Co-op award winner learns how to thrive April 1, 2026
Ruth Solomon Befikadu had a fairly clear picture of what co-op would look like before she started. A self-described reserved person, the fifth-year Bachelor of…
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Funding boosts TRU robotics innovation to help combat wildfires across B.C. October 10, 2025
As wildfires continue to affect communities across British Columbia, researchers at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are turning to technology to help reduce risks and improve…
TRU hosts free engineering workshop for female and non-binary teens February 6, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science,…
TRU-UBCO team up for success with EcoHaven May 22, 2024
An interdisciplinary approach paired with passion is behind an international win for students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO).…
Castanet | TRU, UBCO students' celebrated fireproof home design will be built at Honour Ranch May 17, 2024
After clinching a second place finish in the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge last month, TRU and UBC Okanagan students say they're…
Engineering competition connects students and alumni April 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring An innovative idea, effective work distribution and engaging presentation skills were the keys to victory for team five at the 2024 Acres…
The Omega | Women in Engineering to host free robotics workshop for young women and non-binary students April 10, 2024
TRU’s Women in Engineering will welcome female and non-binary high school students from grades eight to 12 to a free robotics workshop on campus on…
Castanet | Kamloops Innovation, TRU students start program to help businesses apply AI tech April 9, 2024
Kamloops Innovation's newest program aims to help local businesses adopt AI technology with the assistance of computer science and engineering students. "Businesses will have the…
Education News Canada | Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students April 3, 2024
TRU is hosting a free workshop this month for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science, technology, engineering and…
Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students April 2, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science,…
Castanet | Thompson Rivers University’s new engineering program offers real-life experience to prepare students for workforce February 28, 2024
New and unique programs offered at TRU allow students to receive a world-class education and relevant real-life experience that prepares them for the workforce. The…
Ongoing passion lands alum among elite designers January 2, 2024
Never stop learning. That’s the advice from Brandon Loehr, a senior civil designer, YouTube content creator and alum from TRU's Engineer Design and Drafting program,…
CBC Kamloops | TRU Computer Engineering December 19, 2023
TRU is launching a new computer engineering program, the first of its kind in BC's Interior. Interim Associate Vice-President Academic Dr. Faheem Ahmed speaks with…
CFJC Today | TRU launching five-year computer engineering program December 18, 2023
TRU's new Computer Engineering program, which will begin in autumn 2024, aims to give students a broad background in the theory and application of hardware…
New Computer Engineering program opens doors to in-demand careers December 18, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is launching a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing industry demand for engineers across technology sectors. Set…
Cottage Life | Cottage Q&A: Should I add a dormer to my cottage? November 2, 2023
Want to add a dormer to your house? Dale Parkes, co-chair of the architectural and engineering technology program, provides insight. Read more
Discovery Grants boost student assistance for TRU researchers August 29, 2023
From programmable robots and machine learning to old-growth forests and ecosystem reclamation, six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have received a total of $912,500 through…
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Engineering and business education leads to dynamic career May 1, 2023
Diony Duraes Santos (MBA ’19) is an accomplished engineer who has worked in seven countries, is fluent in four languages and holds two master’s degrees,…
TRU partners with program that empowers youth January 26, 2023
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon welcome high-school students to its Kamloops campus thanks to a new partnership with Shad Canada. Shad is an educational…
