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Astrobiologist alumnus presents new origin of life concept
Friday, March 15 2019
TRU alumnus Dr. Bruce Damer often pondered abstract concepts as a teenager walking Kamloops trails. Hear his free talk at TRU on March 28.
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New high-tech lab explores exercise and aging
Wednesday, March 13 2019
Dr. Mark Rakobowchuk's newly funded lab will answer questions about the impact of exercise at the cellular and metabolic level.
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A decade of graduate research on display
Monday, March 11 2019
More than two dozen first and second year MSc students presented their research during the 10th annual Showcase.
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Science students show kids they CanCODE
Friday, February 15 2019
Teaching kids how to create their own technology, rather than simply consuming, was a main priority.
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Step into the spotlight during Research Week
Tuesday, February 12 2019
Register before March 7 for the 3MT, the 180-second Faculty Research Challenge, or the In a Nutshell undergrad research competition.
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New Health Research Cluster Grants focus on community collaboration
Tuesday, February 5 2019
Researchers from TRU and Interior Health are encouraged to apply for new $15,000 Health Research Cluster Grants.
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TRU researchers awarded prestigious federal grants
Wednesday, January 30 2019
Four TRU researchers received SSHRC Insight Development Grants, which was announced today by the Government of Canada.
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Local homeowner sponsors academic contest for new green home
Thursday, January 24 2019
Clay Ganton was so impressed by his last house designed by a former TRU student, he is back again looking for another sustainable home.
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Undergraduate research: Invaluable experience gets funding boost
Monday, January 21 2019
Students are encouraged to apply for a $6,000 UREAP scholarship before Feb. 28. Application support is available in OM 1522.
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Awards celebrate environmental impact of graduate research
Thursday, January 17 2019
Garrett O'Connell, Dana Eye and Claudie Pageau have been awarded Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowships.
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Open House
Date: March 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Various locations on campus
Discover all that you can be at TRU. Explore wide-ranging offering of programs, courses and supports available to you. Have your eyes opened to the ways that you can make and impact in the world through research and opportunities to apply your learning through hands-on projects. Schedule Register today
Kamloops Holi: festival of colours
Date: March 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus
Known widely as the festival of colours, Holi is a celebration of fertility, colour, and love.
Using Video for Student Engagement and Success
Date: March 25, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Location: BC Centre for Open Learning (BCCOL)
Learn good practices when it comes to creating video content for courses.
Workshop: restorative (social) justice and mindfulness
Date: March 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Off Campus
TRU Faculty Association's Equity Committee presents the workshop Restorative (Social) Justice and Mindfulness.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final
Date: March 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: International Building (IB)
Cheer on graduate students in this fast-paced and fun research communications competition. Vote for People's Choice!
180(s) Research Challenge
Date: March 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: International Building (IB)
Come out and support TRU researchers as they vie for first place in the 180(s) Research Challenge.
Study abroad information session
Date: March 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: International Building (IB)
Interested in earning credits towards your TRU program at oneof our partner universities around the world?
In a Nutshell: Undergraduate Research Challenge
Date: March 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: International Building (IB)
Once again, undergraduate students go head-to-head in this research communication competition. Come show your support.
Tri-agency funding opportunities: At a glance
Date: March 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Arts and Education
TRU faculty are encouraged to attend an informative overview of the key funding programs of the three federal granting agencies.
IT showcase for researchers
Date: March 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Campus Activity Centre
IT Services and partners are available to TRU researchers to answer any questions related to research technology, & to provide demos.
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