TRU secures top spot in sustainability September 9, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has solidified its position at the forefront of environmental sustainability efforts, once again taking the lead in several key areas among…
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Empowering TRU students: scholarships fuel research and success August 27, 2025
In a remarkable boost to their academic futures, 24 graduate students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU), including six Indigenous scholars, have collectively been awarded over…
Alumni-founded tech company deployed in California wildfires March 31, 2025
By Brandi Thring From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the former TRU students behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways…
Castanet | Well-known author, journalist to give free lecture on geoengineering and climate change January 27, 2025
Gwynne Dyer, author of Intervention Earth, breaks down the climate crisis at the Science Revealed Dean's Lecture at TRU on Feb. 19. “It’s a wonderful…
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…
Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities looks closer at resilience and sustainability January 22, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues vital conversations on building more resilient and sustainable communities at the second Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference. Expanding…
Award-winning journalist offers climate solutions at public lecture January 16, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Climate engineering may be the necessary bridge to get us through the climate crisis without a catastrophe, argues journalist Gwynne Dyer, author of…
CTV News Vancouver | Calls to improve B.C. building codes as fires rage in California January 10, 2025
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says climate change is leading to a prolonged and more hazardous wildfire season here in B.C. “The fires are getting…
Global News Morning BC | L.A. wildfires January 10, 2025
Wildfire experts in B.C. are keeping a close eye on the situation unfolding south of the border. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan shares his insight. Watch…
La Presse | Fires near Los Angeles: Why are they so devastating? January 10, 2025
Why did the Los Angeles fires spread so quickly? Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Story in French. Read more
CFJC Today | TRU wildfire researcher identifies similar factors between Los Angeles fires and past B.C. wildfires of note January 10, 2025
Like all the notable fires B.C. has dealt with since 2017, wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the Los Angeles fires have three factors at…
Castanet | Wildfire expert says B.C. could learn lessons from deadly blazes raging in Southern California January 9, 2025
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the similar conditions fuelling extreme fires in southern California and BC. “I’d say in some ways we have it…
The Edmonton Journal | Why Alberta and B.C. are still grappling with the threat of winter 'zombie' wildfires | January 8, 2025
In the first part of the 2024 fire season, most of the first 500,000 hectares burned were the result of fires that started in the…
Maclean's | Ten climate predictions for 2025 January 7, 2025
In Kamloops, where almost 700,000 acres burn annually, TRU is stepping up with with a solution - North America’s first wildfire management program, launching Sept.…
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…
Fraser Valley Current | Scientists say some wildfires shouldn't be put out. The weather is making that more difficult. December 12, 2024
Wildfire experts question how effective fuel-reduction efforts can be in reducing fire danger, given the role of severe weather. Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Read…
CFJC Today | TRU professor receives $100,000 grant for research into parks and climate resilience December 11, 2024
Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and a team of researchers will explore the role of parks…
Visiting Sri Lankan scholar collaborates on disaster resilience project December 5, 2024
As the world faces increasingly devastating impacts of climate change like flooding, drought and wildfires, what can be learned about disaster resilience from the practices…
Alum rekindles a cultural connection to fire December 2, 2024
By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…
Castanet | TRU solar panel project to see 540 solar panels installed by March 2025 November 15, 2024
Five hundred and forty solar panels are expected to be up and running by March of next year, providing more clean energy to help power…
