Kamloops, BC initiates Researcher-in-Residence pilot to turn academic research into new programs

Kamloops, BC Researcher-in-Residence New Program Pilot

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The city and Thompsons Rivers University (TRU) appoint a post-doctoral researcher for the three-year pilot. This researcher and a team of interns conduct workshops about community life. Resident feedback and departmental collaborations are filtered through academic research to address areas like public health and social equity. The Researcher-in-Residence may recommend code changes, additional pilots, and public partnerships to improve governance.

Pilot / POC Planning Citizen Engagement

Kamloops, BC

City in British Columbia

Canada

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City of Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University, and Mitacs Launch Researcher-in-Residence Program | City of Kamloops

The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Gladu as the new Researcher-in-Residence (RiR), marking the start of a pilot project that will provide valuable research to benefit the community.

City of Kamloops, TRU team up to create researcher-in-residence pilot program | Kamloops This Week

The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University have launched a researcher-in-residence pilot program, which will see university faculty and students provide expertise on city initiatives. . . .

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