Faculty member advocates for Indigenous rights
Posted on: December 5, 2022
BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health Dr. Rod McCormick is involved with several national organizations to provide his expertise.
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83-year-old student proves learning is for life
Posted on: November 15, 2022
Cecil Mercer left school after Grade 8 at age 15; 68 years later, he’s back in class at TRU, earning credits while sharing life experiences.
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Lecture series explores research journey
Posted on: November 1, 2022
The Inaugural Professorial Lectures on Nov. 8 and 22 showcase the work of newly appointed full professors Gloria Ramirez and Courtney Mason.
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Pandemic lessons on lesson plans
Posted on: October 28, 2022
The chair of TRU’s School of Education saw how the pivot from traditional classroom teaching impacted higher education during the pandemic.
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New Early Childhood Education Centre features welcoming local art
Posted on: October 18, 2022
TRU’s new Early Childhood Education Centre features a tiled Diversitree artwork by local artist Bill Frymire.
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Early Childhood Education Centre opening worth the wait
Posted on: October 11, 2022
TRU’s new Early Childhood Education Centre has opened to provide much-needed space for kids, students, educators and researchers.
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Expanding our definition of bereavement
Posted on: September 9, 2022
Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Dr. Rebecca Sanford’s research looks at expanding our view of who can and should access support.
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Research team looks at full-circle sustainability
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Dr. Bala Nikku looks at pressing societal challenges by examining ways to adopt a circular economy, after receiving a research grant.
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TRU researcher renewed as Canada Research Chair
Posted on: June 2, 2022
The federal government has announced the renewal of Canada Research Chair Dr. Mukwa Musayett (Shelly Johnson) at TRU.
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New book captures critical voices on special education
Posted on: April 28, 2022
Kim Calder Stegemann and Nan Stevens’s new book takes a look at how the education of students with diverse abilities has evolved over time.
Read moreTRU research studies disaster-resilient communities
Posted on: April 4, 2022
Dr. Bala Nikku will look at community science and social work in natural hazards and disasters after receiving a special research grant.
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Provincial scholarships recognize graduate research at TRU
Posted on: February 17, 2022
Camille Roberge, Veronica McKelvey, Morgan Whitehouse and Jeneen Herns-Jensen have been awarded BC Graduate Scholarships worth $15,000 each.
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Funding supports early childhood educators
Posted on: November 22, 2021
An anonymous donor is contributing $1.4 million to expand a peer-mentoring program for early childhood educators.
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From Ghana to Canada, with Odo (love)
Posted on: August 16, 2021
Meet Odo Nkum, a TRU alum who is leading women to recovery in her community.
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Pop in to ESTR’s virtual spring market
Posted on: March 4, 2021
After successfully launching their first ever online, virtual pop-up market this past Christmas, TRU’s Education and Skills program is back with a Spring Pop-Up Market.
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ESTR’s Market goes virtual
Posted on: December 18, 2020
ESTR’s Market opened as an online pop-up market for a short time before the holiday season and they hope to do it again soon.
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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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Research finds peer support essential to ECE resiliency
Posted on: October 26, 2020
A provincewide network of peer mentors for early childhood educators developed by a TRU researcher is already showing benefits.
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Research equips teachers for pandemic challenges
Posted on: October 1, 2020
TRU researchers are working with Kamloops teachers on a project to improve learning opportunities for students during a pandemic.
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Understanding the impact of social justice in Canadian high schools
Posted on: July 16, 2020
Dr. Manu Sharma aims to better understand what is taking place in diverse communities and how some high schools are setting themselves apart as leaders.
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