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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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…
Canadian Geographic | The race to save B.C.’s bats October 31, 2024
As a deadly disease threatens bats’ survival, conservationists rush to find an antidote before it’s too late. Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham and…
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…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | B.C. election results October 29, 2024
Arts faculty member Dr. Terry Kading discusses B.C.'s nail-biting 2024 election and the final results. Story begins at 54:30.
Mornings with Simi (CKNW) | Why are giant goldfish invading local waterways? October 25, 2024
Science faculty member Brian Heise discusses why goldfish shouldn't be released into the wild. Listen to the interview
Science, Microbes and Health | Developing probiotics to prevent white nose syndrome in bats October 23, 2024
Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham discusses how she and her colleagues are looking for strategies to prevent a fungal infection in bats…
Faculty member examines Apple Intelligence and AI in The Conversation October 21, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. By Robert Diab, professor, law When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks…
The Conversation | Apple Intelligence will help AI become as commonplace as word processing October 21, 2024
"Apple Intelligence could do for generative AI what the Mac or graphic user interface did for personal computers: help tame it, and make it seem…
The Conversation | The B.C. election could decide the future of the province’s species at risk laws October 18, 2024
"Canada’s current laws aren't doing enough to protect species at risk, and the time for action to make new laws or strengthen the existing ones…
Faculty member examines species at risk legislation in The Conversation October 17, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. By Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and Jordyn Bogetti,…
CFJC Today | Lawyer Sundhu, TRU’s Bano weigh in on deteriorating relations between Canada, India October 16, 2024
Arts faculty member Saira Bano is voicing concerns over relations between India and Canada, suggesting things may get worse before they get better. Read more
Faculty member examines Canada-India tensions in The Conversation October 15, 2024
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. By Saira Bano, assistant professor, political science Canada-India relations have suffered a major setback after Canadian law…
Castanet | TRU will pilot new delivery models next year as part of university-wide initiative October 15, 2024
Speaking with Castanet Kamloops, Gillian Balfour, provost and vice-president academic, said the university’s TRUly Flexible initiative will create a range of delivery options for courses…
Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward September 25, 2024
By Kim Van Haren TRU's Coyote Project is a transformative Indigenization initiative that fosters a more inclusive, diverse and respectful academic environment that benefits students,…
First Nations Health Authority | Honouring the past and shaping the future: Dr. Sheila Blackstock on Orange Shirt Day September 24, 2024
For School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Sheila Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the…
CFJC Today | TRU breaks ground on new Indigenous Education Centre September 20, 2024
A recent ceremony on campus marks the start of construction of a $22-million Indigenous Education Centre, a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community on…
Castanet | TRU to stage open campus event for prospective students with activities, giveaways September 19, 2024
TRU throws open its doors at the Kamloops campus for everyone to join in this year’s Open House on Saturday, October 19. "Our Open House…
Education News Canada | Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers September 18, 2024
Drs. Nancy Southin, Patrick Brouder and Sarah Moritz have received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants…
Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers September 17, 2024
KAMLOOPS – Three Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants program,…
