Undergrad research “paves the way” to the future
Posted on: March 17, 2021
Eleven exceptional natural science and engineering undergrads have been awarded $7500 scholarships to conduct research over the summer.
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TRU genomics lab receives $850K investment from feds
Posted on: March 3, 2021
New funds from the federal government through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will enable a world-class genomic research lab at Thompson Rivers University.
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Provincial graduate scholarships support environmental research
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Graduate students Wendy Margett, Chloe Howarth, Hannah Allen, and Breanne McAmmond have been awarded $15,000 BC Graduate Scholarships.
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Province partners with Interior universities on COVID-19 research
Posted on: February 18, 2021
The B.C. Ministry of Health is investing in B.C. Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities…
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TRU, City, Mitacs launch Researcher-in-Residence program
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Dr. Cheryl Gladu has been appointed the new Researcher-in-Residence (RiR), marking the start of a three-year collaboration between the City, TRU and Mitacs that will…
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Restaurant research serves up takeaways on industry’s recovery
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Undergrad Josh Parker found diversification and clearer communication with customers have helped restaurant owners during the pandemic.
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TRU Indigenous mental health expert addresses Senate on changes to MAID
Posted on: February 2, 2021
Rod McCormick testified as a witness before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs about Bill C7, an act to amend the Criminal…
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Law and science combine to answer vital COVID-19 questions
Posted on: January 27, 2021
Dr. Ruby Dhand leads a collaborative, multidisciplinary research project to understand barriers to justice during the pandemic for those who live with disabilities.
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Show us your research photos
Posted on: January 18, 2021
Submit your research photos to the Worth 1000 Words contest, and possibly win the $500 top prize.
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Fellowships support students studying snakes, bacteria
Posted on: January 12, 2021
Graduate students Breanne McAmmond and Chloe Howarth received prestigious $7,500 Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowship Awards.
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Student research continues during pandemic
Posted on: December 17, 2020
Eleven student research projects were supported through TRU's flagship UREAP program, which provides $6000 to students to conduct original research.
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Lepin investment in graduate education climbs
Posted on: December 14, 2020
Eight TRU grad students have been awarded the $6,000 Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards based on outstanding achievement in course work and research.
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Sifting through dirt’s DNA
Posted on: December 9, 2020
A new Genome BC-funded project will standardize how environmental DNA is measured in microbial soil communities.
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Grad research examines the need for more engaged voices
Posted on: December 3, 2020
Lorri Weaver, successfully defended her MEd thesis that explores how to encourage greater participation in public engagement activities.
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New website supports essential health workers
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The Nursing The Future website and online community launched this week, establishing an online network for new RNs and LPNs to find support, make connections…
Read moreLaw professor finds success in Supreme Court of Canada
Posted on: November 25, 2020
In February, Dr. Ruby Dhand was part of a legal team intervening in a charter challenge. The Supreme Court of Canada has now recognized the…
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A remarkable year for TRU research
Posted on: November 19, 2020
The Annual Report on Research is an online collection that highlights the groundbreaking research projects that have taken place at TRU in 2019-2020.
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Snake research garners prestigious scholarship
Posted on: November 6, 2020
Graduate student Dana Eye has been awarded the Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health for her groundbreaking rattlesnake research.
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What does the movie cameo say about our culture?
Posted on: November 3, 2020
Joceline Anderson's book, Stars and Silhouettes, published last month. She presents a virtual lecture on Nov. 4 to discuss her research on the history of…
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Researchers push to keep lower leave eligibility
Posted on: November 2, 2020
Dr. Lindsey McKay is part of a national research team recommending that Canada keep its national eligibility requirements for EI benefits like parental leave low,…
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