The official Twitter page for Vancouver Island University.
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14 Feb 2025
Catch us on the flipside-we are moving to
@bluesky & we hope we'll see you there: viuniversity.bsky.social. You'll also find #VIU content on:
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Threads: viuniversity@threads.net
Facebook: facebook.com/viuniversity
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/vancouve…
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VIU retweeted
18 Feb 2025
#OurScientists at the Pacific Biological Station in #NanaimoBC were pleased to host @VIUniversity students for our annual Fish Ageing Class last week.
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5 Feb 2025
Two VIU Technicians devise a way to help researchers weigh VI Marmots in the wild and record the identity and data without having to physically trap the mammals. Read about the project here. bit.ly/415iNQs
ALT Vancouver Island marmot pup standing on a weigh scale in the forest
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5 Feb 2025
VIU’s Nanaimo campus is on track to re-open at noon today (Wednesday, February 5) after a severe weather closure. news.viu.ca/viu-nanaimo-camp…
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VIU retweeted
28 Jan 2025
Big steps for small marmots! Thanks to a partnership with Vancouver Island University, we now have a remote weigh scale to monitor wild marmot weights. This tech reduces stress and helps gather data to support the recovery of this Critically Endangered species! @MarmotRecovery
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5 Feb 2025
VIU’s Nanaimo campus will remain closed for the morning on February 5, re-opening at noon with classes resuming at 1 pm to allow time for people to return to campus safely. The Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxʷ campuses will re-open for regular hours: news.viu.ca/viu-nanaimo-camp…
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VIU retweeted
3 Feb 2025
"[The] @VIUniversity Volunteer Tutor Program...connects volunteer #tutors with #adultlearners to provide one-on-one #assistance, #encouragement, & #support across a wide range of subjects including writing, math, sciences, & foundational #literacy" #Duncan ladysmithchronicle.com/commu…
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4 Feb 2025
VIU is proud to join the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Innovation Platform, which aims to make Canada a global leader in developing agri-food innovation. VIU will lead training & education initiatives to help boost seafood production & innovation: bit.ly/4hJS9lF
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VIU retweeted
31 Jan 2025
Standing tall to learn heavy duty mechanics and thank @WasteManagement! @VIUniversity students are working hard on our retired trucks to study engines and truck systems. It’s all thanks to a donation made possible by the WM family serving Nanaimo and neighboring communities.
24 Jan 2025
A big thank you to @WMBritishCo, who recently donated four trucks to VIU’s Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program! The donation enables students to work on modern trucks – previously much of the equipment students learned on was more than 25 years old. @GiveToVIU
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VIU retweeted
30 Jan 2025
💻 Hear Author and @VIUniversity professor
Georgina Martin talk about the power of storytelling and intergenerational learning from 12-1pm, Feb.6.
The talk is part of the virtual Learning with Syeyutsus speaker series.
👉Register: virl.bc.ca/read-watch-listen…
@UBCPress @sd68bc
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30 Jan 2025
Six VIU alumni’s artwork showcased in an exhibit at The View Gallery. Exhibit runs until Feb. 14. Read @thediscourse article @ thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/six-…
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30 Jan 2025
VIU Engineering students are transforming learning with a 3D-printed robotic arm! This hands-on tool bridges classroom concepts with real-world applications. It was constructed by Dr. Julie Luo, Devin Ayotte and Kevin Marshall. Learn more @ blogs.viu.ca/blog/robotic-ar…
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28 Jan 2025
VIU is proud to join the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Innovation Platform, which aims to make Canada a global leader in developing agri-food innovation. VIU will lead training & education initiatives to help boost seafood production & innovation: bit.ly/4hJS9lF
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VIU retweeted
25 Jan 2025
Construction is underway on a new student housing complex at the Nanaimo @VIUniversity Campus.
nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/01/2…
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VIU retweeted
26 Jan 2025
Exciting news for students at @VIUniversity I joined the groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence & dining hall that will add 266 housing spaces on campus.
This is a major step toward addressing housing needs in our community. Learn more here: news.viu.ca/construction-beg… #Nanaimo
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25 Jan 2025
Atticus Mercredi, vocalist for Prophecy Club, released their five-song EP called Mushum (Cree for grandfather). The EP grew out of a previous visual arts project about his mother exhibited at VIU's View Gallery. Read the @thediscourse article: bit.ly/4ak8IBZ
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VIU retweeted
24 Jan 2025
Construction of a large student housing and dining hall building at the Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus is officially underway.
cheknews.ca/construction-beg…
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24 Jan 2025
A big thank you to @WMBritishCo, who recently donated four trucks to VIU’s Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program! The donation enables students to work on modern trucks – previously much of the equipment students learned on was more than 25 years old. @GiveToVIU
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24 Jan 2025
VIU is proud to join the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Innovation Platform, which aims to make Canada a global leader in developing agri-food innovation. VIU will lead training & education initiatives to help boost seafood production & innovation: bit.ly/4hJS9lF
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