News & Events
This is your gateway to the news, events, stories and publications at Open Learning. Check back often to stay current.
A place for all voices in research
Friday, March 2 2018
The Knowledge Makers program, now in its third year, is an effort to encourage more Indigenous students to participate in research.
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WriteAway for Open Learning students
Thursday, February 8 2018
For Open Learning students who find that academic writing is a challenge, an online service is available through the Writing Centre.
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Open Textbooks Reach a Milestone
Tuesday, January 30 2018
Back in 2012, open education advocates aimed to bring free textbooks to BC classrooms. Today, open resources extend from coast to coast.
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How a nurse turned a passion for humanity into a career
Thursday, January 18 2018
Patrice Gordon travels thousands of miles to help people in some of the poorest places on the planet.
Read moreDeVries wins BCcampus award
Wednesday, November 15 2017
Irwin DeVries has been formally recognized by BCcampus for his outstanding contributions to the field of open education.
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Pioneering entrepreneur to address fall graduates
Tuesday, October 10 2017
An entrepreneur who has brought international attention and tourism to BC's Okanagan region will address graduates at Fall Convocation 2017.
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University gift is largest ever
Thursday, October 5 2017
Dr. Sherman Jen of Maple Leaf Educational Systems has given TRU its largest individual private donation ever of $5 million today.
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Nursing receives top honours from provincial regulatory body
Friday, July 14 2017
The School of Nursing (SoN) has recieved the highest level of accreditation possible of seven years for online courses.
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Behind Bitcoin
Monday, May 1 2017
Open Learning faculty member John Prpić recently published a paper looking into the blockchain phenomenon and the technology behind Bitcoin.
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TRU connections made in Toronto
Friday, January 20 2017
Toronto alumni came together and made new connections at a Raptors game on January 10.
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