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Community-minded with a global conscience, we boldly redefine the university as a place of belonging. Find our community at #myTRU

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Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to TRU Master of Science in Environmental Science student Selena Carl, who has been awarded a $2,500 Stewardship Community Bursary by the Pacific Salmon Foundation for her vital work on endangered Okanagan chinook salmon. #myTRU @psfca.bsky.social

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/29/t...

TRU master’s student awarded for salmon conservation – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 5d

Scholars, policymakers and practitioners from across Canada and the Asia-Pacific strengthened ties and shared strategies for addressing emerging security threats during a major international conference hosted by TRU. #myTRU #Kamloops @robertjhanlon.bsky.social

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/28/t...

TRU conference advances collaboration on Indo-Pacific security challenges – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 6d

TRU business professor Bruce Martin and fine arts alum Fae Lyn collaborate to share research on the rise and fall of an accessibility startup through visual storytelling. #myTRU #Kamloops

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/20/a...

Art brings research to life through student–professor collaboration – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 14d

Researchers, Indigenous fire stewards, community leaders and agencies came together at TRU to launch a national conversation about wildfire resilience — blending science, Indigenous knowledge and community action. #myTRU #TRUWildfire @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/17/n...

National wildfire resilience gathering fosters collaboration and co-creation at TRU – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 15d

A 10-year cultural vision for Kamloops, shaped through community collaboration and research with TRU, has earned national recognition, receiving the 2025 Creative City Impact Award in Cultural Planning at the Creative City Network of Canada Summit. #myTRU @kamloops.ca

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/16/t...

TRU partnership earns national recognition for Kamloops’ Cultural Strategic Plan – TRU Newsroom

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 20d

Meet Selena Carl, an emerging salmon leader whose research is helping endangered Okanagan salmon survive their earliest life stages. Each year, PSF awards $2,500 bursaries to students like Selena.

Learn more and apply by Oct 30: psf.ca/blog/communi...

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 20d

Wildfires are reshaping B.C., and TRU researcher Dr. Geoff Fink is responding with innovation. He’s developing autonomous robotic systems to detect, map and respond to fires, backed by more than $119K in new research funding. Congratulations, Geoff! #myTRU #TRUWildfire

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Funding boosts TRU robotics innovation to help combat wildfires across B.C. – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 21d

Indigenous students at TRU completing unpaid work placements will have greater financial support this fall, thanks to $200K from CEWIL Canada. The funding will provide bursaries and promote equitable access to work-integrated learning opportunities. #myTRU

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/08/t...

TRU secures $200,000 to support Indigenous students in work-integrated learning – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 24d

Pride, reflection and community spirit filled the air in Kamloops as TRU celebrated its Fall 2025 graduates. Congratulations to all who crossed the stage—you’ve earned this moment! #myTRU #TRUGrad #Kamloops

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Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 26d

Seven TRU students have earned 2025 scholarships from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. These awards celebrate TRU’s growing role in evidence-based wildlife, habitat and conservation research. Congratulations to the award recipients! #myTRU @hctfbc.bsky.social
inside.tru.ca/2025/10/06/s...

Seven TRU students awarded prestigious conservation scholarships from HCTF – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 26d

Open House may be Saturday, October 18, but the fun continues all weekend long in Kamloops!

🥾Hike some trails
🧺 Stroll through a farmers' market
🚩Enjoy crowd-free golf
🎣Visit a nearby fishing lake

Register for Open House: tru.ca/openhouse

#myTRU

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wrcc-crffc @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social · 26d

We're kicking off the #WRCC Building Foundational Knowledge Gathering at @thompsonriversu.bsky.social today! A big step toward transforming wildfire management in Canada through collaboration, innovation & inclusion. Let’s co-create a wildfire-resilient future. 🔥🇨🇦

