Peer-reviewed podcasts: Amplify Podcast Network produces podcasts as scholarly communication

As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, it has become an effective medium for researchers to share complex ideas in an accessible way. Publishing professor Hannah McGregor is showing that podcasts can be a form of academic research in their own right. learn more →
Going above and beyond to build community: Marion Walter wins Work Performance Award

When Marion Walter celebrated her Staff Achievement Award on March 5, 2020, surrounded by friends and colleagues, she didn’t realize that her world would change dramatically a few days later. That was the last in-person event she attended before isolating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ever since, she has been carrying on from her home in New Westminster with “three cats, two birds, one gecko and a very annoying adult son,” as her email signature reminds co-workers. learn more →
COVID-19

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we know you likely have many questions about the FCAT student experience, research activities on campus, and the status of many campus services. We’ve gathered information and resources from across campus that we hope will provide answers to most of your questions. learn more →
Graduating during a pandemic: words of wisdom from 7 FCAT students

What is it like to graduate from university during a pandemic? These FCAT students may not have envisioned their convocation taking place on a screen as opposed to a stage, but they are nevertheless ready to take on their next challenges, whether that’s a new job, further education, or developing their artistic practice. learn more →
SFU students launch initiative to share the stories of those lost to COVID-19

Five million confirmed cases. Three hundred thousand deaths. These are the global numbers for COVID-19. The numbers show how many people have passed away during the pandemic, but they don’t tell the stories of the lives that were lived. Coronavirus-enforced isolating has made it impossible to gather for funerals and to mourn together the passing of loved ones. learn more →
Communication professors developing tools to tackle online abuse

As part of a new project announced by the Canada-UK Artificial Intelligence Initiative and the Canadian and UK governments, Simon Fraser University Canada 150 Research Chair Wendy Chun and assistant professor Ahmed Al-Rawi are developing new artificial intelligence technology that can be used to tackle abuse and hate online. learn more →