VIU Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

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Basics November 23, 2022 - 2:44pm

 Characterized by originality and the use of the imagination.

Truthfully, scholarship, research, and creative activity are complicated, layered, multi-faceted, crazy-awesome ways for us to grow, learn, appreciate, share, wonder, teach, and discover. 

VIU student-led climate change symposium will spotlight sustainable energy solutions for Vancouver Island. May 7, 2019 - 2:43pm

The International Panel on Climate Change reports that reducing our reliance on fossil fuels for energy production is the most cost-effective mitigation technique we can implement. This year the ACER symposium will focus on local efforts being made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and include information tables from vendors and community groups. Read more.

Online Interactive Map May 6, 2019 - 2:52pm
Online Interactive Map May 6, 2019 - 2:38pm
Online Interactive Map May 6, 2019 - 2:33pm
Online Interactive Map May 6, 2019 - 2:31pm
Join Us! SRCA's Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities May / June 2019 May 2, 2019 - 10:18am
VIU Researchers Awarded $25,000 in Health Canada's Drug Checking Technology Challenge November 4, 2019 - 10:58am

Researchers at Vancouver Island University (VIU) developing a drug-testing system that could one day save lives are getting some much-needed help from Health Canada and a leading scientific instrument developer. Led by Dr. Chris Gill, a VIU Chemistry professor and Co-Director of the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories (AERL), the team of researchers has developed a system which checks for toxic substances, such as fentanyl or carfentanil. Read more

Introduction to Podcasting August 2, 2022 - 11:30am

In this hands-on workshop, participants will clarify exactly what a Podcast is, how it is different from and similar to radio and other audio media, and consider how to get started in Podcasting.

Research and Creative Activity Symposium 2019 & Schedule April 3, 2019 - 9:24pm

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VIU CREATE 2019 and Research Week April 3, 2019 - 3:25pm

Vancouver Island University (VIU) faculty and students are gearing up to show off their scholastic, research and creative projects during the University’s second annual Research Week and the seventh annual CREATE Conference. 

RESEARCH WEEK CALENDAR: APRIL 8 - 13, 2019 April 3, 2019 - 9:35pm

Check out our E-News for Research Week 2019 Event Descriptions.

Check out the Research Week Event Calendar Below!

Research Week Calendar 2019

Raising a Pint of Ale to Build Links to Ancient Cultures November 4, 2019 - 10:59am

Digging up centuries-old artifacts to study human activity may not appeal to everyone, but a Vancouver Island University (VIU) Professor and an undergraduate student have found an engaging way to bring the ancient past to life.
 

Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity March 28, 2019 - 3:20pm

Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity

President's Awards for Community Engagement March 28, 2019 - 3:19pm

President's Awards for Community Engagement

2018 Award Recipients March 29, 2019 - 1:09pm

Internal Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Award Recipients

President's Awards for Community Engagement

Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity

VIU Awards of Excellence February 10, 2025 - 10:24am

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 team resulting in a culture of celebration across the institution while profiling excellence.

Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity November 25, 2024 - 3:29pm

Please submit nominations for awards 1- 6 using the web form below for the Provost's Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity. 

President's Awards for Community Engagement November 7, 2024 - 1:38pm

Please use this webform to submit nominations for the President's Awards for Community Engagement.

All submissions are due by 4pm on February 15.

Please Note: all attachments must be submitted together in one PDF and uploaded here. Supporting materials can be included but must be limited to no more than 10 pages. Hyperlinks to web based materials are encouraged in the supporting materials package.

VIU Graduate Student Hopes to Influence Indigenous Learning in Belize November 4, 2019 - 11:00am

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