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Will Garrett-Petts building understanding about Canada

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Dr. Will Garrett-Petts looks forward to fostering a relationship at Bridgewater State University, where he is visiting professor.

For better policy, start with better data

Posted on: November 3, 2022

New research from TRU Gaglardi explores ways to improve well-being in Indigenous communities — starting with the facts.

TELUS renews support of carbon accounting program

Posted on: February 4, 2022

TELUS has renewed its support of the Community Carbon Accounting Program (C2AP) at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.

Research seeks to prevent plagiarism among students

Posted on: December 8, 2021

Associate Professor Jim Hu, from the Department of English Language Learning and Teaching, has partnered with 59 researchers and collaborators across nine countries to help prevent plagiarism among university students.

TRU study confirms BCLC’s positive impact on Kamloops

Posted on: October 26, 2021

A report by TRU economist Peter Tsigaris says the BC Lottery Corporation headquarters in Kamloops has contributed about $2.2 billion to the city.

Renowned wildfire expert based at TRU

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Dr. Mike Flannigan is the new British Columbia Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at TRU.

Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness

Posted on: May 7, 2021

A TRU Master of Nursing student passionate about improving mental-health services for Indigenous people has received research funding so she can create change that will benefit others in the Secwépemc Nation.

Province partners with Interior universities on COVID-19 research

Posted on: February 18, 2021

The B.C. Ministry of Health is investing in B.C. Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities across the province.

TRU, City, Mitacs launch Researcher-in-Residence program

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Dr. Cheryl Gladu has been appointed the new Researcher-in-Residence (RiR), marking the start of a three-year collaboration between the City, TRU and Mitacs that will provide valuable research to benefit the community.

Law and science combine to answer vital COVID-19 questions

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Dr. Ruby Dhand leads a collaborative, multidisciplinary research project to understand barriers to justice during the pandemic for those who live with disabilities.

TELUS sponsors carbon accounting program at TRU

Posted on: November 26, 2020

TELUS is sponsoring a program that will pair graduate research fellows with businesses that want to reduce their carbon footprint.

Researchers push to keep lower leave eligibility

Posted on: November 2, 2020

Dr. Lindsey McKay is part of a national research team recommending that Canada keep its national eligibility requirements for EI benefits like parental leave low, post-pandemic.

Research equips teachers for pandemic challenges

Posted on: October 1, 2020

TRU researchers are working with Kamloops teachers on a project to improve learning opportunities for students during a pandemic.

TRU records unprecedented research grant success

Posted on: August 10, 2020

The federal government has invested $500,000 in research projects that explore Secwepemctsín language, the history of unbelief in Canada, and BC’s opioid epidemic.

TRU heads collaborative research into wildfires

Posted on: July 30, 2020

The Province of BC has invested $5 million for the establishment of the BC Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, to be based at TRU.