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
VIU News & Experts: September 1, 2026
On September 8, hundreds of new students will get to know the campus, other students and meet their profs at RockVIU new student orientation. Highlights…
VIU researcher studying how technology shapes young athletes’ development
Dr. Jordan Herbison is researching how technology that measures performance affect youth athletes’ personal and athletic development. From wearable fitness…
VIU in the News: June 26 to August 31, 2026
Simulated shopping experiences, preparing for wildfires, a Free Food Market comes to VIU’s Nanaimo campus and improving hospital care. Here’s how VIU experts…
VIU Employee Events
Sep
1
Understanding trauma: How the brain, body and relationships shape healing
Learn how traumatic experiences affect the brain, body and stress response system, and why people respond to trauma in different ways. Participants will learn…
Sep
2
Attachment at work: Communication, boundaries, feedback and stress responses in professional settings
Attachment patterns influence more than personal relationships. They shape workplace behaviour as well. Explore how attachment styles affect teamwork,…
Sep
2
Substance use and mental health: The impact of stress, trauma and life circumstances
Learn why mental health and substance use challenges often occur together and how trauma, chronic stress, work environments, family habits and life…
Sep
3
Cannabis use and mental wellness: Assessing risks and benefits
Cannabis products and legislation have evolved significantly in recent years, bringing new complexities to public conversations. Join us as we explore how…
Sep
3
Municipal Pension Plan - Approaching retirement
Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option and more. The decisions you make about…
Recent Job Postings
Professor, Child and Youth Care (Extended)
Date posted: 30/Jul/2026
Department: Child and Youth Care
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time
Chief Information Officer
Date posted: 28/Aug/2026
Department: Information Technology
Campus: Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Appointment type: regular full-time