Important update to how you communicate with students
As of August 1, 2026, VIU is communicating with students only using their MyVIU email addresses. Moving forward, you will only receive lists with @my.viu.ca email addresses — no personal email addresses. Please remind students to check their MyVIU email accounts! Learn more about the MyVIU email accounts
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VIU News
Zeroing in on cancer with technology that maps molecules inside tissues
VIU postdoctoral researcher Dr. Joseph Monaghan is developing imaging technology that could lead to improvements in cancer treatments. Small molecules inside…
VIU News & Experts: October 15, 2026
It's a busy month at VIU!From VIU Fest, to a new, exciting foodie event, to a discussion on witches just in time for Halloween, read on to learn more.…
VIU offers free course on how to keep building materials out of landfills
Build skills, gain certifications and lead the change. Residents in the qathet region can build skills for new career opportunities through free…
VIU Employee Events
Oct
23
Language in the Library
Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Please join Canute Coleman, Cowichan, and…
Oct
26
Mindspring - October 26 | Goals of Behavior: Recognizing Children’s Goals & Avoiding Power Struggles
Adlerian psychology explains that when children misbehave there are underlying reasons motivating the behavior – wanting attention or control, seeking revenge,…
Oct
26
Municipal Pension Plan - Approaching Retirement
Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more in this 75-minute webinar.…
Oct
27
Mindspring: Understanding Loneliness and Building Social Connections
People can be alone and not feel lonely, or be surrounded by others and still experience feelings of isolation. Explore the causes of loneliness, how it…
Oct
27
Municipal Pension Plan - Planning for Retirement
Explore key insights on income sources, group health benefits, organizing for retirement, and the retirement application process in this 45-minute webinar.…
Recent Job Postings
Case Manager, Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office
Date posted: 22/Oct/2026
Department: Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: temporary full-time
Instructor, Finance and Quantitative Methods
Date posted: 15/Oct/2026
Department: Finance and Quantitative Methods
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: temporary part-time