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New bursary increases access to STEM
Monday, March 17 2025
A $25,000 donation from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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New diploma answers demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals
Wednesday, March 5 2025
Students can start in September 2025 and gain in-demand skills in just two years in TRU's new Computer Network and Cybersecurity program.
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TRU hosts free engineering workshop for female and non-binary teens
Thursday, February 6 2025
TRU is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in STEM.
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Day of Giving highlights student needs
Tuesday, February 4 2025
Thompson Rivers University is gearing up for its annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Feb. 27, with a goal to raise $50,000 in just 24 hours.
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TRU recognizes distinguished alumni
Monday, January 27 2025
TRU is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.
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Award-winning journalist offers climate solutions at public lecture
Thursday, January 16 2025
Gwynne Dyer, author of Intervention Earth, breaks down the climate crisis at the Science Revealed Dean's Lecture at TRU on Feb. 19.
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TRU launches first of new wildfire programs
Tuesday, January 14 2025
Six programs in wildfire science and communication have been approved by TRU's governing bodies, with three expected to start in fall 2025.
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Professor champions B.C. grasslands in upcoming public lecture
Thursday, January 9 2025
Dr. Wendy Gardner will present a public lecture on the importance of B.C.'s grasslands on February 4. RSVP by Jan. 28.
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Science publishes study on wildfire severity co-authored by TRU researcher
Monday, January 6 2025
A TRU wildfire expert has co-authored a study on the growing impact of fires in Canada, published in the esteemed journal, Science.
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First cohort of Interior Health clinicians graduates from TRU program
Tuesday, October 22 2024
Eight employees are the first Interior Health cohort to graduate from TRU’s full-time accelerated Anesthesia Assistant post-diploma program.
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