Diversity and authenticity take centre stage at annual TRU conference April 28, 2025
KAMLOOPS — The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of the annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) on…
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Exploring the role of AI in education, business and society March 18, 2025
By Élise Fenwick Do you ever wonder what the future of education will look like? Picture a room buzzing with energy: industry leaders sharing cutting-edge…
Education News Canada | Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities looks closer at resilience and sustainability January 23, 2025
Delegates come together to build community resilience across British Columbia and beyond at TRU's Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference, Feb. 20-21. "Our communities are feeling…
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…
Castanet | Conference on workplace investigations held at TRU campus June 7, 2024
International specialists recently congregated on campus to discuss workplace investigations, which organizers say are becoming more commonplace. Specialists "can learn from each other," said Law Assistant…
Castanet | Self-guided TRU technology conference will have no presenters, vendors or agenda June 7, 2024
The upcoming EdCamp - a free education conference with no presenters, no vendors and no pre-set agenda - invites participants to build the day’s sessions…
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…
TRU invites all to city’s first education “unconference” group discussion May 28, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the public, particularly educators and anyone else with a strong interest in education, to come out and drive…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Indigenous summit May 7, 2024
Indigenous educator Laura Grizzlypaws is the keynote speaker at the second annual Indigenous Student Leadership Summit in Kamloops. Grizzlypaws shares what this opportunity means to…
Registrations open for workplace investigations conference April 25, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Employers, practitioners, employment lawyers, government officials, academics and human resource professionals are invited to a two-day conference on workplace investigations. The Workplace Investigations…
Castanet | TRU invites public to conference that will examine privilege, anti-racism April 15, 2024
TRU is putting out an open invitation to a two-day conference where attendees will be able to learn about the unearned, unspoken advantages some possess.…
Education News Canada | Sustainability conference focuses on solving community-based issues December 6, 2023
Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, TRU invites the campus and local communities to a conversation on sustainability and resilience. "A…
Sustainability conference aims for solutions December 5, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus and local communities to a conversation…
Castanet | TRU partnership secures funding for summer statistics conference July 19, 2023
TRU has partnered with the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, bringing in funding for a statistics conference in August. "I'm excited about the opportunities that our…
Exploring the future of managing wildfires July 7, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Master of Science in Environmental Science student Leona Shepherd feels inspired to change how wildfire management is approached. After attending the…
Radio NL | Robert Hanlon talks about this week's symposium on China and trade May 10, 2021
Political scientist Robert Hanlon talks with Radio NL about some of the issues up for discussion at this week's China symposium. Hear the interview
Philosophy, History and Politics Conference goes virtual January 19, 2021
In a year when connecting with others has been a challenge, the organizers of Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Philosophy, History and Politics (PHP) Undergraduate Conference…
Hatched at home and avatar physicists: Faculty of Science rolls with COVID changes May 21, 2020
COVID-19 has led to a share of disruptions, but it hasn’t hampered our ability to adapt and to roll with the changes. What follows are just two examples from the Faculty of Science. The first…
Cards of connection February 18, 2020
Stephanie Tate wanted to give new students a boost of motivation as they navigate their first year. She found fresh graduates to share their wisdom…
