When Dr. Nan Stevens’ son penned a story on the life cycle of salmon while in Grade 4, few could’ve predicted it would be published,…
What is community-based research? Put simply, it is an approach to research in which the problem originates in the community — not the university —…
Nearly a decade ago when Terry Kading and Christopher Walmsley began to first notice the big city issues that were knocking on their small city…
A project defining and measuring the intangible concept of trust started with curiosity, conversation and the desire to make universities better. Dr. Ulrich Scheck combined…
For Indigenous people involved in criminal law cases, subtle differences in courtroom communication like an accent, amount of eye contact or tone could mean the…
There’s quality of life, and then there’s “equality of quality of life,” and it is this research that is at the very heart of…
Food security in Canada’s north is generally described as tragic, often focusing on a lack of access to clean water, soaring prices of food shipped…
When Natalie Clark was a Cariboo College student she volunteered on a local crisis line and calls the experience “some of the best training I’ve…
They both discovered their love of chemistry after arriving at TRU. They both aspire to do more. And they both found out at the same…
We know that early childhood education is hugely beneficial for children. And just last week the Conference Board of Canada released a study showing that…
Thompson Rivers University researchers have once again teamed up with community partners as part of an initiative designed to promote social innovation. The Community Driven Research…
They’ve spent more than a year gathering the voices of older adults living in BC’s Interior, and now, thanks to a Michael Smith Foundation for…
Thompson Rivers University’s fifth annual report on research, Building Community Through Research, is a showcase of the world-class research taking place here. The report highlights…
[caption id="attachment_2370261" align="alignright" width="581"] The team involved in the project: “Indigenous Wellness Knowledge in Action: Evaluation of Research Protocol, Processes, Principles in Practice.”[/caption] For 10…
Are you an alumni looking to move back to Kamloops, a working professional, or a student with an amazing startup that has potential to change…
Five TRU researchers will embark on community-driven research projects as part of an initiative to spur social innovation. The Community Driven Research Fund, which was…
Three TRU researchers have recently received Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Engage Grants, allowing them to collaborate with industry, applying their expertise to…
One of the main focuses of Dr. Courtney Mason’s research program is Indigenous food security, so when he arrived at TRU it seemed only natural…
A research partnership that aims to develop smart worksites and ensure more efficient allocation of resources has been named as a Top 10 finalist for…
A research partnership between TRU and Urban Systems Ltd. is getting local and provincial attention. Aaron Coelho, who graduated with his Master of Science in Environmental…
