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VIU News

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

Dr. Lauren Touchant co-edits book analyzing impact of conferencesSince the first annual meeting 30 years ago, the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (…

Breaking barriers in skilled trades education

VIU MBA grad Caitlin Hartigan’s path to becoming the youngest female Dean of Trades in CanadaVIU Master of Business Administration graduate Caitlin…

Getting to Know You: VIU Facilities Maintenance team

What they do, what makes their work rewarding and how to connect with themEvery day, Vancouver Island University’s Facilities Maintenance Team plays a vital…

From the President’s Desk: Welcome to the 2026 Spring Semester

Dear VIU community,Happy New Year, and welcome to the start of the 2026 Spring Semester at Vancouver Island University. I hope everyone had a safe and restful…

VIU Events

Jan
21

Bannock Making

Join us Wednesdays at 10 am in the kitchen at Shq’apthut (Building 170) for Bannock Making! Come and learn how to make bannock, or bring your own recipe to…
Jan
21

Bell Let's Talk Day, 2026

Join us on January 21 in the upper cafeteria from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, for the 16th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day.  This year’s theme, “Taking a moment for…
Jan
21

Future Student Webinar

Find out what to expect as a VIU student. Friendly recruiters will share information on student life, programs and the supports available to you. The webinar…
Jan
21

VIU Research Seminar

Chris Gill, Chemistry Professor, and Taelor Zarkovic, PhD studentResearch topic: Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry for Clinical, Forensic and Environmental…