#BFKGathering #WildfireResilience

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 27d

Wildfire experts, Indigenous leaders and researchers converge at TRU Oct. 8-9 for the Building Foundational Knowledge gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada. Virtual attendees welcome. #myTRU @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social

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Wildfire experts converge at TRU for national conference – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · 28d

TRU Open House is back, welcoming prospective students and community members to explore our campuses this October. Williams Lake: Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Kamloops: Oct. 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. #myTRU #Kamloops

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/03/tru-open-house-welcomes-kamloops-and-williams-lake-communities

TRU Open House welcomes Kamloops and Williams Lake communities – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Oct 3

What if Kamloops’ past could come alive—steamboats, vintage cars and lost streetscapes—in one immersive year-round park?

TRU master’s student Holly Siebenmorgen completed the economic study to help make the Kamloops Heritage Park a reality. #myTRU #Kamloops

inside.tru.ca/2025/10/03/f...

From classroom to community: TRU student powers heritage park proposal – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Oct 2

The Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada will bring together experts from across Canada at TRU Oct. 8-9 to advance wildfire science, communications and resilience planning. If you’re interested in wildfire resilience, virtual registration is open to all.

#myTRU @wrcc-crffc.bsky.social

TRU to bring virtual wildfire network together at national conference – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 29

TRU alum Ivan Hartling (BSc Honours ’14) has journeyed from Canada’s West Coast to the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford. Driven by a passion for science, he remains grateful for his roots in B.C. #myTRU @ox.ac.uk

inside.tru.ca/2025/09/25/a...

Alum’s journey from TRU to Oxford – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 26

On Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gather on the ancestral territories of Tk’emlúps and T’éxelc. Join us in honouring the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and Le Estcwicwéy̓, the missing.

Read more: inside.tru.ca/2025/09/26/t...

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Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 24

Congratulations to the Knowledge Makers Program at TRU on reaching 10 years of educational excellence. This groundbreaking initiative equips Indigenous students with the skills to conduct research and publish their findings as Indigenous scholars. #myTRU

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Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 23

Congratulations to TRU’s Juanita-Dawne Bacsu for being recognized by Michael Smith Health Research BC for her outstanding contributions to health research. #myTRU @healthresearchbc.bsky.social

inside.tru.ca/2025/09/22/j...

Juanita-Dawne Bacsu awarded for impactful research at TRU – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 22

TRU’s Courtney Mason is leading innovative research that recognizes the importance of Indigenous rights and sustainable development. Funding supports collaborative research with Indigenous communities in Western Canada and New Zealand. #myTRU @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca

inside.tru.ca/2025/09/19/c...

Conservation and collaboration: bridging Indigenous knowledge and scholarly research – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 19

Michelle Gordon (BComm ’09) isn’t the only alum using the TRU Alumni Network to make connections. The network is expanding globally, enabling connections for mentorship, job opportunities and sharing milestones, like Michelle’s inspiring story. Register today. #myTRU

inside.tru.ca/2025/09/17/t...

TRU grad reconnects on alumni network – TRU Newsroom

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 19

Flexible format ✅
Career-ready skills ✅

BC learners explore TRU’s programs funded by the StrongerBC Future Skills grant!

Now open for Fall 2025, choose from:
- Field Safety Representative class A/B/C
- Basic Drone Pilot License Training

Learn more ➡️ www.tru.ca/awards/gover...

Apply early!

Two female students standing and holding a drone on the left. A man sitting down with a drone in his hands as a woman observes keenly what he is doing.

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 19

Start now to make the most of Open House 2025! 🙌

Get parking info, directions and info on accommodations and things to do in Kamloops at: tru.ca/openhouse #myTRU

Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social · Sep 18

What does it mean to think like a chemist? TRU’s Jessica Allingham is leading a groundbreaking project designed to address this question by equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to participate in the field of chemistry. #myTRU @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca

inside.tru.ca/2025/09/16/r...

Researchers explore what it means to think like a chemist – TRU Newsroom