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Research at TRU is making a difference. Many of our most important research discoveries stem from community-based research questions that result in real-life solutions with immediate and far-reaching impact. They influence policy, enrich culture, improve programs and build more vibrant cities. Our faculty are engaged in training the next generation of world-class researchers at both the graduate and undergraduate level.
TRU is one of the province’s leading research universities, and is a proud member of the Research Universities Council of British Columbia.
In the news
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Raising the voices of rural youth
A multi-year research project led by TRU's Dr. Bonnie Fournier reveals rural youth desire safe outdoor gathering spaces.
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Awards celebrate environmental research
Shannon Mendt and Joey Chisholm have been awarded $7,500 Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowships for their research.
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The battle for the bats
TRU's Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham is part of a research team featured in a Telus Storyhive documentary on saving bats.
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Record year for investment in undergraduate research
So far this year, 41 students have been awarded UREAP scholarships for a total investment of $250,000.
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Research aims to reduce barriers for women fleeing violence
Women fleeing violence often have to leave behind their pets. Dr. Rochelle Stevenson is working to change that.
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Path to poetry a winding one
Conrad Scott, once a TRU undergrad, today a published poet, reflects on his research journey.
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Events
Science Seminar Series: The Measurement of Statistical Evidence
Date: January 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Ken Lepin Building
Dr. Michael Evans of the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto, presents The Measurement of Statistical Evidence, as part of the Science Seminar Series. ABSTRACT
Tap into Research: a serious study of comics with Dr. Jeff McLaughlin
Date: February 4, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Off Campus
Join a dynamic and informal discussion as part of TRU's Tap into Research series.
Tap into Research: What school doesn’t teach you with Dr. Judy Duchscher
Date: February 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Red Collar
Join Dr. Judy Duchscher at Red Collar Brewing Co., 355 Lansdowne St.
Science Seminar Series: Exotic Hadrons and QCD Sum Rules
Date: March 5, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Ken Lepin Building
Get an overview of hadronic physics and QCD sum rules, and learn more about recent and current research the presenter is involved in.
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