AVP message

Welcome to the Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office at VIU, where research is driven by curiosity and addresses issues of public concern. Guided by the Strategic Research Foundation Plan 2022–27, VIU emphasizes applied research aligned with regional and community priorities. Research is embedded in student learning, building skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and communication through projects, theses, and research roles. Students work closely with faculty across diverse fields, from lab sciences to community-based and creative work. Their achievements are celebrated annually at the CREATE conference, highlighting their contributions to knowledge and community well-being.

Eve Stringham, PhD (she/her), Interim AVP Research and Graduate Studies, Vancouver Island University