VIU Invites Community to Learn about Sustainable Development through Online Game
June 22, 2021
VIU receives $100,000 from the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program to continue promoting and advancing goals at the University. What would you do if you were in charge of a country? How would you balance the needs of your people against creating a sustainable and... Read more
VIU Canada Research Chair Developing Tools to Inform Forest Recovery Initiatives
June 15, 2021
Dr. Sean Sloan will build on expertise in the field of forest management, wildfire dynamics, and satellite Earth observation to develop a new understanding of the geography of forest recovery and burning, with applications for sustainable forest management. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is... Read more
VIU Undergraduate Student Publishes Research Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal
June 9, 2021
Genevieve van der Voort was the lead author of the published research – a rare accomplishment for an undergraduate student. Genevieve van der Voort is graduating from Vancouver Island University (VIU) with a significant accomplishment under her belt – she is lead author on a research paper... Read more
VIU Researcher Investigates Hospital Design Elements to Improve Employee Well-being
May 20, 2021
VIU researcher surveying Island Health employees working in Cowichan District Hospital to understand what physical architectural features make a difference in their work satisfaction and well-being. Vancouver Island University (VIU) Psychology Professor Dr. Lindsay McCunn is working with Island... Read more
VIU’s Milner Gardens Marks 20 Years as a Public Garden
May 13, 2021
Donated to VIU 25 years ago, the property is home to a range of educational activities, community events and research projects. From programs that connect children to nature, to the magic of Christmas in the garden, to studying the effects of climate change on local plants, Vancouver Island... Read more
VIU Students Presenting Research and Creative Activity during CREATE Conference
April 8, 2021
WHAT: VIU virtual CREATE Conference – a celebration of student scholarship, research and creative activity WHEN: April 12-15, 2021, various times WHERE: Sessions offered via Zoom and online galleries, see full schedule here Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) annual CREATE Conference showcases... Read more
BC Government Announces Support for Development of a Food Hub at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station
March 2, 2021
The BC government has announced support for the development of new food hubs to strengthen food security on the island, including a new Seafood Innovation Centre at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station. “We are thrilled to harness the potential of Deep Bay’s world-class research labs and state-of-... Read more
Scholarly Article Sheds Light on Whether Island Wolverines are a Distinct Subspecies
February 4, 2021
Through DNA analysis, VIU researchers determined that Vancouver Island wolverines are not a distinct subspecies from those found on the mainland in North America. Scientists and conservationists have been questioning for decades whether wolverines on Vancouver Island are a distinct subspecies from... Read more
VIU Nursing Professor Receives Financial Support to Continue Resilience Research
January 26, 2021
Support from BC’s health research funding agency will enable Dr. Shannon Dames to focus on further developing a resilience-focused, psychedelic-assisted mental health therapy program. An innovative psychedelic medicine-assisted therapy and resilience training program developed by Vancouver Island... Read more
Grant Funds Prototype of Resilience Education Video Game
January 14, 2021
VIU Professor Dr. Leigh Blaney receives $10,000 grant to develop Firefighter Edge, a video game that could help firefighters cope with stress and anxiety experienced on the job. Vancouver Island University (VIU) Health and Human Services (HHS) Professor Dr. Leigh Blaney is branching out into the... Read more