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Chair of the Respiratory Therapy department, Cael Field.

Five wildfire smoke FAQs

   Thursday, September 12 2024

Your wildfire smoke questions answered by chair of the Respiratory Therapy department, Cael Field.

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Tracking the future of wildlife conservation

   Wednesday, August 14 2024

What started as a job as the wildlife technician tracking the elusive fisher turned into a master’s research project for this TRU student.

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Jamie Collins, prior to his passing, with his wife, Linda, and grandchildren.

Memorial award honours community-minded outdoorsman

   Tuesday, July 30 2024

The Jamie Collins Memorial Bursary Fund honours a man who gave generously to others.

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Researchers receive major federal funding

   Friday, June 14 2024

Six TRU researchers have been awarded a combined total of $937,500 through the NSERC Discovery Grants program.

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Spring 2024 graduates share their insights

   Thursday, June 6 2024

TRU students share their journey to graduation.

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TRU-UBCO team up for success with EcoHaven

   Wednesday, May 22 2024

Thompson Rivers University and UBC Okanagan students see successful second-place win at international building design competition.

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Collaborating to care for caribou habitat

   Wednesday, May 22 2024

First year Master of Science in Environmental Science student Olivier Jumeau is studying caribou habitat regeneration after wildfire.

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Studying how to adapt to extreme fire weather

   Wednesday, May 15 2024

Master of science student Leona Shepherd is studying climate change and extreme fire weather.

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(Left to right) Engineering department Chair (interim) Mridula Sharma, Acres Enterprises Ltd. owner/president Jason Paige and engineering students Kenneth Kouadio, Paul Richter, Shubham Jangra and Connor Cross celebrate team five's victory along with Acres' business development manager Chad Kyllo and engineering faculty member Geoff Fink.

Engineering competition connects students and alumni

   Monday, April 29 2024

An innovative idea, effective work distribution and presentation skills were keys to victory at the Acres Industry Innovation Competition.

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Free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students

   Tuesday, April 2 2024

TRU is hosting a free robotics workshop for female and non-binary high-school students.

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Science Events

Environmental science seminar series

  Date: September 19, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
  Location: Ken Lepin Building

Environmental science is a broad, interdisciplinary field that attempts to understand and solve environmental problems.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: October 9, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: October 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: November 7, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: November 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: January 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  Location: No location specified

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Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine alongside primary care.

Join us to learn about the application process, program options, salaries and job opportunities in this fast-moving, exciting career!

This info session is mandatory for all incoming respiratory therapy students.

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Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: January 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: February 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


Respiratory Therapy – mandatory info session

  Date: March 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  Location: No location specified

Respiratory therapy is the only allied health profession whose base education and clinical practice focuses on critical care medicine.


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