Researchers receive $2-million for international study
September 24, 2009
Researchers at Vancouver Island University (VIU) have received a $2-million grant to spearhead an international study in three countries. The five-year project, called the Canada-Africa Research and Learning Alliance, will focus on reducing poverty and increasing environmental sustainability in communities adjacent to national parks and other protected areas in Canada, Ghana and Tanzania.... Read more
VIU hosts energy conservation day October 8
September 23, 2009
Sustainability and energy conservation are top priorities at Vancouver Island University (VIU). That’s why VIU is hosting “the Power to Change” day and Energy Conservation and Sustainability Industry Trade Show on October 8 at the Nanaimo campus. The trade show, aimed at students, staff and faculty and the general public, will feature keynote speakers on energy conservation and sustainability,... Read more
VIU’s top academic students earn national medals
September 22, 2009
Vancouver Island University (VIU) graduates Elizabeth Plant and Raymond Anthony are among the top academic students in Canada. Plant, a recent graduate of VIU’s Bachelor of Arts degree program (major in psychology) received the Governor General Academic Silver Medal while Anthony, a graduate of the Child and Youth Care in First Nations diploma program, received the bronze medal for achieving... Read more
Adult Basic Education opens doors
September 21, 2009
Talk to Ryan Glover to understand the true value of education. Five years ago, he was addicted to crystal meth and living on Nanaimo streets. Today, he’s kicked the habit and got his life back. Thanks to hard work, determination, and the guidance of instructors in Vancouver Island University’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program, Glover is completing his university degree. He expects to... Read more
VIU ALternative TRAnsportation Week starts today
September 21, 2009
Vancouver Island University is helping encourage alternative forms of transportation during ALTernative TRAnsportation Week (ALTRA) September 21 - 24. ALTRA is a new event, organized by motivated VIU students who share the belief that cycling, busing and walking is a critical component of a healthy transportation system and promotes a healthier lifestyle and community. “We want to educate and... Read more
International researchers study new aquaculture species for BC
September 18, 2009
What do the countries of Canada, Nigeria, China, the United Kingdom and Russia have in common? Their scientists are all contributing to the development of a new aquaculture shellfish species for British Columbia. An international team of researchers is working on a series of projects at the Centre for Shellfish Research (CSR) at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus to determine the... Read more
Fisheries students help restore cutthroat trout population
September 17, 2009
Fisheries and Aquaculture students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) are getting first-hand practical experience helping restore the cutthroat trout population of small streams near Qualicum Bay. The Nile Creek-Qualicum Bay Enhancement Program is a comprehensive habitat restoration and enhancement initiative by the Nile Creek Enhancement Society (NCES), Trout Unlimited Canada and VIU’s... Read more
VIU receives funding to increase skills training for unemployed
September 17, 2009
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Government of Canada strengthens Vancouver Island shellfish industry
September 15, 2009
Nanaimo, B.C. — The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is investing in a project with the Vancouver Island University, in response to changes within the salmon fishery. A federal investment of $250,000 was announced today by Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo – Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western... Read more
VIU becomes World Leisure Centre of Excellence
September 14, 2009
It’s official - Vancouver Island University’s Tourism and Recreation department is a World Leisure Centre of Excellence. The prestigious designation comes from the World Leisure Organization (WLO), a non-governmental agency affiliated with the United Nations. “This is exciting news for VIU,” said Mike Mann, Dean of the Faculty of Management. “We’re one of only two sites in the world with this... Read more