Engineering and business education leads to dynamic career May 1, 2023
Diony Duraes Santos (MBA ’19) is an accomplished engineer who has worked in seven countries, is fluent in four languages and holds two master’s degrees,…
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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…
For better policy, start with better data November 3, 2022
Location, location, location. In the real estate market, this familiar catchphrase may explain why a house closer to downtown sells for more money, or a…
TELUS renews support of carbon accounting program February 4, 2022
TELUS has renewed its support of the Community Carbon Accounting Program (C2AP) at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics for the next three…
Research seeks to prevent plagiarism among students December 8, 2021
Associate Professor Jim Hu has partnered with 59 researchers and collaborators across nine countries to prevent plagiarism among university students. Under the direction of Professor…
Donor boosts peer mentoring for early childhood educators November 22, 2021
KAMLOOPS– An anonymous donor is contributing $1.4 million to expand a peer-mentoring program for early childhood educators to keep them from leaving the profession. The…
Canadian Cattlemen | Testing virtual fencing’s potential in BC November 9, 2021
When the BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) initiated a targeted grazing project to reduce wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface, the prospect of rebuilding lost fencing…
TRU study confirms BCLC’s positive impact on Kamloops 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 economic and social…
Renowned wildfire expert based at TRU June 24, 2021
Dr. Michael Flannigan is the new British Columbia Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at TRU, the university and Province of…
TRU nursing student searches for answers to Indigenous mental-wellness gaps May 7, 2021
KAMLOOPS — A Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Master of Nursing student is marking National Nursing Week with the start of her year-long funded project to…
Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness 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…
Province partners with Interior universities on COVID-19 research 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…
TRU, City, Mitacs launch Researcher-in-Residence program February 5, 2021
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Gladu as the new Researcher-in-Residence…
Law and science combine to answer vital COVID-19 questions January 27, 2021
COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on those living in long-term care homes, assisted living facilities and group homes, and many of those who reside…
TELUS sponsors carbon accounting program at TRU November 26, 2020
Researchers to help companies reduce their carbon footprint A new research opportunity will benefit both grad students and local organizations. TELUS is sponsoring a program…
Researchers push to keep lower leave eligibility November 2, 2020
Dr. Lindsey McKay The coronavirus pandemic has exposed inequities in Canada’s social protection policies, revealing gender inequalities that have left women — especially mothers —…
Research equips teachers for pandemic challenges October 1, 2020
https://youtu.be/du4Z62xZHxg Students in Grady Sjokvist's Grade 11 physics class created Rube Goldberg machines, and filmed their success. This incredible machine was created by Paige Grice.…
TRU records unprecedented research grant success August 10, 2020
Federal government invests $500,000 for projects that explore Secwepemctsín language, the history of unbelief in Canada, and BC’s opioid epidemic The Government of Canada has made…
TRU heads collaborative research into wildfires July 30, 2020
A new provincially funded research chair based at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will help chart a new course in wildfire prediction and response in British…
Castanet Kamloops | Interior gets research dollars July 13, 2020
The BC Interior Universities Research Coalition announces funding for studies at TRU, UNBC and UBCO that examine the challenges faced by people in rural parts…
