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Castanet | Research addresses real-world challenges, improves peoples’ lives

Wednesday, November 13 2024

“Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of knowledge for knowledge’s sake, it’s a pursuit of solutions,” writes President Brett Fairbairn. Read more

Education News Canada | Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers

Wednesday, September 18 2024

Drs. Nancy Southin, Patrick Brouder and Sarah Moritz have received more than $163,000 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants program, which supports research in its initial stages. “Tri-Council funding is an important recognition of research quality and receiving these grants reflects the continued excellence of TRU researchers,” said Vice-President...

Insight Grants support varied works of TRU researchers

Tuesday, September 17 2024

Three TRU researchers have been awarded federal research grants totaling more than $163,000.

Radio NL | Sun Peaks Bike Park celebrates 25-year anniversary

Tuesday, June 11 2024

Alum and Sun Peaks Resort Director of Communications Christina Antoniak speaks with Radio NL about upcoming events celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Sun Peaks Bike Park. Listen to the interview

The Wren | What’s the ‘buzz’ with native pollinators?

Tuesday, May 21 2024

“We do have a long history of honey bees (at TRU),” says Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair, Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities. “We have…somewhere between six and 10 hives, [and] they’re really effective for education about bees and the ecosystems they support.” Read more