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VIU News & Experts: October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026 - 01:53pm

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VIU hosting series of public research seminars

January 26, 2026 - 12:18pm

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From the classroom to COP: A VIU prof writes about climate talks

January 14, 2026 - 01:28pm

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Breaking barriers in skilled trades education

January 12, 2026 - 11:54am

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Getting to Know You: VIU Facilities Maintenance team

January 6, 2026 - 10:49am

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Chasing triathlon dreams and a teaching career

October 19, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Education student Ryan Seaman balances his full-time studies with a full training schedule

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My semester abroad in Barbados

September 5, 2025

Ben Carter embraces Bajan culture

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Welcome to campus – the Student Housing edition

August 20, 2025 By Jenna Gill, VIU Recruitment Officer

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Biking to Vancouver Island University?

August 18, 2025 By Kim Sharpe, VIU Health and Safety Advisor

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From Sweden to VIU: Growing as a leader, changing education

August 15, 2025

How a VIU master’s degree transformed Swedish educator Ingela Netz’s career

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From the volleyball court to the oil fields

August 11, 2025

Geoscience alum Andrea Čanković is putting her VIU skills to work

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Celebrating VIU’s emerging salmon leaders

July 26, 2025 By Pacific Salmon Foundation (reprinted with permission)

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Severe weather closure notifications for the 2024-25 year

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VIU Esthetics and Spa Therapy program hosts open house in new space

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Fostering respectful dialogue: A message on neutrality and inclusivity at VIU

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VIU hosts free community event

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