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
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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…
TRU hosts provincial discussion on academic integrity October 21, 2019
TRU is taking a leading role for academic integrity by initiating conversations and strengthening relationships with academic partners across BC. On Friday, Oct. 18, TRU…
TRU wins national education award for Indigenous student research mentoring June 13, 2019
KAMLOOPS–Thompson Rivers University has won the 2019 Alan Blizzard Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) for its unique, collaborative…
Rain research: Mitigating floods, examining climate change April 15, 2019
When a raindrop falls alone in a forest, and nobody is around to see it, where does it go? And how much builds up? Arts…
Law students host influential speakers at annual conference February 23, 2019
TRU’s Society of Law Students Conference Committee wrapped up a successful two-day event on February 8—Pursuing Progress: Transforming Law in the 21st Century—bringing law students,…
From Anne Frank to Donald Trump: annual conference inspires thoughtful debate January 31, 2019
Arguments about Anne Frank’s happiness, morality in virtual spaces, political homophobia in Russia and if Donald Trump is actually a fascist took the spotlight for…
Presenting a preponderance of plastic March 13, 2018
These days, the news is full of photos of beaches covered with plastic bottles and other litter, oceans strewn with plastic bags floating like jelly…
Despite climate challenges, the future looks bright for BC wines October 17, 2017
[caption id="attachment_2496966" align="alignright" width="388"] Dr. John Hull, Associate Professor, Tourism.[/caption] In 1990, there were 17 grape wineries in British Columbia; today there are more than…
Cope Watson shares her research on part-time university teaching June 9, 2017
Dr. Georgann Cope Watson, Sessional Lecturer in the School of Education (Faculty of Education and Social Work), recently had an opportunity to share her research - focusing…
Tourism student set for Big Apple May 26, 2017
Vivek Punwani is set for an all-expenses paid trip to New York City for the Professional Convention Management (PCMA) Education Conference this June after taking…
Clean sweep for undergrad chemistry researchers May 23, 2017
Isra Jaffar and Tyson Bodor were awarded Best Poster Presentation and Runner-Up, respectively, in the Analytical Chemistry division of the Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry…
TRU a leading voice in intercultural education research March 16, 2017
Since a team of TRU researchers first launched the inaugural Learning at Intercultural Intersections Research Conference in 2015, the focus has expanded to reflect the…
Community and campus connectedness key to violence prevention February 2, 2017
Amber Huva, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager, attended the 2017 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Conference: A NASPA Strategies Conference in Austin, Texas.…
Green Chemistry conference gives students taste of applied research July 18, 2016
[caption id="attachment_1598712" align="alignright" width="513"] Matt Miller, front left, was joined by members of the TRU Chemistry Biochemistry Club, including Kile McKenna, Trevor Johnson and Stephanie…
Law school building camaraderie June 3, 2016
Despite coming from a big institution and a big city, Harman Bains could not have been more excited to attend law school at TRU where…
Mental health front and centre at conference June 2, 2016
The topic of mental health will be front and centre at an interdisciplinary conference kicking off at TRU today. Dr. Paul Dagg, a Kamloops psychiatrist…
Schmietenknop awarded Woman Leader of Tomorrow May 13, 2015
Acacia Schmietenknop’s tireless dedication to improving the Kamloops community has earned her the national recognition of being a female leader of tomorrow. She was presented…
