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Love and strength to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and the whole community. We are holding you close in our thoughts as you face unimaginable heartbreak, and extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and everyone facing injury and grief. Our flag will be lowered to half-mast.
February 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM
For Bachelor of Business Administration alum Steven Smith, the program's condensed duration and live case studies made it an excellent fit for his career goals. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/learnin... @canadianforces.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
This February, explore Black History Month at the RRU Library through a curated collection of books, films, essays and more. Visit the displays at the Colwood campus Library and in the Student Commons at the John Horgan Campus, with even more available online: library.royalroads.ca/black-histor...
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join us Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. as we welcome Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, @sfu.ca Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion, for a special presentation in honour of Black History Month.

This free, online event is open to everyone.

Learn more and register: www.royalroads.ca/events/black...
February 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Join us for the 6th Annual Conference on Communication Ethics on Feb. 18 & 19. This event brings together bold ideas, critical conversations and fresh perspectives to challenge and expand our ethical capacities as communicators.
Info & register: www.royalroads.ca/events/2026-...
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Don't miss award-winning television presenter, and bestselling author, Dan Riskin’s perspective-shifting talk about what to expect from the future of AI. March 12 at the Victoria Conference Centre.

Tickets: www.royalroads.ca/news/changem...
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Some consult groundhogs. We consult peacocks. 🦚

Despite Cedric seeing his shadow, today's prediction is for green lawns and zero snowdrifts.

Happy Groundhog Day to our wintery friends across Canada. Spring is coming… eventually.
February 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
January 29, 2026 at 10:51 PM
During their residency, MA in Global Leadership students spent time on the Land, noting what drew their attention — from shifting light to birds in the brambles.

The exercise, led by associate faculty member and program alum Erin Dixon, explored ancestral systems in a contemporary context.
January 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Climate migration calls on us to determine how to best manage adaptation or relocation with dignity, says MA Global Leadership alum Lynn Weaver. She says we need to effectively plan the best way to support communities navigating this challenge. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/climate...
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
How can communities build a more resilient renewable energy future?

RRU’s @jlmacarthur.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Reimagining Capitalism, studies how local energy co‑ops can drive energy democracy and diversification.
Could energy co-ops ease BC Hydro’s power crunch? | The Narwhal
Projects led by community energy co-ops can be resilient, responsive and efficient, research shows. What’s holding them back with BC Hydro?
thenarwhal.ca
January 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Congrats to the City of Maple Ridge on being named our Internship Employer of the Year for providing an outstanding, career-shaping learning experience for our student and for modelling what meaningful public-sector mentorship can look like. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/city-ma...
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
RRU's Juan Navarro was part of a team of experts who shared their digital trade expertise to outline a digital trade framework fit for the future. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-pro...

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January 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Royal Roads President Philip Steenkamp highlights Canada’s post‑secondary challenges in his recent interview on The World of Higher Education podcast, stressing the need for adaptable, resilient institutions in a time of rapid change.

Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-med...
January 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
In her keynote speech at Zambia's Raised Voices Conference, instructor Elvira Perrella spoke about gender-based violence and sextortion in higher learning. Her work underscores RRU's commitment to inclusion, ethical leadership, global engagement and awareness. More: www.royalroads.ca/news/perrell...
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Thank you to the Credit Union Foundation of BC for supporting our Life Happens Bursary. This emergency fund provides one-time payments to students dealing with unforeseen challenges that could jeopardize their education. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/credit-...
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Success tastes like fish for a group of Bolivian women who recently developed and launched a nutritional fish powder as part of their expanding aquaculture businesses. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/success...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
A study semester abroad can be a life changing experience. Recent Global Tourism Management alum Elisa Paranich shared her journey with us, in her own words: www.royalroads.ca/news/go-grow...
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Thanks to a multi-year grant from @mitacs.bsky.social, RRU's Phil Cady and Zoe MacLeod are leading the latest update of the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework. Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/cady-le...
January 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
This isn't your typical wilderness doc.

In our hyper-connected world, Prof. Phillip Vannini wanted to introduce people to alternative ways of life, in this case, those who call Canada's UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites, home.

Read more about his work and watch Inhabited: rru.life/y2
January 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
After the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president, experts warn Canada could be next. @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social’s Thomas Homer-Dixon and Adam Gordon outline how Canada can defend against US resource grabs in the @theglobeandmail.com.

Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-med...
January 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
RRU's Professional and Continuing Studies offers a Professional Project Administrator program in partnership with Rupertsland Institute. The program combines academic rigour with hands-on, practical training. Learn more: www.royalroads.ca/news/ruperts...
January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
We're excited to read Kathy Cowan Sahadath's book: Empowering Strategic Change: Conversation-focused Project Leadership. She explores the way leaders talk is critical to how well their organizations navigate major change. Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-lea...
January 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Team teaching duo Michelle Hamilton-Page and Patricia Ann Stukes win the 2025 Kelly Outstanding Teaching award for their humour and heart. Congrats to you both! Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/team-te...
December 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy Holidays from all of us at Royal Roads.
December 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM