Wildlife behaviour offers early clues to a changing world
Wildlife responses to environmental change can offer early signs of population decline. Researcher Dr. Emily Studd is learning to read them.
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Science News
Indigenous education leader to receive honorary degree at TRU
Internationally respected Māori scholar and advocate Dr. Graham Hingangaroa Smith will be recognized at TRU's Fall Convocation on Oct. 9.
TRU Open House invites community to explore campus
Thompson Rivers University welcomes prospective students, families and community members to Open House on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Alum earns place in BC Curling Hall of Fame
TRU computing science alum Jim Cotter is a 2026 inductee into the BC Curling Hall of Fame.
A summer of research: TRU welcomes record Mitacs cohort
Thirty visiting research students from around the globe took part in use-inspired research projects at TRU this summer through Mitacs.
TRU researchers receive inaugural Health Research BC Engage Awards
Six TRU-led projects received the award supporting early collaboration between researchers and research users to address health challenges.
Shad students discover new possibilities at TRU
Sixty exceptional high school students from across Canada gathered at TRU for Shad, a month-long exploration of STEAM and entrepreneurship.
NSERC Discovery Grants support research excellence at TRU
Four TRU researchers have been awarded more than $644,000 through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
TRU data science students turn course project into published research
Graduate students worked with faculty to transform a classroom assignment into original research in an international journal.
TRU student project explores AI prototype for early wildfire detection
Computing science researchers explore how wireless sensors and artificial intelligence could help detect wildfires earlier in remote areas.
Graduates and guests celebrate Spring Convocation 2026
TRU's class of 2026 celebrated Spring Convocation, cheered on by family members, friends, classmates, instructors, mentors and supporters.
Chipping instead of burning: Sun Peaks and TRU test low-carbon fuel management
The project aims to lower wildfire hazard, reduce smoke and emissions and improve the long-term health of forests surrounding the community.
Science Events
TRU Observatory Nights
For the fall semester, the TRU Observatory will be open for viewing on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m.
International Observe the Moon Night
On Saturday, Sept.19, the TRU Observatory will host a viewing for the International Observe the Moon Night.
Supporting Patients with Medical Cannabis – session one
Join TRU Brain Health Coalition for two sessions on Supporting Patients with Medical Cannabis!
