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…
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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…
Board approves health research centre for rural, older adults March 28, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Board of Governors approved Friday the establishment of the Population Health and Aging Rural Research Centre, an innovative research…
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…
Education News Canada | TRU makes top 50 research rankings December 13, 2023
A significant increase in growth in sponsored research income has put TRU onto Research Infosource's Top 50 Research Universities 2023 list. "We are thrilled to…
TRU makes top 50 research rankings December 12, 2023
KAMLOOPS — A significant growth in sponsored research income has put Thompson Rivers University (TRU) onto Research Infosource's Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2023 list.…
Law faculty explore Canadian charter in new book November 21, 2023
TRU Law professors Chris Hunt and Robert Diab examine section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in their newly published book: Search…
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…
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…
It’s not the end of privacy yet in Canada, but the threat remains April 18, 2023
The Conversation Canada article by TRU Law faculty member Robert Diab Despite early predictions that the internet would spell the end of privacy, it continues…
Restoring the connection between people and plants March 6, 2023
Listen to nature, it has a story to tell. [caption id="attachment_2976890" align="alignright" width="250"] Beaver carved cottonwood, illustration by Lyn Baldwin.[/caption] A story which, botanist Dr.…
Will Garrett-Petts building understanding about Canada March 6, 2023
Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, professor of English and vice-president Research (interim) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is a strong proponent of undergraduate research, creating opportunities for…
Law faculty member to speak at NATO February 23, 2023
Law Assistant Professor Matt Malone has been invited to speak at the annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon), which is held by NATO’s Co-operative…
The next ethical generation of business January 31, 2023
Can you imagine a world where business is guided by ethics rather than profit? A new generation of ethical organizations that provide goods and services…
