Thompson Rivers University

B.C. Interior researchers working to understand harmful effects of COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers at universities in B.C. have received $150,000 from the Ministry of Health to work…

The burning question: What pollution and health threats are lurking in wood stoves?
If the stereotype associated with country living holds fast, folks in Canada’s small towns and…

North Okanagan artist weaves together wolf sculpture from hundreds of pieces of hand-cut metal
An Armstrong artist has weaved hundred of pieces of hand-cut steel fur in the shapes…

TRU grads open authentic Indian grocery store in Kamloops
A pair of TRU grads are set to open their new specialty Indian grocery store…

Autism advocate, animal science professor Temple Grandin awarded honorary TRU doctorate
Dr. Temple Grandin is a living testament to what someone with autism can achieve, and…

TRU researchers to begin testing sewage in effort detect COVID-19 before an outbreak
Thompson Rivers University will be one of the first places in Canada to move forward…

TRU to host new $5 million research project to better predict, tackle wildfires
A new research project funded by the province and taking place at Thompson Rivers University…

TRU prof suspended again; surprised union is filing a grievance
A Thompson Rivers University professor has has been suspended for a second time in two…

Okanagan College expected to see fewer international students, loss in revenue unknown
Post secondary institutions across Canada are bracing for financial losses with the future of foreign…

TRU launches app to help people navigate COVID-19 government assistance
Law students, faculty and staff at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops have created user-friendly apps…
TRU prof offering video lesson on how to better understand COVID-19 data
A Thompson Rivers University professor wants to make it a little easier for people to…

TRU supports COVID-19 fight with donations and dozens of early graduations for medical students
At a time of shortages in food, medical supplies and front line workers, a Kamloops…

Student petition asks TRU for grading flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic
For many post-secondary students across Canada, alternate grading options have been offered up to help…

UBCO implements work from home program; Okanagan College classes still in session
University of B.C., including the UBC Okanagan campus, has implemented a computer-based work program for…

UBCO suspends classes, activities involving 250 people or more while TRU works on plan
While students at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and the University of B.C., including the…