Counting the hidden costs of wildfire August 17, 2026
A wildfire can damage a community without burning a single building. During a prolonged smoke event, emergency room visits may rise for both respiratory and…
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TRU researchers awarded nearly $595,000 in SSHRC funding July 23, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have secured nearly $595,000 in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) through a series…
TRU celebrates graduates and expands partnerships in China June 17, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is marking another milestone in its long-standing partnerships with Tianjin University of Technology (TUT) and Shanghai Institute of Technology (SIT), with…
New Canada Research Chair to study climate change, wildfires and inequality May 15, 2026
A new Canada Research Chair at Thompson Rivers University will examine how climate change, wildfires and environmental inequality affect the health and economic well-being of…
Work-integrated learning research at TRU wins international recognition April 30, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty and students are earning international recognition for their contributions to work-integrated learning (WIL), receiving a Best Paper Award and an…
TRU and Universidad EIA launch new accelerated pathways to graduate studies April 13, 2026
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and Universidad EIA in Colombia are excited to announce an innovative articulation agreement creating accelerated pathways to graduate studies for EIA…
Indigenous industry leader brings real-world perspective to TRU’s future lawyers December 5, 2025
On November 19, students in Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Faculty of Law First Nations Governance and Economic Development class got a firsthand look at Indigenous-led…
Click, explore, celebrate: TRU Gaglardi launches interactive annual report November 24, 2025
Fresh off the virtual press, the annual report from Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics invites readers to explore the…
TRU lecture explores how entrepreneurs can think — and act — globally November 17, 2025
What does it take to grow a business across borders — right from day one? That’s the question at the heart of an upcoming talk…
Healing, greening, innovating: TRU research responds to Canada’s big questions November 12, 2025
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has released its 2024-2025 research report, showcasing a wide range of studies…
TRU students shine at BC MBA Games November 5, 2025
Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) MBA Games team delivered a standout performance at the 10th annual BC MBA Games, held Oct. 24 to 26 at Vancouver…
From classroom to community: TRU student powers heritage park proposal October 3, 2025
What if you could explore Kamloops’ history in a vivid, immersive way that brought old storefronts, vintage cars and steamboats to life? The Kamloops Heritage…
Conservation and collaboration: bridging Indigenous knowledge and scholarly research September 19, 2025
In a world where conservation efforts increasingly recognize the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development, innovative research initiatives are crucial. Leading this important work…
The Hub | Canada is under threat. Now would be a good time to start sorting ourselves out January 31, 2025
"A weak dollar, a health care system justified by only the memory of Tommy Douglas, and an unpredictable administration south of the border all present…
The Conversation | International students’ housing challenges call for policy action January 31, 2025
School of Education faculty member Dr. Ted Howe leads an ongoing longitudinal research study that sheds light on the lived experiences of international students. Read more
CFJC Today | TRU job fair connects best and brightest to red-hot employment market January 31, 2025
The annual job fair was held Thursday (Jan. 30), where employers from all over B.C. and even as far away as Quebec came to recruit…
CFJC Today | ‘We want an election’: Kamloops MP among opposition members calling for federal government shakeup December 19, 2024
There are headlines of instability among the federal Liberal caucus, but political scientist Dr. Robert Hanlon says there is a very real day-to-day impact with…
Research fellow program reduces carbon footprints December 18, 2024
By Élise Fenwick Net-Zero emissions by 2050; this is Canada’s lofty, yet necessary goal to help keep the world safe for future generations. A few…
Gift supports research on climate resilience December 10, 2024
KAMLOOPS – A $100,000 donation will fund new research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that explores the role of British Columbia’s parks in climate resilience,…
Armchair Mayor | TRU students tackle population dynamics and policy November 18, 2024
A group of four undergraduate students highlighted economic issues facing Canada at the recent Bank of Canada's Governor's Challenge. "Watching our students confidently present their…
