Funding boosts 21 new research projects March 7, 2018
Congratulations to the 21 researchers who received 2018 Internal Research Fund awards. The fund provides a maximum of $100,000 annually to support research with the…
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A place for all voices in research March 2, 2018
[caption id="attachment_2636837" align="alignright" width="532"] The 2018 Knowledge Makers.[/caption] For design student Lyle Paul, it was an opportunity to spend two days exploring a topic he’s…
So many reasons to be a researcher February 26, 2018
During Reading Week, TRU played host to experts from across North America — and Australia — who were here to identify ways to promote inclusivity in…
Improving access to healthcare for refugee women February 22, 2018
It has been over two years since the first wave of Syrian immigrant families began settling in Canada, and Dr. Joyce O’Mahony wants to better…
How a nurse turned a passion for humanity into a career January 18, 2018
She travels thousands of miles to help people in some of the poorest places on the planet. Nurse practitioner Patrice Gordon has seen the face…
School of Nursing bearing witness over Senate January 15, 2018
December’s Senate meeting welcomed two new members to the floor. Casually attired but rich in symbolism, Kenkeknem and Ckenmim’elt are a reminder of our collective…
Hull receives lifetime achievement award January 11, 2018
Melodie Hull, an Open Learning Faculty Member since 2003, has received a 2017 Nursing Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement, conferred through the the Association of…
Top 15 TRU stories of 2017 December 20, 2017
2017 has been another transformative year at TRU and this time around in our annual wrap up, we’re highlighting 15 stories of TRU students, alum…
Ten students awarded undergraduate research grants November 21, 2017
Is there value in support groups for social workers? What unique challenges to Indigenous nursing students face? These are just a couple of the questions…
Hospital volunteer wins scholarship to study Nursing November 8, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
From shorts to scrubs: Nursing student is on her game November 1, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
$90,000 awarded to undergraduate research apprentices October 31, 2017
Researchers at TRU and their students were given a $90,000 boost this week, through the Undergraduate Research Apprentice program. The program provides $3,000 grants that…
Nursing student lives the active life he promotes October 20, 2017
They’re community builders, athletes, volunteers and scholars. In our TRU Trailblazers series, we’re profiling some of our 2017 major scholarship winners. Read on to meet…
Fall Convocation 2017 recap October 20, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzDeV8Nn9Jc Fall Convocation was another success, with about 300 graduates receiving credentials from certificates to masters degrees from the eight schools and faculties across…
Graduate student awards nearly double October 19, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2499137" align="alignright" width="438"] From top left: Jessica Bauer, Douglas Terpsma, Stephanie Winton, Jordann Foster, Priscilla Edewor, Ken Lepin, Hemali Gawde and Elyssa Krutop.[/caption] Kamloops…
No. 1 concern for older adults living with health conditions? Transportation October 11, 2017
They’ve spent more than a year gathering the voices of older adults living in BC’s Interior, and now, thanks to a Michael Smith Foundation for…
Convocation by the numbers: Fall 2017 October 10, 2017
Fall colours are upon us and not only does that mean an invigorating crispness in the air, but also the warmth and celebration that comes…
Pioneering entrepreneur to address fall graduates October 10, 2017
An entrepreneur whose career successes have brought international attention and tourism to BC's Okanagan region will address TRU's class of 2017 on Oct. 13. Mr. Anthony von Mandl, founder of…
University gift is largest ever October 5, 2017
Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce its largest-ever single donation. Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU a personal donation…
Talk to the Experts: Donna Murnaghan discusses the Master of Nursing and more October 5, 2017
TRU's new Master of Nursing is now an option for registered nurses wanting to elevate their career options, whether through a deeper understanding of the profession or…
