Institutes, Centres & Facilities

SFU is home to over 60 research centres and institutes that drive impactful, collaborative research, addressing scientific and global challenges while fostering engagement with students and scholars. Through world-class shared research infrastructure, including core facilities and specialized labs, SFU provides valuable resources and expertise, supporting a broad community of users across disciplines and promoting a strong culture of collaborative research.

Research Centres

Research Centres are formally designated, non-departmental units facilitating collaborative research mainly within a single faculty.

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Research Institutes

Research Institutes are formally designated non-departmental units that facilitate extensive multi-faculty collaborative research.

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Core Facilities

SFU's Core Facilities are shared research resources that support a wide community of users.

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Other Facilities

There are many SFU research facilities available to the entire university community.

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