Going beyond the bar: VIU students research Nanaimo’s culinary past
New exhibit tackling Nanaimo’s food histories now open at the Nanaimo Museum. Beyond its famous, eponymous bar, Nanaimo’s culinary history is not widely...
VIU News & Experts: April 4, 2024
Experts on solar eclipse, oral health and leadership 🗣️ In this issue of VIU news & experts: How to take in the solar eclipse The importance of VIU's...
VIU students showcase their research projects during the CREATE conference
What: VIU CREATE Conference – a celebration of student scholarship, research and creative activity When: April 8 to 12, various times Where: VIU’s Nanaimo...
VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities
Dr. Sara Vogel joins VIU as the 2024 Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chair in Indigenous Studies. Dr. Sara Vogel believes sex education is vital for a...
5 Questions with Ajay Shrestha
Dr. Ajay Shrestha’s interest in computer science began at an early age as he saw firsthand the impact technology had on individuals and communities. Shrestha,...
VIU researchers investigating origins of toxic tire chemical that can kill salmon
VIU research lab at the centre of a large-scale project to detect toxic chemical in Vancouver Island streams. As rain and atmospheric rivers fall on Vancouver...
Unravelling the mystery of “mommy brain”
VIU Psychology Professor Dr. Marla Morden is using innovative eye-tracking technology to conduct her research. Dr. Marla Morden, a Vancouver Island University...
VIU researcher exploring the cognitive effort behind achieving second-language fluency
Modern Languages Studies Professor Dr. Yoichi Mukai is using eye-tracking technology to explore second-language acquisition. Newcomers to Canada often face...
VIU’s Science and Technology lecture series explores diverse research topics
The lecture series kicks off with a talk by Dr. Andrew Loudon about how scientists can harness microbes for our benefit. Explore cutting-edge research during...
VIU researcher exploring tourism resilience in rural BC communities
Dr. Farhad Moghimehfar named new BC Regional Innovation Chair for Tourism and Sustainable Rural Development. A Vancouver Island University (VIU) researcher is...