Dr. Airini, an internationally respected education researcher and former dean of Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Education and Social Work, will be the university’s fifth…
Driven by a desire to help and effectively advocate for people, former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley and current Alberta NDP MLA Joe Ceci started…
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. Co-authored by Ted Howe, professor, school of education, Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan, international graduate student research assistants…
As the world faces increasingly devastating impacts of climate change like flooding, drought and wildfires, what can be learned about disaster resilience from the practices…
KAMLOOPS – Two Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers affiliated with the Population Health and Aging Rural Research (PHARR) Centre have been awarded up to $20,000…
By Kim Van Haren Recognized as a leader in Indigenous health and well-being, Dr. Rod McCormick’s work as a researcher, psychologist and BC Innovation Chair…
KAMLOOPS – Twelve years ago, Dr. Laura Doan read a staggering statistic. According to the Early Childhood Educators of BC, up to half of the…
Faculty member Tanya Manning-Lewis recently finished a volunteer stint in Accra, Ghana. Now she’s back on campus with a renewed sense of purpose and is…
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
By Kim Anderson Three students are more than 10,000 km from their home country of Nepal and making a big impact in the Faculty of…
By Kim Van Haren There’s an energy on campus that’s palpable. After months, or years, of dedicated work, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) graduating students are…
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the public, particularly educators and anyone else with a strong interest in education, to come out and drive…
Widespread national and provincial borders, jagged terrain symbols, colourful waterways, oceans and seas — anyone who’s moved through the Canadian education system has studied a…
WILLIAMS LAKE – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has created an Early Childhood Education program specifically to meet a labour shortage in Williams Lake and area.…
Post-secondary institutions are no strangers to data analysis. But at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), researchers are going beyond numbers to better understand students’ university experience…
By Kim Van Haren Saskia Stinson makes a difference in others’ lives, every day. Whether it’s teaching and supporting students in the Education and Skill…
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate people of African descent, recognize lived experiences of Black people and confront societal truths of anti-black…
By Kim Van Haren Using nature as a teaching or learning tool isn’t new. Research has shown that a therapeutic application of nature and outdoor…
For as long as she can remember, Bachelor of Education student Rachel Dixon has always felt at home in the classroom — in fact, it…
A TRU education professor's project to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action began as a writing exercise among colleagues. Many…
