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MABRRI’s forage fish research began in 2017, when Phillip Dionne—a research scientist from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife—visited Nanaimo to train the MABRRI team in sampling methods for forage fish eggs, with a focus on Pacific sand lance and surf smelt. Sampling officially began in December 2017 within the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area.

The outcomes of scholarship, research and creative activity result in numerous and significant benefits for individuals and society. The contributions and achievements of those involved in these activities merit internal and external recognition. VIU recognizes excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity undertaken by students, faculty and collaborative teams resulting in a culture of celebration across the institution while profiling excellence.

Empowering Students to Gain Conference Experiences

Empowering students to share their learning at a public forum gives them the opportunity to demonstrate several transferable skillsets. It also impacts their self-efficacy, sense of belonging and perception of the curriculum which are all really important for retention! 

The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity nominations is now closed.

The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity recognize Vancouver Island University employees for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize employees for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.

The CTMHR is a team of researchers and community members working together to find ways to prevent, detect and treat trauma and related mental health issues. Our goal is to support brain health through growth and resilience after trauma.

Purpose

Our purpose at CTMHR is to improve the quality of life for people affected by trauma.
We support researchers and students in the fields of trauma, mental health and brain health. We help them engage with the community and tackle the complex challenges of trauma and brain health. Here’s how we aim to achieve this:

Prepare to be impressed at the IDEAS 2024 Symposium, where we highlight the remarkable accomplishments of TAT faculty and staff! Engage with a diverse range of interactive conference-style poster presentations that showcase the innovation driving TAT's creative endeavours, applied research efforts, and ongoing projects. 

Please join us for an interactive session on challenge-driven pedagogy—it could inspire your next big idea!

The GSCC (Graduate Studies Coordinating Committee) Student Sub-committee plays an important role in graduate studies governance at VIU. Representatives from each program as well as other student leaders from Senate and VIUSU form the sub-committee that helps inform the GSCC directly. Members are identified in late August/early September. If you notice your program rep is vacant and are interested, connect with your program chair. Email the Office of Graduate Studies for more information. 

Although community can be defined in many ways, these groups look to create a feeling of fellowship with others through sharing common attitudes, interests or goals.