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VIU News
Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies
VIU researcher Dr. Ajay Shrestha is studying how young people can help shape rules for artificial intelligence. AI, or artificial intelligence,…
Expanding skilled-trades training seats at Vancouver Island University
VIU is adding 64 new trades training seats in 2026-27. Vancouver Island University (VIU) will receive 64 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look…
Alumni spotlight: Gillian Stuart
Finding her passion as a mature studentWhen Gillian Stuart returned to VIU nearly three decades after first enrolling, she was ready for a new career. After…
VIU researcher studying how to develop safer, more resilient shellfish
Dr. Tim Green is future-proofing BC’s shellfish industry with the help of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant.…
VIU Events
Jul
30
Q&A session for new students
Calling all new students! We're getting excited to welcome you to VIU this fall! We're sure you've got lots of questions. We've got…
Aug
7
Choosing your pension option webinar
Municipal Pension PlanExplore the different pension options and how they can be used.
Aug
11
Approaching retirement webinar
Municipal Pension Plan Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more…
Aug
17
MBA Program Information Session
A VIU MBA connects you to more opportunities to build the in-demand skills you need to thrive in tomorrow’s business landscape. VIU offers the most technology…