Open Learning News
Award-winning leader in open education talks online learning
Monday, December 14 2020
TRU's Brian Lamb recently won the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Learning. He talks about where online learning and open education are heading.
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TRU takes lead role in global education accessibility
Tuesday, June 9 2020
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is at the forefront of making free online education more accessible around the world—a resource that’s more important than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered classrooms, and one that more institutions are considering as education moves increasingly online. TRU is the first in North America to offer an international credential...
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Nurses shine in turbulent times
Monday, May 11 2020
TRU nursing students and faculty are showing strength as they do their best during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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TRU hosts provincial discussion on academic integrity
Monday, October 21 2019
TRU is taking a leading role for academic integrity by initiating conversations and strengthening relationships with academic partners.
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Research explores impact of learning ‘in the open’
Thursday, October 10 2019
Open Learning faculty member Dr. Michelle Harrison has been awarded a research fellowship from BCcampus.
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TRU empowers faculty to lower costs for students
Wednesday, October 2 2019
TRU faculty have until Oct. 15 to apply for an Open Education Resource Development Grant.
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PLAR gets you credits for interests, volunteer work, workshops, more
Thursday, May 30 2019
TRU has an initiative that could turn your non-formal learning into course credits toward certificates, diplomas and degrees.
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Two friends fulfill dreams of ending sleep issues
Tuesday, December 11 2018
After taking the polysomnography certificate through TRU OL, two alumni students are helping northern Quebecers overcome sleep issues.
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Ryzynski recognized for remarkable leadership
Thursday, November 8 2018
The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto might not run as smoothly if it wasn't for Agnes Ryzynski and her outstanding leadership.
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York uses Open Learning to maneuver busy life and earn BHSc
Tuesday, October 23 2018
Despite starting a big family, Ateshia York pulled off straight As in TRU-OL and obtained her BHSc, setting up the rest of her career.
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