Student research fellowships create links between campus and community May 12, 2020
Youssef Ekladuce When it comes to building a bridge between the campus and the community, Thompson Rivers University’s students are its greatest assets. Which is…
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Research at TRU: A year worth celebrating November 4, 2019
What is research? At TRU, we believe research helps to inform, and to answer questions large and small. We believe that research is for everyone,…
TRU opens doors to Community Scholars October 30, 2019
As an open access research university, TRU prides itself on reducing barriers. Which is why we are thrilled to announce that TRU has joined the…
Research pinpoints why tech firms choose Kamloops October 24, 2019
Because high-tech firms are synonymous with efficiency and innovation, most cities are actively recruiting them. Knowing this, Dr. Laura Lamb and then-graduate student Nicole Bruce…
Learning through a unique lens September 26, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Research reclaims disturbed ecosystems September 19, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
InfoNews Vernon | Don't be ssscared: The 7 snakes of the Thompson-Okanagan June 7, 2019
TRU's Karl Larsen shares some slithery insights into the seven snakes of the Thompson-Okanagan. Read more
From earthquakes to wildfires. What are the human impacts? May 29, 2019
This story first appeared in the spring 2019 edition of Bridges Magazine: The Sustainability Issue. Bridges is the official publication of TRU alumni and friends,…
Kamloops This Week | Lac du Bois: Assessing an ‘endangered ecosystem’ May 23, 2019
TRU faculty from Natural Resource Science are part of a group looking at preserving the Lac du Bois grasslands, which are deemed an “endangered ecosystem.”…
Researchers team up to protect BC’s forested watersheds May 7, 2019
Interior university coalition funds disaster prevention research initiatives KAMLOOPS—B.C.’s forests and watersheds have taken a beating over the past few years. Wildfires, floods, landslides, and…
New program opens doors to research early April 25, 2019
[caption id="attachment_2950710" align="alignright" width="572"] Students in VISA 1010, 2D Creative Design will have their work on display at the Kamloops Art Gallery until June 29.[/caption]…
Research answers community health questions April 11, 2019
Five projects have been awarded Health Research Cluster Grants, as a means of developing research teams designed to address local community health questions. These grants…
Truly becoming: learning intersections in leadership March 28, 2019
As she approaches completion of her Interdisciplinary Studies degree, Payton Comazzetto has a collection of academic experiences that are so rich and diverse that future…
SNC-Lavalin affair March 7, 2019
Dr. Craig E. Jones, Q.C. Dr. Craig E. Jones, Q.C. is available to speak to the current issues surrounding the SNC-Lavalin affair. Craig is a…
Working with HIV children in Uganda March 1, 2019
Dr. Bonnie Fournier It took 10 years and untold determination, but Dr. Bonnie Fournier was not giving up on helping school children living with HIV…
Provincial rent bank funding a relief for advocates February 26, 2019
News that BC’s budget allocates $10 million to the first-ever provincially-funded rent bank comes as a relief to Dr. Ehsan Latif, and to many other…
New Health Research Cluster Grants focus on community collaboration February 5, 2019
Last spring, researchers from TRU and Interior Health came together to discuss the need for collaboration to foster research partnerships that address key community health…
Healing through everyday acts of kinship January 23, 2019
[caption id="attachment_2947179" align="alignright" width="428"] The girl's group, facilitated by Dr. Natalie Clark and Elder Minnie Kenoras.[/caption] The emotional health and well-being of Indigenous youth has…
Undergraduate research: Invaluable experience gets funding boost January 21, 2019
The Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program now gives students more reason than ever before to complete their own, independent research projects. The UREAP was developed…
First Interior university research funding opportunity opens December 13, 2018
TRU researchers are encouraged to apply for the first research granting opportunity as part of the Interior University Research Coalition/Tri-University Partnership Research Fund. Special Call:…
