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Student sleeping on her books

Catching Enough Z’s

By Healthy U Cowichan
Tips to Improve Sleep
hands sketching an architectural drawing

Researching accessibility in urban design

Mark Gledhill, a Master of Community Planning student, shares his story.
Tarra Tipton

Creating a Network of Supports for Success

Tarra Tipton, a Bachelor of Social Work student, shares her story
Cassidy Caron smiling with a Metis sash in background

Embracing new opportunities with the Community Cousins Program: Cassidy Caron

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
The totems outside the Gathering Place

Voices – Reflections on Summer

Words from Indigenous youth on COVID, racism and mental health
Rebecca Watmough, VIU Criminology alum

From Community Cousin to Canada’s Highest Court: Rebecca Olivia Watmough

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
Student writing a research paper

Seven steps to writing a university research paper

By John Hill
Essay writing advice from an academic writing expert
Sherry Mattice, VIU Alumna and VIU Indigenous Education Navigator

Gaining Confidence to Lead: Sherry Mattice

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
Photo of a desk with natural light coming in from a window and plants sitting on the desk

Setting Up Your Study Space for Success

By Dr. Lindsay McCunn and Taylor Shorting
Tips for Productive Living and Learning at Home