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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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TRU launches first of new wildfire programs

   Tuesday, January 14 2025

Six programs in wildfire science and communication have been approved by TRU's governing bodies, with three expected to start in fall 2025.

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Professor champions B.C. grasslands in upcoming public lecture

   Thursday, January 9 2025

Dr. Wendy Gardner will present a public lecture on the importance of B.C.'s grasslands on February 4. RSVP by Jan. 28.

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