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Les Dickason wears a Nanaimo Museum shirt and leans on a car

Supporting the next generation of educators

February 26, 2024

Legacy donor Les Dickason shares his story When the opportunity to help set up a teacher education program at VIU (then Malaspina College) presented itself, Les Dickason left his job with the school district to be part of it. After his retirement in 1997, he established a bursary through the VIU... Read more

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Dr. Kyle Duncan stands in front of a mass spectrometer with two students

From new insights to novel treatment options

February 26, 2024

Content reprinted from the Globe and Mail's Colleges and Institutes report Advanced imaging technology being developed at Vancouver Island University (VIU) could lead to new treatments to disrupt cancer growth and progression. Supported by an award of $2.4-million from the Terry Fox Research... Read more

Teaching and Learning

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Provincial budget and housing experts 🏘️

February 21, 2024

Writing a story about the throne speech/provincial budget or the new housing announcement? We have experts available: What will make BC more affordable? The provincial government’s throne speech yesterday outlined actions government will take over the next few months to deliver more middle-class... Read more

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VIU News & Experts: February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

Need an expert for your story? 🗣️ In this issue of VIU news & experts: Expert opinion on province's new affordable housing investment. Nature-based tourism a key focus for VIU's new BC Regional Innovation Chair for Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development. How can couples keep the spark... Read more

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Chasing the total solar eclipse

Dr. Greg Arkos, a VIU Astronomy Professor, travelled to Mazatlán, Mexico to view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse crossed North America, passing over...