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September 16, 2021
SFU 2021 Federal Election Expert Directory -
September 15, 2021
Vaccines and adjusting to the ‘new normal’: SFU experts available -
September 09, 2021
Technology takes the art of origami into the fight against COVID-19 -
September 02, 2021
Ground-breaking work from SFU identifies new source for earthquakes and tsunamis in the Greater Tokyo Region -
August 31, 2021
Heading back to school: SFU experts available
It’s back to school next week for elementary and high school students and a return to in-person classes for post-secondary students this fall. Simon Fraser University experts are available to speak about the return to school, COVID-19 measures, dealing with anxiety, the transition from online to in-person learning, and other related topics. -
August 23, 2021
Vaccination card next step in pandemic battle – SFU experts
The B.C. government has unveiled plans for a vaccination card, requiring proof of vaccination for people to attend certain social and recreational events. The following Simon Fraser University faculty experts can provide comment. -
August 19, 2021
Study suggests solutions to criminal justice involvement among people experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness
Nearly 60 per cent of people experiencing both homelessness and serious mental illness in Metro Vancouver have had a criminal conviction, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University. -
August 17, 2021
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan - SFU experts available -
August 10, 2021
Experts available on rising COVID-19 cases, vaccines and restrictions -
August 09, 2021
SFU experts available on U.N. Climate Change report -
August 05, 2021
Tourist-tourist rapport: SFU expert on why it matters -
August 03, 2021
Mitacs provides $5M for wearable tech development at SFU -
July 30, 2021
Emancipation Day in Canada – SFU expert available -
July 28, 2021
Dry spell sparks concerns over drought & fires – SFU experts available -
July 27, 2021
SFU study confirms video streaming responsible for one per cent of all emissions
Video streaming is a growing environmental concern that accounts for one per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions, a new Simon Fraser University study has confirmed. A team led by School for the Contemporary Arts professor Laura Marks worked for more than a year to investigate the carbon footprint of streaming media, supported by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. -
July 23, 2021
Child mental health services lacking in high-income countries: SFU study finds -
July 21, 2021
Gaming the NHL drafts, expert available on upcoming expansion and entry drafts
The NHL drafts are a high-stakes game off the ice for management and players in professional hockey. With the 2021 NHL expansion and entry drafts coming up this week (Friday and Saturday, with the Seattle Kraken announcing its new team later today), SFU Beedie School of Business Professor Peter Tingling, who has extensively studied decision making in the NHL, is available for commentary and analysis. -
July 19, 2021
Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated travellers: SFU experts available -
July 13, 2021
Climate change, heat & wildfires – SFU experts available -
July 08, 2021
Regular rapid testing detects COVID-19 soon enough to stop transmission in schools