Does enough wind blow through TRU to supply some of the university’s energy needs? If so, would it make sense to have one or more…

Winter has TRU's environmental programs and research coordinator James Gordon thinking about his 19th century ancestors, driving a horse and buggy through the ice and snow—no heater,…

From unique research and partnerships, to major funding for students and momentous campus events, TRU’s 45th year as an institution has been a memorable one.…

Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) has pledged $250,000 towards the creation of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair position at…

In the past, carpooling to TRU has been difficult to arrange—under-utilized, inconsistent, and not very well-known. However, with rising parking and transportation costs, and a…

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Club (ELC) argued its way to first place of 24 teams at the 12th annual UBC Environmental Law Group Negotiation…

The thermometer’s dropping. Deadlines approaching. ‘Tis the season—end-of-term, that is. Here are a few ways to take a break and rejuvenate as the semester winds to…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Director of Environment and Sustainability, Jim Gudjonson, makes his way up a mountain in Patagonia.[/caption]   Recently TRU's Director of Environment and…

TRU’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact while encouraging others to do the same has earned it another distinction from the Association for the Advancement…

TRU microbiologist Dr. Naowarat Cheeptham and Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada biologist and TRU Adjunct Professor Dr. Cori Lausen have been awarded a $75,000 USD…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] A scene from a cattle drive outside of Williams Lake. Photo: Sarah Huggins on Flickr.[/caption]   The Ministry of Advanced Education…

Humans depend upon high levels of ecosystem biodiversity, but due to climate change and changes in land use, biodiversity loss is greater now than at…

Thompson Rivers University’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment while encouraging others to do the same has earned it a gold STARS rating…

By Pam Erikson Instead of just talking about environmental concerns, TRU geography students took action through six crowdfunded projects to raise awareness, purchase needed equipment…

What is one action you can pledge this year to reduce your carbon footprint? The university’s department of Environment and Sustainability put the question to…

A new TRU-led research project, funded by Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) and Genome Canada, aims to improve the strategies for monitoring the impact of…

Climate change is often considered a problem too big to solve. Dr. Lauchlan Fraser, TRU professor and former Canada Research Chair in Community and Ecosystem…

By Kara Evans It has been four years in the making, but good things come to those who wait as the Brown Family House of…

The CommUnity Innovation Lab (CIL) February 2-5, 2015 WHAT IS CIL? CIL is a full-scale, multi-sector, citizen-inspired engagement process that empowers people from communities of…

   by  agrilifetoday      TRU’s Print Services is now offering students, faculty, and staff the option of using a forest-free based paper that is a…