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…

The holiday season can be a fun and busy time with shopping, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. Unfortunately, with all the gift-giving…

In the spirit of looking back as the year draws to a close, we savour the highlights of 2014 at Thompson Rivers University with the…

In its commitment to steadily reduce its carbon footprint over the short, mid, and long term, Thompson Rivers University has released a bold plan that…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] The backing of International Sweater Day is one of the outreach efforts by TRU's Office of Environment and Sustainability. On campus…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Dr. David Hill is one of five TRU researchers recently awarded an NSERC Discovery Grant.[/caption] Read: 5 Faculty Awarded NSERC Discovery…

A diverse and sensitive ecosystem near Wells Gray Park will become an exclusive living laboratory for Thompson Rivers University students. Longtime TRU supporters Roland and…

Because of a longstanding interest in the environment, helping animals, and making a difference, volunteering to be the coordinator for the annual Shoreline Cleanup made…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] A new development in Dr. John Church's cattle research will be to use unmanned aerial drones to monitor the health of…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] TRU professor Lachlan Fraser (left) finds his research can take him around the world, including a trip into the grasslands of…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] In a blind taste test, could you tell the difference between tap water and bottled? Take the taste test challenge and…

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2014 edition of TRU's Bridges Magazine. By Anita Rathje and Linda Komori Researchers at TRU are collaborating with…

http://youtu.be/2vynyJjk0fs The department of Environment and Sustainability wants your input into future directions at TRU by completing an online survey. For your efforts, you have…