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Dr. Xueling (Julie) Luo and Devin Ayotte adjust an 3D robotic arm.

Robotic arm brings engineering theory to life

By Rachel Stern
Engineering department builds 3D robotic arm for interactive learning
Group of VIU Nursing students accept a cheque

MyVIU student news: January 8, 2025

Welcome to the Spring Semester! 📚
Brayden Klassen smiling at the camera

Going below the surface on shoreline erosion behaviour

By Eric Zimmer
Brayden Klassen shares his story
Alyona stands near a lake wearing a green shawl with pink, blue and yellow flowers over an Every Child Matters shirt.

Making headlines – Alyona Latsinnik breaks viral election night story

By Rachel Stern
Student exposes racist remarks made by candidate as part of class assignment
Happy holidays in text with background of ornaments on a tree

VIU student news: December 11, 2024

The holiday break is almost here 🎄
Jesse Anderson standing outside in front of one of his machines on a sunny day.

From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

By Eric Zimmer
Jesse Anderson shares his story
Laura Hutchinson smiling at the camera with trees in the background.

Finding her career as a biomechanics researcher

By Eric Zimmer
Laura Hutchinson shares her story
Alex Bhargava stands on the Malaspina Theatre stage looking off to the left. He wears all black and blue and purple smoke swirls around him.

Lighting up the stage – Alex Bhargava shares his transformative experience

By Rachel Stern
Building resilience and confidence through VIU’s Theatre diploma
Two students walk near the stairs at VIU, one carries an umbrella

VIU Student News: November 27, 2024

Managing stress, study support and WorldVIU Days 🌍