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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers push to keep lower leave eligibility

Posted on: November 2, 2020

Dr. Lindsey McKay is part of a national research team recommending that Canada keep its national eligibility requirements for EI benefits like parental leave low, post-pandemic.