SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
TRU fosters innovation through applied research, entrepreneurship programs and collaboration with local industries on sustainable technologies.
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TRU Strategic Research plan
Road map connecting research with community needs, engaging in global research challenges and contributing to the university’s 10-year strategic goals.
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Supports faculty and students across the research lifecycle — from funding and ethics review to grant administration, mentoring and resources for high-quality outcomes.
Learn moreTRU Research Week
Annual event celebrating interdisciplinary research through competitions, conferences, and workshops that showcase student and faculty research and build skills.
Learn moreResearch policy and practices
Faculty and students participating in research must abide by TRU’s research policies to ensure integrity and ethical practices.
Learn moreTRU Generator
Supports students and faculty in developing ideas into successful ventures, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
Learn moreTRU Tourism Innovation Lab
Empowers students to turn ideas into ventures by combining entrepreneurial training with hands-on experience in partnership with Tourism Kamloops and the Kamloops Innovation Centre.
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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs will strengthen research at TRU
TRU is seeking three senior researchers to nominate through the recently announced Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program
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Distinguished alumni recognized
TRU is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.
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TRU activates new rooftop solar arrays to support Low-Carbon District Energy System
TRU now draws power from three rooftop solar arrays, boosting on-site electricity for the campus and its Low-Carbon District Energy System.
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TRU lecture explores how entrepreneurs can think — and act — globally
TRU Gaglardi’s Dr. Salman Kimiagari discusses how today’s entrepreneurs adopt a global mindset from day one in an upcoming lecture.
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SDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs will strengthen research at TRU
TRU is seeking three senior researchers to nominate through the recently announced Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program
Read more
Distinguished alumni recognized
TRU is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.
Read more
TRU activates new rooftop solar arrays to support Low-Carbon District Energy System
TRU now draws power from three rooftop solar arrays, boosting on-site electricity for the campus and its Low-Carbon District Energy System.
Read more
TRU lecture explores how entrepreneurs can think — and act — globally
TRU Gaglardi’s Dr. Salman Kimiagari discusses how today’s entrepreneurs adopt a global mindset from day one in an upcoming lecture.
Read moreSDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
