CBC Radio West | TRU certified as a Bee City Campus March 20, 2024
A hive of activity, TRU is now a Bee City Campus. Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism faculty member Dr. Courtney Mason speaks with CBC's Sarah…
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TRU researchers awarded prestigious federal grants March 15, 2024
Canada's research community has received over $1.7 billion in funding for researchers and students nationwide, including three faculty members at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). "Congratulations…
CBC Kamloops | Bird research March 15, 2024
Spring is on the way which means songbirds are making their way back to BC's Interior. But where are they over the winter, and what…
iNFOnews | Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan March 11, 2024
A rise in solar activity this year could cause an increase in aurora borealis occurrences, which means "the odds at seeing the northern lights in…
CBC Vancouver | New Kamloops exhibit features visual art — and microbiology March 4, 2024
A new exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery is bringing together visual art and microbiology. Science faculty member Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham, who inspired the…
Castanet | Ticks are starting to awaken from their winter slumber and can be found across the Thompson-Okanagan region March 4, 2024
March is Tick Awareness Month, so we're asked to stay vigilant, because ticks can carry some nasty ailments. Entomologist Dr. Rob Higgins says the most…
Castanet | Thompson Rivers University’s new engineering program offers real-life experience to prepare students for workforce February 28, 2024
New and unique programs offered at TRU allow students to receive a world-class education and relevant real-life experience that prepares them for the workforce. The…
Castanet | Kamloops woman, recent TRU grad part of new documentary on great white sharks February 6, 2024
Jenna Hardy, a recent biology graduate, spent some time last year as a research assistant for scientists working with sharks in Gansbai, South Africa, where…
CFJC Today | Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575,000 to TRU’s research on ecosystem reclamation January 25, 2024
Dr. Lauchlan Fraser, researcher and ecosystem ecologist, has received a substantial funding boost from Teck Highland Valley Copper for his work into ecosystem reclamation. “This investment allows…
Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575K toward research on ecosystem reclamation January 25, 2024
KAMLOOPS — Teck Highland Valley Copper is giving $575,000 to support industry-leading research on ecosystem reclamation headed by Lauchlan Fraser at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).…
The Wren | Q&A: What does the ongoing drought mean for Kamloops? January 23, 2024
The Wren speaks with Dr. Tom Pypker, natural resource science department chair, to learn about Kamloops’ drought and what residents can do about it. Read more
Learning with Lowell | Polar bear conservation and fighting climate change with Alysa McCall January 17, 2024
Alysa McCall, alum and director of Conservation Outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International, discusses polar bear research, climate change, conservation and everything she's been…
University Affairs | TRU’s revamped veterinary technology program receives national accreditation January 12, 2024
Students graduating from the Veterinary Technology Diploma program can now say they meet Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) standards. The program received national accreditation after…
CBC News | BC bat experts say the 'misrepresented' mammals need 'condos,' not rooms January 2, 2024
BC bat experts say the furry flyers need 'condos,' not single-room homes, for their survival. Graduate student Susan Dulc provides insight. Read more
CBC Kamloops | TRU Computer Engineering December 19, 2023
TRU is launching a new computer engineering program, the first of its kind in BC's Interior. Interim Associate Vice-President Academic Dr. Faheem Ahmed speaks with…
CFJC Today | TRU launching five-year computer engineering program December 18, 2023
TRU's new Computer Engineering program, which will begin in autumn 2024, aims to give students a broad background in the theory and application of hardware…
New Computer Engineering program opens doors to in-demand careers December 18, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is launching a five-year Computer Engineering program to meet the growing industry demand for engineers across technology sectors. Set…
CFJC Today | Up to $5,000 in student grants for select health-care programs at TRU December 13, 2023
TRU students in Kamloops, Williams Lake or through Open Learning, who pursue select health-care programs are eligible for Priority Health grants of up to $5,000…
Health-care grants benefit TRU students December 13, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Students in certain health-care programs at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) can get $2,000 to $5,000 per program year in Priority Health grants toward…
TRU makes top 50 research rankings December 12, 2023
KAMLOOPS — A significant growth in sponsored research income has put Thompson Rivers University (TRU) onto Research Infosource's Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2023 list.…
