Future Earth takes student research beyond the classroom November 12, 2026
A class assignment does not usually come with a digital object identifier (DOI) that gives published research a permanent, searchable link. For a growing number…
A class assignment does not usually come with a digital object identifier (DOI) that gives published research a permanent, searchable link. For a growing number…
Thompson Rivers University students are putting artificial intelligence to work on salmon conservation, turning classroom learning into technology designed to meet the needs of a…
This summer, Thompson Rivers University welcomed its largest-ever group of Mitacs students, a milestone that signals growing international research activity and global connections. Thirty visiting…
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…
Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is trying a new approach to reduce wildfire risk in the forests surrounding the community — and Thompson Rivers University…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty and students are earning international recognition for their contributions to work-integrated learning (WIL), receiving a Best Paper Award and an…
With a Doctor of Philosophy in integrative molecular medicine, Ivan Hartling (BSc Honours ’14) now works as a bioinformatician within the Big Data Institute at…
New alum Casey Hopper is grateful for research opportunities he was able to be part of as a student. Read more
By Brandi Thring A moment of courage opened up a world of opportunities for Casey Hopper in his second year as a Bachelor of Arts…
Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) undergraduate research ambassadors have created a podcast that debunks common myths and promotes students’ research early in their academic journey. The…
Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, professor of English and vice-president Research (interim) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is a strong proponent of undergraduate research, creating opportunities for…
Research can be daunting, especially at the undergraduate level. Whether it’s the idea of white lab coats and handling beakers and test tubes, or the…
Nearly 70 first- and second-year students participated in research in the classroom in the 2021 fall semester as part of TRU’s Research Coach program. Now…
The 2021 NSERC USRA recipients Eleven TRU students have been awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Awards. The awards provide…
Business student Josh Parker spent a lot of time working in the restaurant industry while going to university, so when restaurants were forced to shut…
In a year when connecting with others has been a challenge, the organizers of Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) Philosophy, History and Politics (PHP) Undergraduate Conference…
Once again, we are asking TRU students, staff and faculty to show us what research looks by submitting photos to the Worth 1000 Words: Research…
Enhanced opportunities for student research continue to make Thompson Rivers University a unique place to learn, while providing unparalleled mentorship. The Comprehensive University Enhancement Fund…
Briana Tetlichi wanted to be a nurse. In her remote community of Old Crow, home to the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Yukon, nurses are…
While the methods of data collection may have changed, the importance of undergraduate research has never been greater. A dozen students have been awarded Natural…