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Wawanesa becomes first insurer to fund new research with TRU Wildfire
Tuesday, April 15 2025
Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at TRU.
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TRU recognizes regional community leaders with honorary degrees
Monday, April 7 2025
Four people who have dedicated their lives to supporting their communities are being honoured at TRU's Spring Convocation in June.
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Federal funding supports integrated wildfire knowledge and training at TRU
Tuesday, April 1 2025
TRU has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada to support local wildfire readiness.
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Alumni-founded tech company deployed in California wildfires
Monday, March 31 2025
From the frontlines to a bird’s eye view, the TRU alumni behind Hummingbird Drones and Nova have been finding new ways to tackle wildfires.
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New bursary increases access to STEM
Monday, March 17 2025
A $25,000 donation from Progressive Planet will support women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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New diploma answers demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals
Wednesday, March 5 2025
Students can start in September 2025 and gain in-demand skills in just two years in TRU's new Computer Network and Cybersecurity program.
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TRU hosts free engineering workshop for female and non-binary teens
Thursday, February 6 2025
TRU is hosting a free workshop for female and non-binary high-school students in grades 8-12 who are interested in STEM.
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Day of Giving highlights student needs
Tuesday, February 4 2025
Thompson Rivers University is gearing up for its annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Feb. 27, with a goal to raise $50,000 in just 24 hours.
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TRU recognizes distinguished alumni
Monday, January 27 2025
TRU is honouring three esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.
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Award-winning journalist offers climate solutions at public lecture
Thursday, January 16 2025
Gwynne Dyer, author of Intervention Earth, breaks down the climate crisis at the Science Revealed Dean's Lecture at TRU on Feb. 19.
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Safeguarding research workshop
Date: April 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: OLARA
Join the TRU Office of the Vice-President Research to learn about safeguarding research.
Robotics workshop for high school students
Date: May 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Old Main
TRU is hosting a free workshop for high school students in grades eight to twelve.
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