New centre, new programs, new partnerships launched at Royal Roads

A new academic centre, a new master’s program, the launch of a suite of continuing studies programs, two new partnerships to support learning, plus the first intakes for two new programs. September may not be the start of the RRU school year but this fall has been very active on the learning front nonetheless. Read an education update...

An RRU learner shrinks the 100-Mile Diet to fit the isolation of Powell River

The 100-Mile Diet wasn't good enough for RRU School of Leadership studies learner Lyn Adamson. Living on a peninsula that only connects to the outside world by boat begs a different definition of local eating. That's when the 50-Mile Local Food for Change Challenge was born...Read the story

All they are saying, is give peace a chance

In June a group of peace activists from around the world gathered at Royal Roads University to discuss options for peace in a world in the grip of war. The historic event led to a declaration of peace at the World Peace Summit held in Vancouver a week later. Read about a peace movement with a new twist... 

Making miracles in Mongolia: An externship takes an alumnus to the far east

This past summer Environmental Management alumnus Cleone Todgham spent two months in Mongolia helping researchers on several projects, ranging from the impact of overgrazing to the purification if E. coli contaminated water in rural towns. The project was partially funded by RRU's externship program which is aimed at helping graduates get field experience after graduation. Read about Todgham's work in Mongolia...