As wildfire seasons in Canada become increasingly severe, communities across the country are looking to the latest wildfire science to help manage risk and strengthen…

Indigenous fire stewardship was highlighted last week as communities, Indigenous leaders and researchers gathered in Colombia to share global perspectives on wildfire. Thompson Rivers University…

Demand for Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) federally funded in-community wildfire training has taken off, bringing the program within reach of its goal to train 260…

Thompson Rivers University is an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, a UNESCO-proclaimed international day that celebrates the role of engineering…

British Columbia has reached a critical inflection point in how it prepares for wildfire and other natural hazards, President and Vice-Chancellor Airini told delegates at…

When Dr. Greg Anderson talks about the impact of wildfire, he isn’t just speaking as a researcher. He’s speaking from lived experience. Before becoming dean…

When Dr. Mahed Choudhury looks at a wildfire, he doesn’t just see a natural event—he sees a deeply human story. “Disasters essentially involve humans,” he…

More than 200 wildfire researchers, agency staff and community leaders convened in-person and online at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Oct. 7 to 9 for the…

As wildfires continue to affect communities across British Columbia, researchers at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are turning to technology to help reduce risks and improve…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon host the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada’s (WRCC) first Building Foundational Knowledge gathering. Running Oct. 7 to 9, the…

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…

In recognition of her research, Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Scholar Award by…

Three of British Columbia’s (B.C.) most experienced wildfire communications professionals are bringing their expertise to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) this fall. Mike McCulley, Kevin Skrepnek…

Wildfire smoke affects us all, but not always in the same way. Ahead of summer outings under potentially smoky skies, TRU Respiratory Therapy department chair…

Communities across B.C. are increasingly confronted with the challenges from wildfires, highlighting the pressing need for proactive engagement and education. In response to this need,…

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is playing a key role in strengthening wildfire resilience in Canada through the newly established Wildfire Resilience Consortium of…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU), in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), was pleased to recently host a 20-person delegation from France for a discussion…

KAMLOOPS — Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), strategically located…

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada through the federal Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a…