Federal grants highlight excellence at TRU July 10, 2025
In an exciting boost for academic research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), seven researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding, as announced by the Government…
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TRU students use AI to monitor salmon in Skeetchestn territory July 9, 2025
A group of data science students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to support salmon monitoring efforts in the Deadman Watershed,…
Outstanding chemistry educator lauded with national award June 23, 2025
Dr. Bruno Cinel, associate professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been honoured with the College Chemistry Canada (C3)…
TRU professor honoured for excellence in public education June 18, 2025
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) microbiologist Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham has been named the 2025 recipient of the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education's OWL Award for Excellence…
TRU student brings B.C. health care crisis to global stage June 13, 2025
Jenna Sims, a Bachelor of Health Science student minoring in business leadership at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), will represent Canada on the global stage at…
Federal funding supports integrated wildfire knowledge and training at TRU April 1, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada through the federal Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a…
New bursary increases access to STEM March 17, 2025
By Brandi Thring A donation to TRU totalling $25,000 from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With that pledge…
TRU hosts free engineering workshop for female and non-binary teens February 6, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in science,…
CFJC Today | Trio of distinguished TRU alumni recognized for health care, truth and reconciliation, medicine January 28, 2025
TRU is honouring esteemed alumni Frank Fiorenza, Annie Korver and Dr. Elspeth McDougall with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service. Read more
Castanet | Well-known author, journalist to give free lecture on geoengineering and climate change January 27, 2025
Gwynne Dyer, author of Intervention Earth, breaks down the climate crisis at the Science Revealed Dean's Lecture at TRU on Feb. 19. “It’s a wonderful…
TRU recognizes distinguished alumni January 27, 2025
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service in the areas of…
Castanet | TRU Wildfire programs, courses set to launch in September January 16, 2025
Three out of six approved new programs in wildfire science and communication are slated to start at TRU this fall. Proposed bachelor's degrees in wildfire…
Academica | TRU approves certificate programs, diploma in wildfire science, communication January 16, 2025
TRU’s recent approval of six programs in wildfire science and communication was noted by Academica’s Top Ten. Three of the certificates are expected to start…
Award-winning journalist offers climate solutions at public lecture January 16, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Climate engineering may be the necessary bridge to get us through the climate crisis without a catastrophe, argues journalist Gwynne Dyer, author of…
TRU launches first of new wildfire programs January 14, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are pleased to announce their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire…
Professor champions B.C. grasslands in upcoming public lecture January 9, 2025
KAMLOOPS — Grasslands are the underdog of B.C.’s biomes. They take up less than one per cent of the province’s land base, yet they are…
CBC Quirks and Quarks | Jan 4: The Annual Quirks and Quarks Holiday Question Show January 6, 2025
Science faculty member Dr. Matt Reudink discusses how birds that look alike can tell males and females apart. Interview begins at 43:20.
The Globe and Mail | Canadian fire chiefs say more resources needed as wildfire threat grows December 3, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan welcomed Canadian fire chiefs’ call for a federal agency to coordinate wildfire response. “It’s complicated, it’s not easy and it’s…
Canadian Geographic | The race to save B.C.’s bats October 31, 2024
As a deadly disease threatens bats’ survival, conservationists rush to find an antidote before it’s too late. Biological Sciences faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham and…
Mornings with Simi (CKNW) | Why are giant goldfish invading local waterways? October 25, 2024
Science faculty member Brian Heise discusses why goldfish shouldn't be released into the wild. Listen to the interview
