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Prof. @jlmacarthur.bsky.social, a resident fellow specializing in energy systems at the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads, is focused on power. Not just how we make it, but who makes it, who has it, and how that balance can — and should — change.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Prof. @jlmacarthur.bsky.social, a resident fellow specializing in energy systems at the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads, is focused on power. Not just how we make it, but who makes it, who has it, and how that balance can — and should — change.
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Master of Arts in Tourism Management graduate Melinda Quintero receives the Governor General’s Gold Medal at the Royal Roads University Fall 2025 Convocation for her thesis, First Nations Place Names from Cadboro Bay to Millstream.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Master of Arts in Tourism Management graduate Melinda Quintero receives the Governor General’s Gold Medal at the Royal Roads University Fall 2025 Convocation for her thesis, First Nations Place Names from Cadboro Bay to Millstream.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/melinda...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/melinda...
Keep raising your hand: for tough challenges, for bold ideas, and for each other. President Steenkamp’s message for our graduates, captured in moments from Convocation celebrations.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Keep raising your hand: for tough challenges, for bold ideas, and for each other. President Steenkamp’s message for our graduates, captured in moments from Convocation celebrations.
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
At the Indigenous Graduation Celebration, we listened with joy and gratitude to the stories of this year’s graduates.
Each one, a testament to their perseverance, intelligence, and heart. Hay’sxw’qa si’em, to the grads and those who walked with them on this learning journey.
#Indigenous #HigherEd
Each one, a testament to their perseverance, intelligence, and heart. Hay’sxw’qa si’em, to the grads and those who walked with them on this learning journey.
#Indigenous #HigherEd
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
At the Indigenous Graduation Celebration, we listened with joy and gratitude to the stories of this year’s graduates.
Each one, a testament to their perseverance, intelligence, and heart. Hay’sxw’qa si’em, to the grads and those who walked with them on this learning journey.
#Indigenous #HigherEd
Each one, a testament to their perseverance, intelligence, and heart. Hay’sxw’qa si’em, to the grads and those who walked with them on this learning journey.
#Indigenous #HigherEd
Royal Roads’ Fall 2025 Student Honours and Awards reception celebrated these graduates' academic excellence, leadership, and community impact — a shining moment for our students and the future they’ll help build.
#HigherEd #RoyalRoadsUniversity #StudentAwards #Changemakers
#HigherEd #RoyalRoadsUniversity #StudentAwards #Changemakers
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Royal Roads’ Fall 2025 Student Honours and Awards reception celebrated these graduates' academic excellence, leadership, and community impact — a shining moment for our students and the future they’ll help build.
#HigherEd #RoyalRoadsUniversity #StudentAwards #Changemakers
#HigherEd #RoyalRoadsUniversity #StudentAwards #Changemakers
Royal Roads graduates are crossing the stage at tomorrow's Fall 2025 Convocation ceremonies! 🎉
Ceremonies are at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dogwood Auditorium. Cheering from afar? Join the livestream and celebrate your grad from anywhere!
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/fall-20...
Ceremonies are at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dogwood Auditorium. Cheering from afar? Join the livestream and celebrate your grad from anywhere!
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/fall-20...
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Royal Roads graduates are crossing the stage at tomorrow's Fall 2025 Convocation ceremonies! 🎉
Ceremonies are at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dogwood Auditorium. Cheering from afar? Join the livestream and celebrate your grad from anywhere!
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/fall-20...
Ceremonies are at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Dogwood Auditorium. Cheering from afar? Join the livestream and celebrate your grad from anywhere!
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/fall-20...
Congrats to Global Tourism Management student Elisa Paranich on receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation.
The award recognizes her volunteer firefighter work and efforts to support people affected by BC wildfires.
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The award recognizes her volunteer firefighter work and efforts to support people affected by BC wildfires.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Congrats to Global Tourism Management student Elisa Paranich on receiving the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation.
The award recognizes her volunteer firefighter work and efforts to support people affected by BC wildfires.
🔗 www.royalroads.ca/news/paranic...
The award recognizes her volunteer firefighter work and efforts to support people affected by BC wildfires.
🔗 www.royalroads.ca/news/paranic...
