MEd pilot connects international teachers to B.C. classrooms July 4, 2025
What can internationally trained teachers learn from time spent in a Canadian classroom? As it turns out—a lot more than they expected. Eleven Master of…
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TRU president-elect joins convocations in China signaling new era of global engagement June 18, 2025
TRU’s incoming president, Dr. Airini, marked her first official overseas visit by attending convocation ceremonies in China, celebrating the graduation of students from TRU's long-standing…
TRU strengthens global partnerships through premier’s trade mission to Asia June 6, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is strengthening international partnerships and expanding opportunities for students and faculty through participation in British Columbia’s international trade mission to Asia.…
A legacy of collaboration: TRU and Maple Leaf May 26, 2025
While Maple Leaf Educational Systems celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it is also acknowledging its innovative international partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that…
TRU, BCWS strengthen wildfire management co-operation with France April 30, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU), in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), was pleased to recently host a 20-person delegation from France for a discussion…
TRU deepens collaborations with Mexico through international education initiatives March 14, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is strengthening its connections with Mexico and Latin America through its membership in the Canada and Latin America Research & Exchange…
TRU unveils 10-year Strategic Internationalization Plan March 11, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is taking a bold step forward with the launch of its 10-year Strategic Internationalization Plan (SIP) — a vision…
Knowledge Makers special edition takes international stage March 5, 2025
Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Knowledge Makers Program, a unique and award-winning Indigenous research network, is receiving global recognition later this week. A global edition of…
CBC The Current | Delays in migrant caregiver residency program could leave some in limbo January 15, 2025
Canada has often relied on dangling the "carrot of permanent residency" to migrant care workers, as a way to fill the labour gap left by…
CBC The Current | Migrant caregivers ‘in limbo’ January 14, 2025
Arts' faculty member Dr. Jenny Shaw speaks with Matt Galloway, host of The Current, about migrant caregivers and the shrinking path to obtaining permanent residency…
Asia Democracy Chronicles | Canadian conundrum for Indian would-be immigrants January 14, 2025
The dream of many Indians to migrate to Canada may remain just that as the diplomatic tiff between Canada and India continues, and Ottawa tightens…
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…
Education News Canada | Celebrating 19 years of international collaboration September 27, 2024
In almost two decades, the partnership between TRU and the Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS) has seen almost 300 international students travel overseas to…
Celebrating 19 years of international collaboration September 24, 2024
In almost two decades, the partnership between Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Continental Institute for International Studies (CIIS) has seen almost 300 international students…
Education News Canada | TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 24, 2024
A group of 11 students just returned from a study tour of China that opened their eyes to cultural and socioeconomic issues. Led by Arts…
TRU students explore culture and security on study tour of China September 20, 2024
KAMLOOPS — "It was life-changing. We kept saying we ran out of adjectives to describe this trip. Seeing things in context informs a reality that's…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | Paris ref returns August 16, 2024
Alum Demetra Koutsopodiotis speaks with CBC Daybreak Kamloops about the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. Koutsopodiotis was one of 50 international referees there for the…
TRU celebrates convocations in China July 3, 2024
CHINA – In late June, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrated two convocations with partnering universities in China. An outstanding alumni event further showcased what’s possible…
The immigrant dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of Canada’s mentoring programs June 26, 2024
By Elise Fenwick Luck. It’s what immigrants must often rely on to succeed professionally in Canada. Stacked CVs and years of experience don’t necessarily propel…
