TRU’s first-choice publisher for creating open educational & scholarly materials
The Open Press combines TRU’s celebrated open platforms and their expertise in learning design and resource development to offer all-inclusive support for the development of open educational resources, scholarship, and pedagogy projects.
Our goal is to solidify the existing infrastructure to prepare for TRU’s transition to a research-first university and to support the existing community ethos of teaching and learning in the open.
Group of People Enjoying Music Concert by Leah Kelley is used under the Pexels license.
Research
Supporting faculty, student, and staff research initiatives through publishing
Create
Assisting authors and creators in developing and publishing open content
Teach
Helping faculty with implementing open pedagogical practices into their courses
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campuses are situated on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake) within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The rich tapestry of this land also encompasses the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Tŝilhqot’in, Nuxalk, and Dakelh. Recognizing the deep histories and ongoing presence of these Indigenous peoples, we express gratitude for the wisdom held by this land. TRU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, valuing education as a shared journey. The TRU Open Press, inspired by collaborative learning on this land, upholds open access principles, and freely accessible education for all.
Reflection of Mountains on a Lake by Andrew Seto is used under the Pexels license.