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Research explainer for some of my #energydemocracy work @royalroads.ca, with researchers and practitioners from across #Canada. Features our new map of energy co-operatives and how grassroots #innovation, #diversity and #justice is essential for #climate action. #energysky youtu.be/9qy7EKgYTok
Research in Action - Julie MacArthur: The Power Shift: Energy transitions and community empowerment
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November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Research explainer for some of my #energydemocracy work @royalroads.ca, with researchers and practitioners from across #Canada. Features our new map of energy co-operatives and how grassroots #innovation, #diversity and #justice is essential for #climate action. #energysky youtu.be/9qy7EKgYTok
Congrats, Fall 2025 graduates! Could we BE, any more excited?
#RRUGrad #RoyalRoadsUniversity #Friends
#RRUGrad #RoyalRoadsUniversity #Friends
November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Congrats, Fall 2025 graduates! Could we BE, any more excited?
#RRUGrad #RoyalRoadsUniversity #Friends
#RRUGrad #RoyalRoadsUniversity #Friends
Meet the Fall 2025 graduates taking home gold, silver and more at our Nov. 7 Convocation ceremonies. See the name of an outstanding student on this list? Tag them in the comments and say congrats! Full list of awardees: www.royalroads.ca/news/introdu...
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Meet the Fall 2025 graduates taking home gold, silver and more at our Nov. 7 Convocation ceremonies. See the name of an outstanding student on this list? Tag them in the comments and say congrats! Full list of awardees: www.royalroads.ca/news/introdu...
We can’t fight climate change by deepening divides. Dr. @jlmacarthur.bsky.social urges us to rethink the green transition through the lens of equity and community.
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Research in Action - Julie MacArthur: The Power Shift: Energy transitions and community empowerment
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November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We can’t fight climate change by deepening divides. Dr. @jlmacarthur.bsky.social urges us to rethink the green transition through the lens of equity and community.
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Full story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-low...
Happy HOWL-oween! Here are just a few of our fav RRU Good Doggo costumes of 2025! Which is yours?
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Happy HOWL-oween! Here are just a few of our fav RRU Good Doggo costumes of 2025! Which is yours?
👻 SPOOKY VIDEO ALERT: Take a haunting tour through some of the eeriest spots on campus… if you dare.
#Halloween #WitchesOfInstagram #WitchLife #ScarePrank #CastleCore #SpookySeason #RoyalRoads #RoyalRoadsUniversity
#Halloween #WitchesOfInstagram #WitchLife #ScarePrank #CastleCore #SpookySeason #RoyalRoads #RoyalRoadsUniversity
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
👻 SPOOKY VIDEO ALERT: Take a haunting tour through some of the eeriest spots on campus… if you dare.
#Halloween #WitchesOfInstagram #WitchLife #ScarePrank #CastleCore #SpookySeason #RoyalRoads #RoyalRoadsUniversity
#Halloween #WitchesOfInstagram #WitchLife #ScarePrank #CastleCore #SpookySeason #RoyalRoads #RoyalRoadsUniversity
Ian Gibbs, author of Victoria’s Most Haunted and an RRU alum, describes his chilling encounter at Hatley Castle: “It was like walking through quicksand. I felt a strong presence of a woman who clearly didn’t want me there.”
Read more of his spooktacular story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-rru...
Read more of his spooktacular story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-rru...
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ian Gibbs, author of Victoria’s Most Haunted and an RRU alum, describes his chilling encounter at Hatley Castle: “It was like walking through quicksand. I felt a strong presence of a woman who clearly didn’t want me there.”
Read more of his spooktacular story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-rru...
Read more of his spooktacular story: www.royalroads.ca/news/how-rru...
In an article for The Conversation, Tracy Smith-Carrier, professor of Humanitarian Studies, highlights how Canada’s failure to uphold social and economic rights has deepened poverty and food insecurity.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-med...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In an article for The Conversation, Tracy Smith-Carrier, professor of Humanitarian Studies, highlights how Canada’s failure to uphold social and economic rights has deepened poverty and food insecurity.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-med...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/rru-med...
Oscar Vicente, a student in the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management, earned the 2025 Disaster Recovery Institute of Canada scholarship for his research on improving disaster response in remote and Indigenous communities.
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Oscar Vicente, a student in the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management, earned the 2025 Disaster Recovery Institute of Canada scholarship for his research on improving disaster response in remote and Indigenous communities.
For health-care workers, feeling safe at work is about more than policy — it’s about leadership, culture and feeling heard. MBA Professor Frances Jorgensen explores how supportive leadership can cultivate safety.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/beyond-...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/beyond-...
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
For health-care workers, feeling safe at work is about more than policy — it’s about leadership, culture and feeling heard. MBA Professor Frances Jorgensen explores how supportive leadership can cultivate safety.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/beyond-...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/beyond-...
