Bringing to light the stories of trailblazing women
March 3, 2024
VIU Education grad Haley Healey writes books about boundary-pushing women A desire to share the stories of extraordinary historical women led VIU Education grad Haley Healey to become a published author in 2020. Four years later, the high school counsellor by day, author by night has published five... Read more
Unravelling the mystery of “mommy brain”
March 1, 2024
VIU Psychology Professor Dr. Marla Morden is using innovative eye-tracking technology to conduct her research. Dr. Marla Morden, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Psychology Professor, is researching the phenomenon commonly called “mommy brain” or “baby brain.” It is typically viewed as a time of... Read more
VIU News & Experts: February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Need an expert for your story? 🗣️ In this issue of VIU news & experts: International Women's Day experts Online harms bill commentary Helping newcomers to Canada learn English and French Disrupting cancer tumour growth Featured experts Experts for International Women's Day Dr. Whitney Wood... Read more
VIU researcher exploring the cognitive effort behind achieving second-language fluency
February 28, 2024
Modern Languages Studies Professor Dr. Yoichi Mukai is using eye-tracking technology to explore second-language acquisition. Newcomers to Canada often face challenges in developing fluency in the nation’s official languages and attaining these language skills can have impacts on their future. Dr.... Read more
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Using an Ojibwe lens to examine Margaret Atwood’s novel MaddAddam
Bryn Skibo examines Margaret Atwood’s speculative novel MaddAddam through an Ojibwe lens during her spring 2024 VIU Arts and Humanities...
Bad Leaders, Bad Followers: Threats to democracy we don't talk about enough
There have been countless books written about leadership, but most focus on good leadership and what makes for a good leader. Dr. Michael MacKenzie, VIU’s...
Learning about leading
What happens when leaders of non-profit organizations come together to exchange ideas, discuss experiences and connect with one another? The result is shared...
Blog Posts
VIU Geoscience student earns coveted spot in mineral exploration workshop
Aiden Kilcommons is one of only 26 geoscience students from post-secondary institutions across Canada to receive a coveted all-expenses paid spot in the...
Introducing VIU’s new salmon scholarship winners
The Pacific Salmon Foundation oversees multiple scholarship awards and bursaries to help foster the development of emerging salmon leaders and scientists....
Need a break from studying? 🍏
VIU wishes you best of luck on your exams! If you need a little extra support, check out this exam survial guide by Samantha Allen or visit some of...