Rural dementia care focus of new Canada Research Chair
Posted on: November 16, 2022
Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu’s research will focus on improving health equity and quality of life of rural older adults living with dementia.
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For better policy, start with better data
Posted on: November 3, 2022
New research from TRU Gaglardi explores ways to improve well-being in Indigenous communities — starting with the facts.
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Art meets research in equity project
Posted on: October 24, 2022
Longing, Belonging, and Everything in Between: Cultural Mapping of EDI at TRU is on display until Friday, Oct. 28 at the TRU Art Gallery.
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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 researchers awarded over $500,000 through Discovery Grants
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Three Thompson Rivers University researchers have received $590,000 through the federal NSERC Discovery Grants program.
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Audiobooks as a sound learning aid for students
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Associate Professor Paul Simpson, from TRU’s Piping Trades program, has created audiobooks to support students who struggle with reading.
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TRU student awarded prestigious medal for academic excellence
Posted on: June 20, 2022
TRU student Bhavithry Sen Puliparambil has received the Governor General’s Gold Medal for highest academic standing at the graduate level.
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Researcher-in-Residence program gets early national recognition
Posted on: June 20, 2022
The Researcher-in-Residence program has been getting a lot of attention, receiving two honourable mention awards before its 2024 completion.
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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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Research highlights importance of Indigenous food sovereignty
Posted on: June 1, 2022
A research team is proud to receive a CIHR grant for their Indigenous food sovereignty community well-being amidst a pandemic project.
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Research creates pathway for Indigenous knowledge in nursing education
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Researchers at six BC universities are the recipients of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research grant, sharing $683,000 in funding.
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New master’s students learn to create positive change
Posted on: May 11, 2022
TRU’s Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice has received government approval and classes begin in September.
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New partnership strengthens academic ties with US
Posted on: May 6, 2022
TRU has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fulbright Canada to host a series of leading US scholars to teach and conduct research.
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What is a graduate degree?
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Did you know we offer eight master’s degree programs?
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Microbiologist joins prestigious national fellowship
Posted on: May 3, 2022
Microbiologist Naowarat (Ann)) Cheeptham now belongs to a fellowship of Canada’s best post-secondary educators.
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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.
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Better by the dozen: TRU researchers receive grants
Posted on: April 25, 2022
Twelve researchers have been awarded Internal Research Grants, valued at up to $5,000 each.
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Bats, turtles and data: what TRU student researchers are studying this summer
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Twelve TRU students have been awarded NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards to support their research over the summer.
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Recognizing the role of Indigenous nurses
Posted on: April 8, 2022
BC Indigenous Nurses Day is being recognized for the first time on Sunday, April 10, due to the efforts of dedicated nurses.
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Education: a maternal influence?
Posted on: April 4, 2022
New research suggests mothers who graduate from university pass on educational advantages to their daughters, but not their sons.
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