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January intake

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January intake

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Mary Anne Molcan stands by her print press.

March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

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March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

Jacob Frankel holds up his phone to a sala bush. The green leaves appear on his phone screen.

April 4, 2023

Nature lovers asked to head outdoors and become citizen scientists during BioBlitz

April 1, 2023

New courses at Vancouver Island University offer deep dive into Island culture

March 29, 2023

VIU News & Experts: March 29, 2023

Joseph Nowlan, Scott Britney and Dr. Spencer Russell, wear white lab coats, while looking at a Petri dish.

March 27, 2023

VIU researcher developing better tools to detect and manage bacterial infections in salmon

March 24, 2023

Alum of the month: Trevor Ballantyne

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March 15, 2023

Alum of the Month: Drew Milne

March 15, 2023

VIU News & Experts: March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023

VIU researcher examining pelvic health histories to help address gaps and inequities in care

VIU student Mallory Woods stands at a podium wearing a pink blazer. VIU banners stand behind them.

March 14, 2023

Access to post-secondary education expanded for former youth in care

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