Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher
Dr. Michael Asmussen received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to bring his research to VIU. “You need to improve your stability” is one of the...
VIU experts on tourism, wildfires and snowpacks
Just in time for the long weekend, we have experts who can weigh in on the start of the Island tourism season, wildfire season, the status of spring snowpacks...
VIU partners with brewery to raise awareness about ocean research
The special-made brew has a unique ingredient, algae, that sets it apart and pays homage to research at Deep Bay. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Deep...
VIU biology professor restoring one of Canada’s most threatened ecosystems on Nanaimo campus
The Garry oak ecosystem is home to many species at risk in British Columbia. One of Canada’s most threatened ecosystems – the Garry oak – is coming to life on...
VIU News & Experts: April 13, 2023
The Communications and External Relations department is pleased to introduce the VIU Experts List. This searchable list will help you find experts for your...
Nature lovers asked to head outdoors and become citizen scientists during BioBlitz
Volunteers can help contribute to biodiversity research by collecting information on flora and fauna. Nature lovers are invited to head outdoors for science...
VIU News & Experts: March 29, 2023
Featured in this issue: Planetary alignment expert What's in store for Island tourism? How honeybees are affected by climate change VIU's largest student...
VIU researcher developing better tools to detect and manage bacterial infections in salmon
Dr. Spencer Russell is pursuing his research with the help of NSERC and Mitacs grants. Dr. Spencer Russell is working to understand and manage bacterial...
VIU News & Experts: March 15, 2023
Featured in this issue: World Water Day experts Planning for more age-friendly communities Tuition waiver program for former youth in care expanded...
VIU researcher examining pelvic health histories to help address gaps and inequities in care
Dr. Whitney Wood received more than half a million dollars from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to pursue her study. Studies on women’s health tend...