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TRU researchers awarded prestigious federal grants
Canada’s research community has received over $1.7 billion in funding for researchers and students nationwide, including three faculty members at Thompson...
Wildfire expert publishes research about drought and overnight blazes in Nature
KAMLOOPS — A renowned Thompson Rivers University (TRU) expert on wildfire behaviour has co-authored an article on drought and overnight wildfires in Nature,...
TRU seeks community input on internationalization plan
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) wants Kamloops and area residents to contribute their thoughts on global education at two public consultations on the...
Home-grown solutions for tackling housing gaps
Inspiration can come from anywhere during the planning phase of a research project. Some find their focus in exploring timely issues, filling literature gaps or...
TRU celebrates global Indigenous women’s conference along with IDays 2024
KAMLOOPS – Two global events are coming together at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), creating a week-long celebration of culture, knowledge and community....
Day of Giving exceeds goal by over $33,000
TRU’s seventh annual Day of Giving raised $81,591.50 for TRU students at the Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses last week, smashing the goal to raise $48,000...
MBA takes alum to the top
Several years ago, Kamloops-born company NRI 3PL went international. Shortly after, so did TRU alum Chris Maydaniuk (Hon BSc ’06, MBA ’07), who moved to Los...
Lecture series ignites minds, inspires change
KAMLOOPS — A lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its third...
BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Natasha Ramroop Singh
This article was originally published in BCcampus. The BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education is bestowed monthly. The award recipient this February is...
TRU celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week
KAMLOOPS – Indigenous Awareness Week is back at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. From March 4 to 8, TRU...
Lecture explores how technology is revolutionizing precision ranching
Today’s precision ranching technologies are sophisticated, diverse and revolutionary. From drones and wireless fencing to livestock GPS ear tags and precision...
Meeting their match: event links researchers and students
It’s like speed dating or speed friending, but for research. More than 70 Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students discovered research opportunities and...
TRU appoints respected BC educational leader as new chancellor
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is delighted to announce the appointment of DeDe DeRose as the university’s new chancellor, with her term...
TRU hosts national Indigenous law moot
Law students from across Canada are gathering at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to compete in one of the country’s top Indigenous law events — a first for...
Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture
KAMLOOPS — A global leader in the movement against corporate control of the world’s food systems tackles food sovereignty and sustainability in this...
Support the ‘Pack at Evening of Champions
Former Humboldt Broncos player Kaleb Dahlgren shares his story of gratitude and resilience at the TRU WolfPack Evening of Champions on Tuesday, March 12....
Open Learning awards fuel student success
Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their...
Black History Month events delve into racial injustice
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate people of African descent, recognize lived experiences of Black people and confront societal truths of...
Day of Giving donors really do make a difference
The financial squeeze felt a little less tight for some Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students in 2023 because of donor support during the last Day of Giving...
BC’s largest post-secondary Job Fair hits capacity
The 2024 TRU Job Fair was a milestone day 24 years in the making. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the largest post-secondary job fair in BC saw a historic turnout of 110...