Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
TRU contributes to sustainable community development through research, planning, and partnerships that make Kamloops and other regions more resilient and inclusive, while TRU Strategic Research Plan and Strategic Internationalization Plan extend this commitment globally by fostering cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable engagement beyond our local community.
TRU welcomes the public to experience its campus as a shared space for learning, reflection, and connection with nature. The University provides free public access to its open and green spaces, inviting community members and visitors alike to explore the trails, gardens, and natural landscapes that make TRU unique.
In addition to its academic and research facilities, TRU offers opportunities for the public to engage with its significant buildings, monuments, and the Visual Art Gallery. The campus serves not only as a place of higher learning but also as a vibrant ecological and cultural landscape that fosters biodiversity, sustainability, and community engagement.
TRU provides free public access to campus buildings, monuments and gathering spaces, subject to the university's Responsible Use of University Space Policy. Members of the public are welcome to explore campus landmarks and community spaces and may also rent facilities through for meetings, conferences, cultural events and community gatherings.
TRU Library provides free public access to library spaces, collections and reference services. Alumni and community members can register for a free library card to borrow materials, while community users also have access to a range of online resources.
TRU provides free public access to the TRU Art Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions of art and cultural programming throughout the year. Beyond the gallery, artwork and sculptures are integrated throughout campus buildings and outdoor spaces.
TRU provides free public access to campus walking trails, horticulture gardens and outdoor gathering spaces. Visitors can explore campus through sustainability tours and garden spaces, while community organizations may also book outdoor areas for events, activities and gatherings that support learning, collaboration and community engagement.
The TRU Actors Workshop Theatre showcases live stage productions directed by faculty and performed by students from the Literatures, Languages and Performing Arts Department. In the 2024-25 season, the Theatre delivered four productions with a total of 30 performances.
TRU’s Strategic Internationalization Plan (2025-2035) provides a roadmap for expanding international engagement through globally focused learning, enhanced supports for international students, strengthened relationships with Indigenous communities, intercultural connection and collaboration, and the exchange of knowledge to address regional and global challenges.
TRU is committed to sustainable development and responsible land use. Planned development at 800 University Drive will take place on a designated brownfield site, demonstrating TRU’s focus on revitalizing previously used lands for future growth. See TRU’s Campus Master Plan for how TRU makes decisions about campus planning and development.
TRU's School of Trades and Technology is launching a research project to find out how homes can be built to better withstand fire.
Close to 300 learners from Taiwan, China, Mexico, South Korea and Japan came to TRU for customized, short-term experiential programs.
TRU science dean and former wildland firefighter Greg Anderson turns lived trauma into resilience research and mental-health training.
TRU is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievements and dedicated service.
