Research

Undergrad research “paves the way” to the future

Posted on: March 17, 2021

Eleven exceptional natural science and engineering undergrads have been awarded $7500 scholarships to conduct research over the summer.

TRU genomics lab receives $850K investment from feds

Posted on: March 3, 2021

New funds from the federal government through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation will enable a world-class genomic research lab at Thompson Rivers University.

Wendy Margett, MScES, at studying the invasive smallmouth bass at BC's Cultus Lake.

Provincial graduate scholarships support environmental research

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Graduate students Wendy Margett, Chloe Howarth, Hannah Allen, and Breanne McAmmond have been awarded $15,000 BC Graduate Scholarships.

Province partners with Interior universities on COVID-19 research

Posted on: February 18, 2021

The B.C. Ministry of Health is investing in B.C. Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities across the province.

TRU, City, Mitacs launch Researcher-in-Residence program

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Dr. Cheryl Gladu has been appointed the new Researcher-in-Residence (RiR), marking the start of a three-year collaboration between the City, TRU and Mitacs that will provide valuable research to benefit the community.

Restaurant research serves up takeaways on industry’s recovery

Posted on: February 4, 2021

Undergrad Josh Parker found diversification and clearer communication with customers have helped restaurant owners during the pandemic.

TRU Indigenous mental health expert addresses Senate on changes to MAID

Posted on: February 2, 2021

Rod McCormick testified as a witness before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs about Bill C7, an act to amend the Criminal Code (medial assistance in dying, or MAID).

Law and science combine to answer vital COVID-19 questions

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Dr. Ruby Dhand leads a collaborative, multidisciplinary research project to understand barriers to justice during the pandemic for those who live with disabilities.

An image of PHP Conference Committee members Archisman Mitra, Jenna Churchill, Kristen Jacobsen, Julye-Anne McKenny

Philosophy, History and Politics Conference goes virtual

Posted on: January 19, 2021

In a year when connecting with others has been a challenge, the organizers of TRU’s Philosophy, History and Politics Undergraduate Conference faced a dilemma: cancel, or hold it virtually.