Art brings research to life through student–professor collaboration October 20, 2025
Political debate, viral cottage cheese recipes and Taylor Swift’s latest album — you’ve probably encountered at least one of these in the last two weeks.…
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Academica | Looking deeper at the international student experience: Study February 4, 2025
In a recent article for The Conversation, faculty member Dr. Ted Howe and international graduate student research assistants Surbhi Sagar and Athira Pushpamgathan discuss the findings…
Science publishes study on wildfire severity co-authored by TRU researcher January 6, 2025
KAMLOOPS — A leading wildfire expert from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada over recent…
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,…
Faculty member advocates for human-centred approach to security in Indo-Pacific strategy December 6, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. Co-authored by Robert Hanlon, associate professor, political science It’s been three decades since the release of the United Nations…
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…
Innovation News Network | Driving global change at Thompson Rivers University’s research centres November 21, 2024
Research at TRU propels innovation and discovery in population health, cultural preservation and environmental resilience. “At TRU, our researchers, faculty, students, and community partners work…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Americans in Kamloops election reaction November 7, 2024
History faculty member Dr. Annie St. John-Stark discusses voting in the US election, its outcome and the future of democracy with CBC Radio's Daybreak Kamloops.…
CFJC Today | "We are going to feel an impact"; Canada braces for promised tariffs after Trump win November 7, 2024
Faculty members Dr. Robert Hanlon, political science and Dr. Oleksandr Kondrashov, social work and organizer of Kamloops’ Stand with Ukraine group, speak to CFJC Today…
Progressive Cattle | Boosting cattle production to new heights November 7, 2024
Natural resource science faculty member Dr. John Church discusses why drones are effective to manage cattle, from tracking cows’ movements to measuring their stress levels.…
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…
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…
Partnership develops improved wildfire management August 15, 2024
KAMLOOPS, BC — Thompson Rivers University (TRU), along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service…
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 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…
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…
Researchers receive major federal funding June 14, 2024
Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers have been awarded a combined total of $937,500 through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC)…
Castanet | TRU researchers say enclosed cat patios help reduce risk to local wildlife, outdoor cats June 12, 2024
Research by alum Denise King and economics professor Peter Tsigaris explores the perceived impact outdoor pet cats have on wildlife and the risk they face…
Protecting wildlife, one catio at a time May 29, 2024
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
Exploring students’ intercultural experiences at TRU April 24, 2024
Post-secondary institutions are no strangers to data analysis. But at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), researchers are going beyond numbers to better understand students’ university experience…
