Research Support Sessions
The Research Support Sessions provide information on the research priorities at SFU and the various research support resources available. These sessions are primarily intended for research faculty who are new to SFU, though other research staff, administrators, and experienced faculty members may also find them beneficial and are encouraged to attend. The sessions will be held twice a year: once from October to December in the Fall Term, and again from February to April in the Spring Term.
Stay-tuned for updates to the offerings. For more information, please contact Clare Zheng - cxz@sfu.ca.
Upcoming Sessions
February Sessions
- Research Priorities at SFU (breakfast provided) - VP Research & Innovation Leadership
Date/Time: February 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: In Person @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus)
Don’t miss the chance to hear from Dugan O’Neil, Vice President of Research & Innovation, and Elicia Maine, Associate Vice President of Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation, as they share insights on SFU’s research priorities and Strategic Research Plan. Plus, enjoy a warm breakfast while connecting with them!
- Research & Impact in Community - Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Hub and Community-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
TBD
Date/Time: February 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Meet the teams behind the CERi and the Knowledge Mobilization Hub to learn how your research can be amplified and supported.
Speakers Include:
Stuart Poyntz - Co-Director of CERi
Joanna Habdank - Program Manager of CERi
Lupin Battersby - Director, Knowledge Mobilization
- SFU Library & SFU Research Data Centre Support - SFU Library & Research Data Centre (RDC)
Date/Time: February 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
The SFU Library offers rich online and physical collections, a wide variety of services to support research, and departmental liaison librarians to discuss your research needs. This combined session will also include an introduction to what data are available in the RDC and how researchers can obtain access.
Speakers Include:
Carla Graebner - Librarian for Data Services and Government Information
Julie Jones - Research Commons Librarian
Simon Woodcock - Academic Director at the SFU RDC
Dennis Ma-Statistics Canada Analyst at RDC
March Sessions
- Research Partnerships, Advancement, and Community Engagement Support - Partnership Hub (SPH) & Advancement
Date/Time: March 4, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Learn about the wide-ranging supports available to researchers for building impactful partnerships, advancing your research, and fostering meaningful evidence-informed public dialogue.
Speakers Include:
Seychelle Cushing - Executive Director, SFU Partnerships Hub
Wanda Dekleva - Executive Director, Advancement
Sofia Janmohamed - Executive Director, Development
Aftab Erfan - Executive Director, Community Engagement and Dialogue
- Research Ethics & Security Procedures - Research Ethics & Security Office
Date/Time: March 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hybrid @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom
Two back to back sessions will be offered – one on research ethics processes & procedures and the other covering research security.
Speakers Include:
Kim Lajoie - Manager, Research Ethics Board
Kristie Westerlaken - Director, Research Ethics & Security
- Research Grants & Contracts - Research Services (ORS) & Research Accounting
Date/Time: March 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Description of SFU processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.
Speakers Include:
Aniko Takacs-Cox- Director, Research Services
Sarah Lee - Director, Financial Services
- Commercialize Your Research - Technology Licensing Office (TLO)
Date/Time: March 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Hybrid @ ASB10908 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom
Learn how SFU helps researchers protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialize their research.
Speaker includes:
Kamaldeep Sembi - Director & IP Legal Counsel
- International Collaborations and Research Opportunities- SFU International (SFUI), Institutional Strategic Award (ISA) & Research Services (ORS)
Date/Time: March 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Overview of SFU’s global priorities and footprint, support available for international partnership-building, and funding tools for research and innovation.
Speaker includes:
Carol Zachs - Senior Director of SFU International
Diane Hanano - Director of ISA & Interim CFI Liaison
Aniko Takacs-Cox - Director of ORS
Introduction to SFU's Research Computing Group - Research Computing Group (RCG)
Date/Time: February 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Hybrid @ ASB10900 (Burnaby Campus) & Zoom
Join us to learn more about the Research Computing services available to researchers at SFU. We will discuss our infrastructure, upcoming developments in AI systems and cutting-edge research, as well as our software, big data initiatives, and training opportunities.
Speakers include:James Peltier – Director, RCG
Megan Meredith-Lobay – Associate Director, RCG
Andrei Vassilenko – Manager, Research Development Team
Alex Razoumov – RCG Training Team
Sessions that will run again in Fall 2025
Note: sessions are additional to those running in Spring 2025 sessions
Awards Readiness - Institutional Strategic Awards (ISA)
This workshop will guide early career researchers in developing a strategic plan for pursuing awards and honours, enhancing their visibility in their discipline, and preparing a personalized award dossier to improve their awards readiness.
Research Facilities Showcase - Reps from research facilities from across SFU
Maybe you don't have to buy that mass spec or 3D printer. Many of the cutting-edge research facilities across SFU are available for use by SFU researchers. The institution also supports 7 Core Facilities that are managed for multiple use. Come join reps from each Core, from the Faculties and from a number of specific labs at a trade show style event.