Student research continues during pandemic
Posted on: December 17, 2020
Eleven student research projects were supported through TRU’s flagship UREAP program, which provides $6000 to students to conduct original research.
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Lepin investment in graduate education climbs
Posted on: December 14, 2020
Eight TRU grad students have been awarded the $6,000 Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards based on outstanding achievement in course work and research.
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Sifting through dirt’s DNA
Posted on: December 9, 2020
A new Genome BC-funded project will standardize how environmental DNA is measured in microbial soil communities.
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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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New website supports essential health workers
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The Nursing The Future website and online community launched this week, establishing an online network for new RNs and LPNs to find support, make connections and access professional development.
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Law professor finds success in Supreme Court of Canada
Posted on: November 25, 2020
In February, Dr. Ruby Dhand was part of a legal team intervening in a charter challenge. The Supreme Court of Canada has now recognized the voices and rights of people with mental health or addiction histories in a precedent-setting ruling.
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A remarkable year for TRU research
Posted on: November 19, 2020
The Annual Report on Research is an online collection that highlights the groundbreaking research projects that have taken place at TRU in 2019-2020.
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Children’s books send a message of hope and empathy
Posted on: November 17, 2020
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) English Professor George Johnson released his first children’s picture book “How Hope Became an Activist” in October through UK publisher Dixi Books.
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Snake research garners prestigious scholarship
Posted on: November 6, 2020
Graduate student Dana Eye has been awarded the Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health for her groundbreaking rattlesnake research.
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What does the movie cameo say about our culture?
Posted on: November 3, 2020
Joceline Anderson’s book, Stars and Silhouettes, published last month. She presents a virtual lecture on Nov. 4 to discuss her research on the history of the cameo role in film.
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