The classroom in the Big Little Science Centre was electric with energy. Grade 8 boys and girls gathered around tables and explored wires, batteries, magnets…
For Indigenous people involved in criminal law cases, subtle differences in courtroom communication like an accent, amount of eye contact or tone could mean the…
“I have a ton of respect and gratitude for Open Learning.” –Deb Bartlette Forty years ago, the provincial government created the Open Learning Institute in order…
The Kamloops Marathon is a prime example of the old adage that great things often have small beginnings. Started in 2012 with over 300 registrations…
When Will Primrose isn't combining chemicals, he's mixing words. The third-year chemistry student has opted for a minor that's not typical among his science peers:…
Matthew McIsaac has landed the best summer job of his life. Not only is the fourth-year biology student being paid to do research, he is…
More than 150 Indigenous and allied researchers from across Canada arrive at TRU next week for the National Gathering of Graduate Students. The gathering is geared…
In recognition of July 1 being Canada Day, the Newsroom took a quick walk around campus, asking people for their thoughts on Canada. Drawing a…
Happy anniversary. TRU's longstanding partnership with the Shanghai Institute of Technology turned 15 this year, making it one of TRU’s most successful international collaborations because…
It’s time to start reusing with the TRU Fill it Forward Programs! As of July 4th, 2018 TRU has three Fill it Forward programs running:…
A refreshing number of food venues at TRU are open this summer—food trucks, too—offering great breakfast and lunch fare and frozen treats. Take a break…
Bike to Work Week, Bike to School Week and Go By Bike Week—whatever you call it, the goal is the same: offsetting pollution through cycling.…
Four exceptional TRU graduate students will share in federal entrance scholarships valued at a total of $70,000. The Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) program support students…
Hear those fast-approaching footsteps behind you? They’re the SportChek Kamloops Marathon gaining momentum and about to pull up alongside you. This year's event is July…
TRU is making big moves to expand student housing with the purchase of the six-building private rental complex, Upper College Heights. Along with the acquisition,…
Ground broke Friday on the second building of the university’s on-campus neighbourhood community, The Reach. Kamloops-based developer Kelson Group is constructing Legacy Square, a five-storey,…
As indigenization and reconciliation impact campuses and in communities across the country, traditional ways are increasingly being looked to for answers to today's problems. “Now…
Six international delegates–some with the government of Punjab, others with English-speaking universities and technical institutions–paid a special visit to TRU to solidify an existing partnership…
[caption id="attachment_2756533" align="alignright" width="225"] Milad Javdan, TRU Law alumnus and co-author[/caption] TRU Law professor Chris Hunt and alumnus Milad Javdan have co-authored “Apparitions of Doctrines…
A new $180,000 graduate student scholarship fund is being provided to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to support students in priority areas, like science and technology, and boost…
