Shad students discover new possibilities at TRU August 6, 2026
High school student Helena Bahramirad arrived at Thompson Rivers University in July, excited to spend a month on campus exploring her passion for astrophysics through…
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NSERC Discovery Grants support research excellence at TRU July 7, 2026
Four Thompson Rivers University researchers have been awarded more than $644,000 in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery…
TRU data science students turn course project into published research July 2, 2026
What began as a final course project for a group of Thompson Rivers University graduate students has become a published research paper in a leading…
TRU student project explores AI prototype for early wildfire detection June 25, 2026
A Thompson Rivers University computing science researcher and recent computing science graduate developed an experimental prototype system that explores how wireless sensors and artificial intelligence…
Simon Fraser University and Thompson Rivers University enhance inter-province collaboration May 7, 2026
Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are forging a new partnership to advance innovation, research, graduate studies and workforce development across British…
Alum builds global career in cybersecurity May 4, 2026
After more than 25 years in security engineering, cybersecurity leader and University College of the Cariboo (now TRU) alum Travis Standen (CADD Dip '93; CTEC Dip '97) has sound advice for anyone thinking of following a similar path. “The…
TRU official partner for World Engineering Day 2026 March 4, 2026
Thompson Rivers University is an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, a UNESCO-proclaimed international day that celebrates the role of engineering…
TRU opens new cybersecurity lab for hands-on training in high-demand field February 4, 2026
Thompson Rivers University opened a new cybersecurity lab in January, giving students in its computer network and cybersecurity diploma a dedicated space to train against…
Science, technology and Indigenous knowledge combine in summer camp August 15, 2025
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Camp welcomed 20 Indigenous youth from across BC to the Kamloops campus during the last week of July for 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…
New diploma answers demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals March 5, 2025
KAMLOOPS—As digital attacks become increasingly common and complex, there is a growing need for cybersecurity professionals to keep personal and business computer systems secure. Those…
The Omega | Women in Engineering to host free robotics workshop for young women and non-binary students April 10, 2024
TRU’s Women in Engineering will welcome female and non-binary high school students from grades eight to 12 to a free robotics workshop on campus on…
Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students April 2, 2024
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,…
Open Learning awards fuel student success February 14, 2024
By Brandi Thring Calgary’s Amanda Speers and Mark Garlough of Tsawwassen arrived at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) from different places for different reasons, but their…
Ongoing passion lands alum among elite designers January 2, 2024
Never stop learning. That’s the advice from Brandon Loehr, a senior civil designer, YouTube content creator and alum from TRU's Engineer Design and Drafting program,…
Alum promotes Indigenous perspective in engineering August 29, 2023
When PhD student Danilo Caron made the decision to return to post-secondary school, he didn’t do it alone — he did it with the support…
Indigenous science camp returns to campus August 8, 2023
The long-running TRU Indigenous Summer Science Camp is back after a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019. Indigenous youth from as far away as Quesnel and Spences…
CBC Kamloops | High-achievers at TRU summer camp July 26, 2023
Earlier this month, TRU welcomed 48 Grade 10 and 11 students to its Kamloops campus to participate in the first Shad program at the university, led…
TRU's first Shad students experience the BC Interior July 25, 2023
A unique chemistry happens when exceptional students from high schools across Canada converge on campus for four weeks of hands-on learning, change making and university…
Atoms and earthquakes: TRU alum shares her love of science April 3, 2023
Do words like quantum optics and ions make your head spin? Did you shy away from studying sciences in school because you didn’t think you…
