Here to build a better future
Simon Fraser University is stepping up to build a sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic recovery. Our faculty, students and staff are engaged with people and organizations in Canada and around the world to drive innovation, improve public health, fight climate change, promote democracy, and create exciting new economic opportunities. In these, and so many other ways, we’re here to help shape a better future for everyone.
We plan for the post-COVID economy. Management professor David Hannah works with people and businesses on strategies and innovations to help them adapt to changes in work brought about by the pandemic.
We expand green power. The Hybrid Thermal Electric Microgrid project trains students to design the next generation of green power energy grids.
We test climate solutions. SFU researchers at the Civic Innovation Lab turn our communities into testing grounds for sustainable solutions to combat climate change.
We drive transformative economic change. Through RADIUS SFU, we support changemakers to build a more just, resilient and dynamic economy.
We help health care professionals stay safe. Engineering professor Woo Soo Kim develops remote health care robots to keep health care workers safe from infection.
We improve food security. Environment professor Tammara Soma looks at how we can foster food security in resilient and thriving communities.
We build healthier cities. Health sciences professor Meghan Winters designs green transportation solutions to build healthier cities and communities.
We help build sustainable and just cities. Professor Andréanne Doyon has studied cities around the world, fueling her passion for sustainable and just urban planning.
We create energy-efficient technologies. Engineering professor Michael Adachi and his team develop new solar cell technologies.
We protect against new viruses. Scientists at SFU’s Containment Level 3 Lab investigate anti-body responses to viruses.