Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
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Partnership develops improved wildfire management August 15, 2024
KAMLOOPS, BC — Thompson Rivers University (TRU), along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service…
TRU joins panel on wildfire challenges July 18, 2024
The power of research, education, technology and collaboration is the focus of a special panel session at next week's Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual…
Radio NL | Kamloops to conduct another Point-In-Time homeless count this October June 12, 2024
Alum and City of Kamloops Community and Emergency Supports Supervisor Natasha Hartson says the city will be conducting another Point-In-Time homeless count this fall. “The…
Castanet | TRU researchers say enclosed cat patios help reduce risk to local wildlife, outdoor cats June 12, 2024
Research by alum Denise King and economics professor Peter Tsigaris explores the perceived impact outdoor pet cats have on wildlife and the risk they face…
Education News Canada | Research and recognition propel student success June 6, 2024
New alum Casey Hopper is grateful for research opportunities he was able to be part of as a student. Read more
Research and recognition propel student success June 3, 2024
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
Protecting wildlife, one catio at a time May 29, 2024
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
Lived experience holds new hope for BC’s toxic drug crisis March 19, 2024
Nearly 50 pieces of artwork line the halls of TRU’s School of Trades and Technology building. It may not be what you expect to see…
Home-grown solutions for tackling housing gaps March 6, 2024
Inspiration can come from anywhere during the planning phase of a research project. Some find their focus in exploring timely issues, filling literature gaps or…
TRU introduces Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency October 24, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is on the precipice of establishing an Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency after endorsement by Senate at…
Discovery Grants boost student assistance for TRU researchers August 29, 2023
From programmable robots and machine learning to old-growth forests and ecosystem reclamation, six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have received a total of $912,500 through…
Business research taps power of people with disabilities March 24, 2023
In 2004, Selali Tettevi left her home country of Ghana to further her education and start a nursing career in Canada. Four years later, her…
Will Garrett-Petts building understanding about Canada March 6, 2023
Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, professor of English and vice-president Research (interim) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is a strong proponent of undergraduate research, creating opportunities for…
Syrian refugee mothers need support, says researcher February 22, 2023
As a community researcher, Dr. Joyce O’Mahony helps to advance community goals and science. For her multi-year study, which explores how Syrian refugee mothers access…
Rural dementia care focus of new Canada Research Chair November 16, 2022
A new faculty member at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Nursing and Population Health. Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu’s…
Lecture series explores research journey November 1, 2022
Their research, teaching and service bring together different communities and world views for societal change. Now they're newly appointed full professors and sharing insights into…
Researcher-in-Residence program gets early national recognition June 20, 2022
The Researcher-in-Residence (RiR) program, a three-year pilot project initiative between the City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University (TRU), has been getting a lot of…
TELUS renews support of carbon accounting program February 4, 2022
TELUS has renewed its support of the Community Carbon Accounting Program (C2AP) at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics for the next three…
Program makes research more accessible to students January 20, 2022
Nearly 70 first- and second-year students participated in research in the classroom in the 2021 fall semester as part of TRU’s Research Coach program. Now…
