Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. |
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CREATING DEMENTIA-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES |
A team of researchers at SFU and UBC are collaborating on a knowledge mobilization project to provide educational resources, training and guidelines for municipalities. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. |
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HOW DOES AGE AFFECT IMMUNITY? |
Older people are more at risk of severe illness from COVID-19, but for other diseases children may be more vulnerable. Why do immune responses vary depending on age? SFU mathematics professor Ben Ashby uses models and simulations to study the evolution of infectious diseases and how their hosts evolve to combat them. |
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SAVING LIVES WITH FAIRER POLICIES |
Faculty of Education Assistant Professor Inna Stepaniuk shares her insights on the challenges and treatment of underrepresented and disadvantaged people living during times of crisis. When equity-deserving people navigate through war, heatwaves and wildfires, appropriate resources are limited and demand is high. Equity-based policy making acknowledges the experiences, needs and strengths of these groups and to develop systems to appropriately respond is essential. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER |
Winter will begin in a couple of weeks. As the temperature drops and weather changes, the ground can become slippery to safely walk on. To prevent slips and falls, seek advice from short-legged friends living in the southern hemisphere. |
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MEET SFU'S STRATEGIC AWARDS TEAM |
Thinking of pursuing a large-scale funding opportunity or nominating a colleague for a major award? Unsure where to start? SFU’s Institutional Strategic Awards team can help. |
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The Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides a multi-faceted training experience in statistical sciences for young researchers. Participants develop foundational skills that can be applied to a variety of careers. |
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BEYOND DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ACADEMY |
January 4 | Hosted by Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology |
Kim TallBear is a leading scholar, professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Society at the University of Alberta. Her engaging lecture will provide an opportunity to consider how the principles of Truth and Reconciliation can be applied in the post-secondary sector. |
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