SFU ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT |
As one of Canada's leading universities, we recognize the significant impact our procurement practices can have on the environment, economy and social well-being of our communities.
“At SFU, we strive to integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of procurement, from sourcing materials and products to developing supplier relationships,” says Mary Aylesworth, director, financial operations. “By making conscious choices about the goods and services we purchase, we can reduce our ecological footprint, support local communities and promote ethical business practices.”
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CAN WE ACHIEVE NET ZERO BY 2050? |
SFU researcher Erik Kjeang and his team at the Fuel Cell Research Laboratory are working on it. Their mission to develop, test and commercialize the next generation of efficient, affordable and durable zero emissions fuel cells is contributing to community-centred climate innovation at SFU and beyond. |
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IN MEMORIAM: CHARLES PANCERZEWSKI |
A philanthropist, community leader and lover of Indigenous arts of the Northwest Coast, Charles was a generous and early supporter of the Bill Reid Centre at SFU. His contributions have left an indelible imprint on the university and he will be dearly missed. |
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SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group researchers in the Faculty of Applied Sciences are developing a biosensor to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases. An overview of their work has been recently published in the journal Nature Communications. The team has completed the proof-of-concept stage and is now planning to test the biosensor in clinical trials. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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Call 911 first from a cell phone or campus phone. If dialed from a campus phone, Campus Public Safety will be notified for urgent assistance. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with these campus safety tips so that you know what to do in an emergency. |
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SPOTLIGHT YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE WITH THE MEDIA |
Contact mediarelations@sfu.ca with your idea/topic. Possible themes for January/February are:
- New research and stories
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Film/TV awards season (Oscar nominations: Jan. 24, Oscars: Mar. 12)
- COVID: COVID and flu, new research and vaccines, COVID public health developments, long COVID
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International: One year since Ukraine/Russia war began (Feb. 24), oil demand and climate, financial markets, world conflicts and protests
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B.C.: 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health and safety (Jan. 29), alcohol tax increase (Apr. 1)
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Canada: Real estate, Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and monetary policy report (Jan. 25), class-action lawsuits against airlines, potential annexation of Turks and Caicos, food prices and cost of living, labour issues, healthcare issues and health policy, China relations
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WHERE TO FIND CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES |
Campus safety, parking, food, the bookstore and other services are essential to making the university a great place to work, learn and study. Find out the latest information about what's available to you this term from VP Finance & Administration. |
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Human Resources has launched a new job posting process to better inform future candidates about the role, hiring department and benefit package.
Hiring managers are invited to try out the new format for any current or upcoming recruitments.
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YOU'RE INVITED: COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM |
January 24 | Hosted by SFU Vancouver Campus |
Attend the next event in SFU Vancouver's series of community forums to discuss keeping the Vancouver campus and neighbourhood safe, accessible and welcoming. Representatives from Campus Public Safety and other groups will be there to answer questions and discuss safety measures. No registration is required. |
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January 26 | Hosted by Department of English (Research Centre for Scottish Studies) |
You're invited to a lecture by professor Leith Davis, followed by traditional Burns Day celebration activities including addressing the haggis, a piping performance, recitation of Selkirk Grace and a toast to the "Lassies." |
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January 31 | Hosted by Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office |
Join an online panel discussion with Brennan Bastyovansky, Georgette Reed, and Nangghaahlaangstangs about sexual violence prevention and intervention in sports. Panelists will share stories and perspectives on how we can take bystander intervention from one moment of action to ongoing practice. |
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