UNIVERSITY NEWS

SFU LAUNCHES NEW FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN

With a reputation as one of Canada’s fastest growing research institutions, SFU’s 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan (SRP) identifies key areas of strength and focus for the future. The plan embeds the core values of the university’s institutional plan into research practice using six approaches and includes five institutional research priority areas that demonstrate SFU’s commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With the new SRP, we are well-positioned to continue to expand our research activities, to deepen our engagement with community and to grow the impact of our scholars on the world.

DISCOVER THE PLAN

SFU RESEARCHERS DIG DEEP TO PREDICT SNOWMELT AFTER DROUGHTS

In times of unprecedented drought and climate change, it appears that current forecasting models that rely on the historical relationship between mountain snowpack and the subsequent water supply are no longer reliable.

SFU researchers recently developed an updated water supply forecasting model that considers additional factors, like water storage deficits in the soil and bedrock. This new model significantly improves the accuracy of water supply forecasts following drought.

RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES

SFU LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABILITY WEBSITE

Learn more about how faculty, staff, students and community members are taking action to address climate change on SFU's new sustainability website. The new site showcases how SFU pursues ecological, social and economic justice for our local and global communities. Together, we are building healthier, safer and more regenerative and resilient communities.

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HOW TO IDENTIFY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHISHING SCAMS

Even though the holidays are over, it's still a busy season for online scams. Learn how you can better identify, avoid or report phishing emails and what to do when you see one.

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FEATURE EVENT

CANADA'S GAME- VIOLENCE, MISOGYNY AND RACISM IN HOCKEY

January 26 | Hosted by SFU Public Square

Hockey Canada has been embroiled in scandal and scrutiny for months over its history of grossly mishandling sexual assault allegations.

Join this online panel moderated by Tamara Taggart as they discuss the Hockey Canada scandal as a jumping off point to address the damaging culture at the heart of hockey in Canada.