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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

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Alum of the Month: Drew Milne

March 15, 2023 - 03:45pm

VIU researcher examining pelvic health histories to help address gaps and inequities in care

March 15, 2023 - 10:00am

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VIU Culinary Instructor receives gold certification in Japanese cooking

March 2, 2023 - 01:00pm

VIU Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Program Chair Shannon Dames with VIU Elder-in-Residence C-tasi:a Geraldine Manson standing outside in front of totem poles and smiling at the camera

VIU launches collaborative psychedelic research centre

March 2, 2023 - 12:15pm

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VIU women’s volleyball team seeks national title on home turf

March 1, 2023 - 02:30pm

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Researchers asking Cowichan region residents how they feel about tourism

February 8, 2023 - 10:30am

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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VIU Student Pulse News: November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023

Tips for a productive study break and what VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

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What VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

November 8, 2023 By Mike Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President Academic

VIU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic addresses this question

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Preventing slips and falls this winter

November 7, 2023

Tips from VIU Health and Safety Services

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Dealing with upset customers

October 31, 2023 By Dr. Evan Hoffman, VIU Faculty of Management Professor

De-escalating challenging situations

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VIU Student Pulse News: October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

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Finding her fit in Canada’s far north

October 19, 2023

From Classroom to Career: Amy Badgley

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VIU research projects receive funding boost

September 21, 2022 - 11:15am

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Tla’amin Nation gifts ʔayʔaǰuθəm name to local VIU campus

September 20, 2022 - 11:30am

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VIU welcomes new Director of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights

September 15, 2022 - 03:30pm

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View Gallery presents Cindy Stelmackowich – Trenched

September 7, 2022 - 10:15am

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More on-campus housing for Vancouver Island University

September 2, 2022 - 12:30pm

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Provincial funding improves access to learning for VIU students

August 29, 2022 - 02:45pm

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