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Posted on: October 12, 2018
TRU's sixth annual report on research is now available, and is a showcase of the world-class research taking place right at our front door.
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Lepin awards let grad students focus on research
Posted on: October 12, 2018
Kamloops philanthropist Ken Lepin presented $51,000 to nine exceptional graduate students during an Oct. 10 ceremony.
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TRU researchers share $355,000 in federal awards
Posted on: October 9, 2018
Three TRU researchers have been awarded NSERC Discovery Grants, part of a $558 million investment announced by the Government of Canada.
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Students recognized for new PHP journal
Posted on: October 5, 2018
Abby Dunlop, Shawna-Rae McLean, Tim Burris and Matt Arkinstall have been recognized for their work on a new undergraduate research journal.
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Rethinking research
Posted on: September 21, 2018
According to Dr. Budd Hall, community-based research aims to make our lives better, and challenges the traditions of the academy.
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Small cities not exempt from big issues
Posted on: September 20, 2018
A new book explores the serious social concerns facing small communities following provincial and federal economic restructuring.
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Chemistry converts garbage to gold
Posted on: September 12, 2018
Dr. Kingsley Donkor's lab is benefiting from a $350,000 federal grant for a research project that seeks to turn waste into fertilizer.
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TRU to become research hub for ecosystem recovery
Posted on: August 22, 2018
Dr. Lauchlan Fraser has been awarded an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Ecosystem Reclamation, valued at more than $2.5 million.
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TRU’s Ombaashi hosts national gathering
Posted on: July 6, 2018
More than 150 Indigenous and allied students from across Canada arrive at TRU next week for the National Gathering of Graduate Students.
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Outstanding graduate students awarded entrance scholarships
Posted on: June 27, 2018
Four graduate students have been awarded prestigious federal entrance awards valued at $17,500 each.
Read moreNew graduate student scholarship fund supports TRU’s best talent
Posted on: June 20, 2018
The new $180,000 fund will support graduate students in priority areas, like science and technology, and will boost research.
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International law: Research tackles same-sex unions, surrogacy and adoption
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Dr. Richard Oppong was awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant to study complex cross-border family law questions in Commonwealth Africa.
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Research sends TRU grad student to Australia
Posted on: June 12, 2018
Syeda Sonia Parvin will spend three months conducting research at Western Sydney University thanks to a Mitacs Globalink Research Award.
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No Straight Lines an inventory of small city social assets
Posted on: June 11, 2018
Dr. Terry Kading's newly published book explores the unique challenges of tackling social problems within a small city like Kamloops.
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Gold medal awarded for cutting-edge marine research
Posted on: June 4, 2018
Hilary Hamilton, MSc, will receive the 2018 Governor General's Academic Gold Medal for her contribution to the field of marine biology.
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Sharing a passion for research peer-to-peer
Posted on: May 11, 2018
TRU's new Undergraduate Research Ambassadors and Graduate Research Mentors have been announced for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Let the cars do the talking
Posted on: May 11, 2018
Dr. Ning Lu is developing algorithms that will improve vehicle safety, transportation scheduling, traffic control and energy conservation.
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TRU team receives $300K provincial grant for invasive species research
Posted on: May 3, 2018
Dr. Lauchlan Fraser's research team was awarded a $300,000 provincial grant to help manage invasive species in Merritt-area grasslands.
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Dr. Chris Hunt receives Excellence in Scholarship Award
Posted on: April 25, 2018
Dr. Chris Hunt has been awarded the Excellence in Scholarship Award for sustained contributions to his field.
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Bats, wine, wildfire — research programs boosted by collaboration grants
Posted on: April 23, 2018
TRU's Tri-University Major Collaboration Grants allow mobility and academic opportunities for faculty and students within the BC Interior.
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