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Need help taking your next step? Elders, faculty and staff are here to support you – from getting ready for university studies through to graduation day.

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Current students -- you could be eligible for scholarships, bursaries and awards! This year, $3 million in awards is available to VIU students. Take a few minutes to complete an application.

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Exploring the Importance of Snow to Vancouver Island Water Supplies

VIU researchers are helping devise new methods of assessing the quality and quantity of water sources in coastal mountains using drones.  Vancouver...

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VIU Points: 5 Questions with Belinda Williams

VIU English Language Instructor Belinda Williams is passionate about sharing her love of language with her students. Whenever she’s able, she also works...

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VIU Launches Campaign to Help Complete New Buildings and Support Students

Imagine VIU is a campaign to equip and complete the three new facilities at the Nanaimo Campus – the Centre for Health and Science; the Marine, Automotive and...

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Cancelled! Bring Your Lunch & Learn about ... Education for Sustainable Development & Indigenous Education: Community-Based Action Research

With Danielle Alphonse, BC Regional Innovation Chair for Aboriginal Early Child Development and Professor Early Childhood Education & Rachel Moll,...

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Daniel Heath Justice - Why Indigenous Literature Matters

Join Dr. Daniel Heath Justice, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Literature and Expressive Culture, as he discusses Indigenous literature, identity, and Two-...

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Eric Friesen, a Bachelor of Science degree student, on a field trip

Eric Friesen

“All the professors in my department know me by name and have shown a genuine interest in not only teaching me, but helping me succeed. I would say that the teachers I’ve had have been more mentors than professors. It feels like everyone is there because they love science and it creates a wonderful atmosphere that makes good academic communication so incredibly easy. The professors taking a personal interest in the students, being approachable, and most importantly being passionate about biology has truly made me feel like my education matters to them.”


Bachelor of Science, Biology


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