Castanet | Professor to give lecture on peer-mentoring program aimed at helping ECEs November 5, 2024
School of Education faculty member Dr. Laura Doan was recently promoted to full professor and, to mark the occasion, will be giving an address at…
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Experts, Faculty and staff, Faculty of Education and Social Work, News releases
Peer mentoring retains early childhood educators, researcher says November 1, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Twelve years ago, Dr. Laura Doan read a staggering statistic. According to the Early Childhood Educators of BC, up to half of the…
Experts, Faculty and staff, Featured, Wildfire
House of Commons hears from Dr. Mike Flannigan on Jasper fires October 30, 2024
By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…
Climate Connections | The quest for climate-resilient cows September 6, 2024
Researchers are working to breed cattle varieties that can thrive in a warming world. Science faculty member Dr. John Church provides insight. Read more
Wildfire
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU drones to replant forests August 26, 2024
Dr. Lauch Fraser -- core researcher at TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency, professor in the department of Natural Resource Science and NSERC Industrial…
Wildfire
Radio NL | Increasing landslide risk August 13, 2024
"With climate change particularly, with increased fire activity expected, the probability of increased landslides is definitely there," says Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker.…
Experts, Faculty and staff, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies, Wildfire
Seedpods and drones: The future of forest reclamation August 1, 2024
By Michelle Pugle British Columbia is experiencing greater wildfires today than ever before in recorded history. This increased wildfire activity has amplified the demand for…
Faculty of Arts, Featured, The Conversation Canada
Faculty member examines care-worker immigration in The Conversation article July 18, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada By Jennifer E. Shaw, assistant professor, TRU Sociology and Politics with Alicia Massie, SFU PhD candidate…
Featured, Wildfire
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…
Faculty and staff, Faculty of Law, Featured, Law Faculty in Action
Supreme Court of Canada cites TRU law faculty member June 28, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled on an appeal dealing with the question of whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to…
CFJC Today | Amateur ornithologists flock to TRU for bird tour May 24, 2024
"We need nature more than we’ve ever needed it before," said avid ornithologist and Professor Emerit Dr. Tom Dickinson during a recent bird tour on campus.…
Invasive Species Council of BC | Of fish tanks and tackle boxes: Invasive Goldfish and Smallmouth bass in BC May 15, 2024
Goldfish pose a significant threat to BC waters by competing with native species for food and preying on their eggs and larvae. Science faculty member…
iNFOnews | Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan March 11, 2024
A rise in solar activity this year could cause an increase in aurora borealis occurrences, which means "the odds at seeing the northern lights in…
Faculty of Arts, Featured, News releases, Research and Graduate Studies
Lecture series ignites minds, inspires change February 29, 2024
KAMLOOPS — A lecture series by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty that focuses on issues of human rights and social justice has returned for its…
Education News Canada | Lecture explores how technology is revolutionizing precision ranching February 27, 2024
Science faculty member Dr. John Church discusses improved 21st-century animal and land management in his lecture at the Inaugural Professorial Lecture series. Read more
Experts, Faculty of Science, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies
Lecture explores how technology is revolutionizing precision ranching February 26, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Today’s precision ranching technologies are sophisticated, diverse and revolutionary. From drones and wireless fencing to livestock GPS ear tags and precision…
Faculty of Law, Featured, Research and Graduate Studies
Lecture examines ag gag laws aimed at concealing animal abuse January 26, 2024
By Kim Van Haren Many would agree that animals deserve to live their lives free from unnecessary pain and suffering. Because animal farms aren’t well…
Sun Peaks Independent News | Managing avalanche risk in Sun Peaks January 18, 2024
Former Adventure Studies faculty member Brad Harrison and current student Madison Adams focus on practising avalanche safety skills and managing avalanche risk at Sun Peaks. Read…
Faculty of Science, Featured, News releases, Research and Graduate Studies, Wildfire
TRU introduces Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency October 24, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is on the precipice of establishing an Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency after endorsement by Senate at…
Alumni, Faculty of Science, Featured
Human action key to polar bear survival October 4, 2023
While polar bears tend to avoid humans and stick to cold climates, advocating for them has taken TRU alum Alysa McCall (BSc Hons ’10) from…
