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At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment.

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TRU to bring virtual wildfire network together at national conference

 

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will welcome wildfire researchers, fire agencies and community partners from across Canada this fall for the inaugural gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC).

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TRU trades enhance training for high-demand mining careers

Major investment announced by B.C. Premier David Eby

 

New support for trades training linked to the province’s mining sector will create opportunities for students to prepare for careers vital to mines across B.C.

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Saturday, October 18

 

Join us and take the next step toward your future by exploring all that TRU has to offer.

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TRU’s Career and Experiential Learning connects students with real-world experiences, co-op placements and career development tools to build skills and confidence for life after graduation.

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Join the movement to protect our planet and help TRU lead as one of the most sustainable universities in Canada!

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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.

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At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.

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STARS platinum ranking in sustanability
Canada's First double platinum-rated
sustainable university
AACSB awards
2022 Innovations That Inspire Splatsin-TRU Business Development Project
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
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Desire 2 Learn 2018 and 2020 recipients, and
the Alan Blizzard Award in 2019
Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl̓ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
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