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Federal grants highlight excellence at TRU
Thursday, July 10 2025
Seven TRU researchers have secured nearly $900,000 in funding for groundbreaking projects.
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TRU students use AI to monitor salmon in Skeetchestn territory
Wednesday, July 9 2025
A group of data science students is developing a video analysis tool that uses AI to deliver validated data in real-time.
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Dr. Airini formally installed as TRU’s fifth president and vice-chancellor
Wednesday, June 25 2025
In stirring ceremony with over 200 people in attendance, Dr. Airini was formally installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor.
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Outstanding chemistry educator lauded with national award
Monday, June 23 2025
Dr. Bruno Cinel, associate professor of chemistry at TRU, has been honoured with the College Chemistry Canada Award in Chemical Education.
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TRU professor honoured for excellence in public education
Wednesday, June 18 2025
Dr. Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham has been named the 2025 recipient of the School District 73 OWL Award for Excellence in Public Education.
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TRU student brings B.C. health care crisis to global stage
Friday, June 13 2025
Bachelor of Health Science student Jenna Sims will represent Canada at Oxford University after winning national competition.
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TRU honours graduates at Spring 2025 Convocation
Friday, June 6 2025
Six ceremonies held across three days celebrated the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates.
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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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2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Date: October 4 - All Day
Location: OLARA
We want you to be a part of the NASA International Space AppsChallenge, being hosted at TRU for the first time.X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Blast off!
We want you to be a part of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, being hosted at TRU for the first time.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025for a 48-hour hackathon.
Collaborate with fellow innovators, tech enthusiasts and space lovers.
Tackle real-world challenges using open data from NASA and its space agency partners.
No prior space experience is necessary.
Challenges are designed for different difficulty levels.
Fuel your innovation with free food throughout the weekend and compete for prizes exclusively for our local Kamloops winners.
The most outstanding projects will also have the incredible opportunityto be nominated for global recognition and awards.
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