Thompson Rivers University (TRU), in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), was pleased to recently host a 20-person delegation from France for a discussion…

KAMLOOPS — Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), strategically located…

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…

By Brandi Thring From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the former TRU students behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways…

Note: On March 31, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) celebrates its 20th anniversary. This is the final newsroom article in a series, with previous articles published on…

KAMLOOPS — Last fall, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) assistant professor Jennifer Chrumka’s digital journalism class took on a project telling stories of surviving climate disaster…

Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Knowledge Makers Program, a unique and award-winning Indigenous research network, is receiving global recognition later this week. A global edition of…

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues vital conversations on building more resilient and sustainable communities at the second Livable Cities, Collaborative Communities conference. Expanding…

KAMLOOPS — Climate engineering may be the necessary bridge to get us through the climate crisis without a catastrophe, argues journalist Gwynne Dyer, author of…

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are pleased to announce their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire…

KAMLOOPS — A leading wildfire expert from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada over recent…

By Élise Fenwick Net-Zero emissions by 2050; this is Canada’s lofty, yet necessary goal to help keep the world safe for future generations. A few…

KAMLOOPS – A $100,000 donation will fund new research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that explores the role of British Columbia’s parks in climate resilience,…

As the world faces increasingly devastating impacts of climate change like flooding, drought and wildfires, what can be learned about disaster resilience from the practices…

By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives. TRU was recently named to the Princeton Review’s Green…

By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU’s) skyline is about to get brighter —and greener. The university is among the first in B.C. to receive approval…

By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…

KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) again leads Canadian and international colleges and universities in energy impacts as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable…