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VIU students showcase research work during annual CREATE conference

March 26, 2026 - 04:15pm

VIU expert spotlight

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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Expert Q&A: Be wildfire ready

August 22, 2023 - 05:45pm

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Sault College and Vancouver Island University partner to expand opportunities for culinary learners

July 31, 2023 - 01:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Brian Timmer

July 31, 2023 - 01:30pm

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The moment it all became possible

April 7, 2026

How a bursary is helping propel Casey Reumkens’ post-secondary journey

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Xwulqw’selu Sta’lo’: Quw’utsun Mustimuhw Hwialasmut tu Tumuhw

February 16, 2024

(Koksilah River: Cowichan Peoples Take Care of the Land)

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Studying overseas with international scholarships

February 15, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories

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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

Black History Month and Valentine's Day events ❤️

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Bringing Indigenous knowledge into the classroom

February 4, 2024

Introducing the Totem podcast

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All VIU campuses open today (December 21)

December 21, 2022 - 06:00am

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VIU Media Highlights: December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022 - 01:30pm

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Top 20 VIU stories of 2022

December 20, 2022 - 11:45am

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VIU's Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses closed due to severe weather

December 20, 2022 - 05:45am

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Count Yourself IN! Launch of Employee Diversity Identity Census

December 14, 2022 - 12:30am

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $500,000 for students in need

December 7, 2022 - 02:00pm

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