The Interpreter | Democracy is struggling in South Asia March 12, 2024
"Democracy in South Asia is experiencing a troubling decline," writes Arts faculty member Dr. Saira Bano. "Indicators point towards a consistent backsliding." Read more
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Energeticcity | NPSS students gain insight into local career opportunities at ‘Grow our Own’ event March 12, 2024
Mental health and substance abuse clinician and TRU alum Sarah Cowger was recently the keynote speaker at the ninth annual ‘Grow our Own’ event in…
Radio NL | Climate crisis w/George Johnson March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. George Johnson speaks with Radio NL about the climate crisis, the Eco-Song workshop at TRU on March 16 and Earth Day. Listen…
CFJC Midday | Earth Rights, Human Rights, Food Rights; renowned activist Dr. Vandana Shiva hosting lecture at Thompson Rivers University March 11, 2024
Arts faculty member Robin Westland and Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice student Neha Singh discuss the significance behind environmental activist Dr. Vandana…
CBC Vancouver | New Kamloops exhibit features visual art — and microbiology March 4, 2024
A new exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery is bringing together visual art and microbiology. Science faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham, who inspired the…
Education News Canada | Lecture series ignites minds, inspires change March 1, 2024
A lecture series by Arts faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its third year. Little Lectures, Big…
Lecture series ignites minds, inspires change February 29, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its…
Education News Canada | Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture February 23, 2024
In conjunction with TRU's interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice program, Dr. Vandana Shiva is coming to the university to give a…
Renowned activist explores sustainability and food advocacy in TRU justice lecture February 22, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A global leader in the movement against corporate control of the world’s food systems tackles food sovereignty and sustainability in this year’s Dean…
Canadian HR Reporter | Study finds a ‘variety of myths around sexual harassment’ cause employers not to comply February 13, 2024
Researchers at TRU and the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre have partnered up in a research project to try to understand why sexual harassment persists…
CBC Kamloops | TRU speed friending January 29, 2024
Arts Ambassadors recently hosted a speed friending event for students on campus in Kamloops. "Getting new friends, new connections, is always good," said one of…
As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics January 24, 2024
The Conversation Canada article by TRU Arts faculty member Saira Bano In the lead-up to upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the country’s Human Rights Commission has voiced significant…
The Conversation | As Pakistani election looms, the military maintains its grip on the country’s politics January 24, 2024
"In the lead-up to upcoming general elections in Pakistan, the country’s Human Rights Commission has voiced significant concerns about 'pre-poll rigging' and the 'blatant manipulation' of the…
Radio NL | Sexual harassment in the hospitality industry January 4, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Rochelle Stevenson speaks with Radio NL about her research on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the hospitality industry in Kamloops. Listen…
Castanet | Kamloops research project focuses on sexual harassment in the restaurant industry January 3, 2024
Arts' faculty member Dr. Rochelle Stevenson hopes a research project studying the prevalence of sexual harassment in the Kamloops' hospitality industry will help improve workplace…
International Policy Digest | Understanding Kissinger’s secret China sauce December 11, 2023
"He might have been a world-class war criminal, but Kissinger also understood China on a level few others could," writes political scientist Dr. Saira Bano.…
The Interpreter | COP28: A better climate for US-China relations? December 1, 2023
As the world's top greenhouse gas emitters, China and the US will play a pivotal role in securing consensus at the 2023 United Nations Climate…
Radio NL | George Johnson recognized November 27, 2023
Dr. George Johnson, Arts faculty member and Radio NL's Citizen of the Week, has been recognized by TD Bank for his commitment to environmental sustainability.…
Alleged assassination plot against Sikh separatist could hamper India-US relations November 24, 2023
The Conversation Canada article by TRU Arts faculty member Saira Bano The United States government recently stated it had thwarted a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader…
UNB News | Breaking the silence: Researchers uncovering the hidden struggles of Canada's queer community November 24, 2023
Arts faculty member Dr. Nicholas Hrynyk and colleagues at the University of New Brunswick are examining the often-overlooked issue of anticipated violence within the Canadian…
