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Can CBD and nitric oxide prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Wednesday, September 2 2020
Three TRU researchers are working toward the development of an antiviral nasal spray and mouthwash using high-cannabidiol extracts, terpenes, and nitric oxide.
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Newly funded research explores connectivity, marine invertebrates and rattlesnakes
Thursday, August 27 2020
Three researchers will share in nearly $350,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grants program.
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New research tools coming to TRU
Tuesday, August 25 2020
The Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation has invested $350,000 in high-performance tools to allow TRU faculty and students to conduct ground-breaking research.
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TRU heads collaborative research into wildfires
Thursday, July 30 2020
The Province of BC has invested $5 million for the establishment of the BC Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, to be based at TRU.
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Searching for signs of COVID-19 in Kamloops’ sewage
Monday, July 27 2020
TRU's Jonathan Van Hamme is leading a team looking to detect signs of COVID-19 in the city's sewage.
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Student researchers find new ways to engage during pandemic
Wednesday, July 8 2020
Twelve exceptional students have been awarded NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards, allowing them to spend the summer answering important research questions.
Read moreGrant expands Wells Gray research centre
Thursday, June 11 2020
TRU received $150,000 from the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation, solidifying plans for a four-season facility in Wells Gray Park.
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Small study subjects reap big award
Thursday, June 11 2020
Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham is one of this year’s esteemed recipients of the D2L (Desire2Learn) Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning.
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Larsen awarded professorship for ecological research contributions
Thursday, May 28 2020
Dr. Karl Larsen has been awarded the Northcote and Brink Professorship for his research that has led to provincial changes in how we manage our landscape for the benefit of BC's most vulnerable species.
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Hatched at home and avatar physicists: Faculty of Science rolls with COVID changes
Thursday, May 21 2020
When classes moved to alternate delivery, four unhatched ducks weren't lost in the shuffle.
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Virtual fitness class: 15-15-15
Date: September 16, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Location: No location specified
15 minutes of strength training, 15 minutes of cardio and 15minutes of abs/stretch. No equipment required.
Peace Day Dialogue
Date: September 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: No location specified
The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is hosting a virtual Peace Day Dialogue. This year’s theme is Shaping Peace Together.
Virtual fitness class: Zumba
Date: September 22, 12:30pm - 1:10pm
Location: No location specified
Classes are led by Kat and held on Zoom. Join here Meeting ID: 737 4154 4487 Passcode: xnN3tt
Indigenous Virtual Soup Circle
Date: September 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: No location specified
Hosted by TRU's Indigenous Gathering Place. Drop drop in and say hello, catch up, find out what's going on, learn about opportunities.
Startup Basics | Business Building
Date: September 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: No location specified
Get a complete picture of your company broken into nine easy-to-consume, highly vital elements of your business plan.
Environmental Science Seminar Series: Bat research in Canada: batboxes and skin chemistry
Date: September 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: No location specified
Learn about the latest in bat research in Canada, why bats are important, and how citizens can help.
Calling My Spirit Back
Date: September 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: No location specified
Elaine Alec Day will be speaking about her new book, Calling My Spirit Back.
Virtual fitness class: barrelates
Date: September 23, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Location: No location specified
Barrelates is a combination of barre and pilates.
Virtual fitness classes: body shred
Date: September 17, 12:30pm - 1:10pm
Location: No location specified
Classes are led by Terra.
Startup Basics | Startup Legal
Date: October 1, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: No location specified
Glean information from a local expert so you can start your business off on the right foot legally.
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