VIU Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

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The Urchin Tank - Seaweed Challenge

Submitted by Marnie Branfireun on November 14, 2023 - 2:57pm

Join us for the Centre for Seafood Innovation’s Urchin Tank – a show like no other!
This is the culmination of a semester-long innovation challenge where Vancouver Island University Microbiology and Culinary Arts students teamed up to develop fermented seaweed products. The goal of this unique innovation challenge is to create safe and tasty fermented products that could be developed into saleable food products. 

Research and Creative Activity Symposium

Submitted by Lyn Locke on August 14, 2023 - 10:15am

Join this celebration that showcases scholarship, research and creative activity at VIU. 

At this half-day event, VIU employees will share the projects they are pursuing in various formats of 15-minute presentations and posters. This is a great way to learn about the many and various projects underway and identify potential collaborators who share your interests. The event is designed to allow individuals to join sessions of interest.

Register to attend today!

The Oyster is Our World - Celebrating Research in Deep Bay

Submitted by Amie Armet on May 10, 2023 - 4:28pm

Join us as we celebrate research related to Deep Bay at this special free event! Enjoy complimentary food and wine for purchase overlooking scenic Baynes Sound while listening to VIU faculty, staff and students present their research. Boat, lab and beach tours will take place after the presentations. Registration for tour of choice is on a first-come first-serve basis on site.

A free shuttle will be provided for anyone wishing to come from VIU's Nanaimo campus. Space is limited for shuttle seats so secure your space now!

Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) Student Project Fair

Submitted by Lyn Locke on April 5, 2023 - 4:41pm

The Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) students are hosting the first ITAS Student Project Fair on April 17. There will be a variety of projects that include web applications, games, remote control vehicles, an auto-sensing turret, an automated watering system and a home server system.

Date: April 17, 2023

Location: Nanaimo campus, Building 180, Rooms 332/333

Time of event: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Oyster is our World - Deep Bay Research Showcase

Submitted by Lyn Locke on March 27, 2023 - 3:25pm

Join us as we celebrate research related to Deep Bay, Aquaculture and marine species at this special free event! Enjoy food and wine (for purchase) while listening to VIU faculty, staff and students present their research overlooking scenic Baynes Sound. Boat, lab and beach tours will also be offered.

A free shuttle will be provided for anyone wishing to come from VIU's Nanaimo campus.

Research and Creative Activity Symposium

Submitted by Lyn Locke on March 8, 2023 - 9:24am

Join this celebration and showcase of scholarship, research and creative activity at VIU. The day will begin with a panel presentation by Dr. Deborah Saucier and Dr. Michael Quinn who will share their perspectives on the role of SRCA at VIU. Throughout the day, VIU employees will share the projects they are pursuing in various formats including 15-minute presentations, posters and short 3-minute slams. This is a great way to learn about the many and varied projects underway and identify potential collaborators who share your interests.