Get ready to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON.
At 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16, RRU joins the Great BC Shake Out, the largest earthquake drill in the province. Join the drill whether you're at home, work or school.
Learn more: www.shakeoutbc.ca/what-to-do-i...
At 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16, RRU joins the Great BC Shake Out, the largest earthquake drill in the province. Join the drill whether you're at home, work or school.
Learn more: www.shakeoutbc.ca/what-to-do-i...
What To Do During An Earthquake | British Columbia ShakeOut
More than 3,000 earthquakes occur in BC each year. Follow this guide to find out what to do during an earthquake and before it strikes!
www.shakeoutbc.ca
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Get ready to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON.
At 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16, RRU joins the Great BC Shake Out, the largest earthquake drill in the province. Join the drill whether you're at home, work or school.
Learn more: www.shakeoutbc.ca/what-to-do-i...
At 10:16 a.m. Oct. 16, RRU joins the Great BC Shake Out, the largest earthquake drill in the province. Join the drill whether you're at home, work or school.
Learn more: www.shakeoutbc.ca/what-to-do-i...
During their residency, MSc and MA in Environment and Management students toured The Farm at RRU with Food Systems Lead Solara Goldwynn. As a living lab, The Farm allows students to apply their learning directly through hands-on experiences in sustainability, food systems and community impact.
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
During their residency, MSc and MA in Environment and Management students toured The Farm at RRU with Food Systems Lead Solara Goldwynn. As a living lab, The Farm allows students to apply their learning directly through hands-on experiences in sustainability, food systems and community impact.
Join us at our new John Horgan Campus Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting look at our flexible undergrad experience. Connect with students, alumni and staff, join breakout sessions and enter for a chance to win one or TWO prize packs ($1,200 value!). More: www.royalroads.ca/events/rru-u...
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Join us at our new John Horgan Campus Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting look at our flexible undergrad experience. Connect with students, alumni and staff, join breakout sessions and enter for a chance to win one or TWO prize packs ($1,200 value!). More: www.royalroads.ca/events/rru-u...
Free, family-friendly Biodiversity Celebration at RRU Colwood Sat., Oct. 18.
Explore nature trails with expert guides, check out interactive displays and ask your conservation questions.
In partnership with City of Colwood & Capital Regional District.
Learn more👉 www.royalroads.ca/events/biodi...
Explore nature trails with expert guides, check out interactive displays and ask your conservation questions.
In partnership with City of Colwood & Capital Regional District.
Learn more👉 www.royalroads.ca/events/biodi...
October 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Free, family-friendly Biodiversity Celebration at RRU Colwood Sat., Oct. 18.
Explore nature trails with expert guides, check out interactive displays and ask your conservation questions.
In partnership with City of Colwood & Capital Regional District.
Learn more👉 www.royalroads.ca/events/biodi...
Explore nature trails with expert guides, check out interactive displays and ask your conservation questions.
In partnership with City of Colwood & Capital Regional District.
Learn more👉 www.royalroads.ca/events/biodi...
Salt Spring Island Apple Festival brought community spirit and seasonal flavors to RRU Salt Spring Island. Visitors enjoyed local apples, cider, games and sharing their ideas for future campus programming.
#AppleFestival #RRUCommunity #SaltSpringIsland
#AppleFestival #RRUCommunity #SaltSpringIsland
October 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Salt Spring Island Apple Festival brought community spirit and seasonal flavors to RRU Salt Spring Island. Visitors enjoyed local apples, cider, games and sharing their ideas for future campus programming.
#AppleFestival #RRUCommunity #SaltSpringIsland
#AppleFestival #RRUCommunity #SaltSpringIsland
Nominations are now open for Royal Roads’ Alumni Changemaker Achievement Awards! Know an alum making a difference? Nominate them by Nov. 16 and help us celebrate their care, courage & creativity.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/alumni-...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/alumni-...
October 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Nominations are now open for Royal Roads’ Alumni Changemaker Achievement Awards! Know an alum making a difference? Nominate them by Nov. 16 and help us celebrate their care, courage & creativity.
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/alumni-...
Read more: www.royalroads.ca/news/alumni-...
We welcomed The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, to our Colwood campus. Hosted by President Philip Steenkamp, her tour included visiting classrooms and touring the campus farm to see sustainability in action.
October 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We welcomed The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, to our Colwood campus. Hosted by President Philip Steenkamp, her tour included visiting classrooms and touring the campus farm to see sustainability in action.