The National (CBC) | Frustrated Alberta farmers fight wildfires on their own May 15, 2023
Some Albertans are staying behind to protect their homes from wildfires. They say they have no other choice. "With 100 new fire starts, no fire…
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Le Journal de Montréal | Wildfires in Alberta: the situation is likely to get worse May 15, 2023
Although it's more common to see peaks in wildfires at this time of year in Alberta, the province has been hit hard. Wildfire expert Dr.…
A Little More Conversation | The risks presented by wildfire smoke May 15, 2023
Environmental social scientist Dr. Michael Mehta talks about the risks presented by wildfire smoke. "With wildfires becoming more frequent and more intense, this is becoming a…
King Charles’s 21st century coronation: Repatriating the Crown Jewels is long overdue May 5, 2023
King Charles will be directed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to “punish and reform what is amiss, confirm what is in good order” at his upcoming coronation.…
3MT is short on time, long on knowledge April 28, 2023
There’s an art to summing up extensive research and boiling down to a three-minute-long presentation. Three Master of Science graduate students demonstrated their skill in…
Business research taps power of people with disabilities March 24, 2023
In 2004, Selali Tettevi left her home country of Ghana to further her education and start a nursing career in Canada. Four years later, her…
TRU appoints first vice-president research following extensive search March 16, 2023
Dr. Shannon Wagner has accepted the position of Thompson Rivers University’s first vice-president of research, following an extensive search, effective July 1. She currently serves…
Law faculty member to speak at NATO February 23, 2023
Law Assistant Professor Matt Malone has been invited to speak at the annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon), which is held by NATO’s Co-operative…
Lindsey McKay shares transplant tourism expertise with MPs December 13, 2022
Assistant Teaching Professor Dr. Lindsey McKay shared her research into transplant tourism recently when she appeared virtually before the House of Commons Standing Committee on…
New book assesses the value of parks November 30, 2022
What value can you place on local parks? This is a question TRU economics Professor Peter Tsigaris, along with his class of graduate students, ventured…
Rural dementia care focus of new Canada Research Chair November 16, 2022
A new faculty member at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Nursing and Population Health. Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu’s…
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…
Pandemic lessons on lesson plans October 28, 2022
The COVID-19 emergency has passed. What remains? A new way of teaching and learning, finds new research from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.…
Art meets research in equity project October 24, 2022
The visual and visceral artefacts of an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) cultural mapping project are on display until Friday, Oct. 28 at the TRU…
Early Childhood Education Centre opening worth the wait October 11, 2022
TRU’s highly anticipated Early Childhood Education Centre opened its doors Tues., Oct. 11, providing much-needed space for kids, students, educators and researchers. The 2,000-square-metre facility…
Expanding our definition of bereavement September 9, 2022
When someone dies by suicide, their friends and family can experience grief, loss and shame — and so can their colleagues and care workers. Research…
Research creates pathway for Indigenous knowledge in nursing education May 12, 2022
A team of researchers at six BC universities are the proud recipients of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant, sharing $683,000 in funding for…
New partnership strengthens academic ties with US May 6, 2022
TRU President Brett Fairbairn and Vice-President Research (Interim) Will Garrett-Petts have signed a memorandum of understanding with Fulbright Canada, a not-for-profit educational exchange program committed…
Education: a maternal influence? April 4, 2022
New research suggests that mothers who graduate from university pass on educational advantages to their daughters. Their sons don’t see the same gains. If you…
TRU research studies disaster-resilient communities April 4, 2022
How can communities better prepare and respond to natural hazards and disasters? In what ways can community science empower community members to build disaster resilient…
