New book assesses the value of parks
Posted on: November 30, 2022
Economics Professor Peter Tsigaris recently launched a book with his class assessing the value of public parks in Kamloops.
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Blazing a trail for a future with fossils
Posted on: September 8, 2022
Fourth-year Bachelor of Tourism Management student Jada Glen led a pilot tour to McAbee Fossil Beds Heritage Site in late August.
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Discovery Grants support innovative TRU researchers
Posted on: June 15, 2021
Six Thompson Rivers University (TRU) researchers received $675,000 through the federal Discovery Grants.
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Rain research: Mitigating floods, examining climate change
Posted on: April 15, 2019
Stemflow research being done at TRU can help urban planners and provide solutions to larger questions around climate change.
Read moreThe Conversation Canada | Blame wood-burning stoves for winter air pollution and health threats
Posted on: March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
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State-of-the-art sensors take flight over BC grasslands
Posted on: April 11, 2018
Dr. David Hill’s range management research was given a $200,000 boost from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
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Low-cost tech makes data collection easier
Posted on: August 29, 2017
Brandon Turner’s use of low-cost technology is advancing the research of two geography professors with different research interests.
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Geography alum explores aerial archaeology
Posted on: November 17, 2016
Sarah Cooke, geography and environmental studies alumna, is pursuing a rewarding career combining archaeology, drones and GIS.
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Geography class campaigns for sustainability
Posted on: April 22, 2015
Instead of just talking about environmental concerns, TRU geography students took action through six crowdfunded projects to raise awareness, purchase needed equipment and even create awards for student research.
Read more5 Faculty Awarded NSERC Discovery Grants
Posted on: September 25, 2014
Five TRU researchers will receive funding from NSERC this year, making it the most successful Discovery Grant competition in the history of the university.
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