe Clark is helping to protect local streams

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Get the support you need to succeed 📚

February 19, 2025

Student newsletter: February 19, 2025

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Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students

February 10, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Art and audio blend to tell the story of kids growing up in foster care

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Help with job searches and events to de-stress 🧠

February 5, 2025

MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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VIU welcomes public to campus for career fair

April 10, 2024 - 02:00pm

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Centre for Seafood Innovation celebrates success following three-year program

April 8, 2024 - 04:45pm

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VIU News & Experts: April 4, 2024

April 4, 2024 - 10:00am

VIU refines program portfolio

April 3, 2024 - 05:15pm

Board of Governors approves VIU’s 2024-25 Budget

April 2, 2024 - 04:45pm

VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

March 25, 2024 - 10:00am

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