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SFU names Joy Johnson as its 10th president and vice-chancellor
Following an extensive community consultation and international search process, Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governors has named professor Joy Johnson as the university’s next president and vice-chancellor. learn more →
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SFU maintains top spot among Canadian comprehensive universities
Simon Fraser University continues to be the top ranked university among Canadian comprehensive universities in the Maclean’s Magazine annual university rankings. learn more →
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SFU receives $17 million to establish Quantum Algorithms Institute
The provincial government will invest $17 million over the next five years to establish a new Quantum Algorithms Institute at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus. learn more →
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Building a better future: eight SFU innovators named to Royal Society of Canada
Membership in the Royal Society is Canada’s highest academic honour. learn more →
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SFU alum Michael Cheng's venture Sniply acquired in multi-million dollar deal
Sniply, a venture created by SFU alumnus Michael Cheng as a marketing tool for link sharing, is being acquired in a multi-million-dollar deal. read more
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December 19, 2019
SFU Beedie alumnus takes healthy eating to the great outdoors
Denis Mikhailov, a graduate of SFU Beedie’s Full Time MBA program, is the Founder and CEO of Nomad Nutrition Ltd, a venture that creates healthy dehydrated meals aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. -
October 16, 2019
Graduate takes new media to new creative levels with artificial intelligence
SFU PhD alumnus and accomplished multimedia artist Kıvanç Tatar uses AI to enhance music and multimedia, pioneering a new kind of live performance.
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Shape the future of SFU's policy on sexual violence and misconduct
GP 44, SFU's policy on sexual violence and misconduct, is currently under review. The Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO) wants to hear your ideas around building a culture of consent, care and respect on campus. read more
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January 14, 2020
New Burnaby campus makerspace promotes entrepreneurship, hands-on learning
SFU's new Media and Maker Commons (MMC) gives SFU students, faculty and staff access to 3D printers and scanners, a laser cutter, a VR studio and more. -
January 10, 2020
Sheila Watt-Cloutier announced as 2019-2020 recipient of Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue
Sheila Watt-Cloutier will receive the Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue recognizing her outstanding global leadership using dialogue in her work as an advocate for Indigenous, environmental and cultural rights.
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Researchers use ‘two-eyed seeing’ to improve Indigenous children’s health
A $1 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) supports collaborators in combining strengths of Western science and Indigenous approaches. read more
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December 23, 2019
New Quantum Algorithms Institute at SFU to position B.C. as world leader in quantum computing
SFU physicist Stephanie Simons, a professor and Canada Research Chair in Quantum Nanoelectronics, heads the university’s Silicon Quantum Technology Group. -
November 21, 2019
Climate change may impact kelp’s ability to reproduce
Marine heat waves may be impacting one of the ocean’s major sources of food and shelter for sea life—kelp.
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SFU Track & Field team starts strong at University of Washington Indoor Preview
This week the Simon Fraser Track & Field Team got their indoor season underway at the University of Washington Indoor Preview. read more
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August 12, 2019
SFU Athletics launches new look for sports teams
The new SFU Athletics & Recreation icon leans into the original red and white school colours, as well as a vintage maple leaf and octagon shape worn by SFU student athletes throughout its history. -
June 27, 2019
Sophie Dodd Among Nominees For 2019 NCAA Woman of Year Award
Track star Sophie Dodd graduated from the Beedie School of Business this summer with a 3.59 grade point average.
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Partners in innovation: Schulich Leader Scholarship program doubles in size
Business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich has deepened his investment to $200 million to keep Canada at the forefront of the knowledge-based economy. read more
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January 09, 2020
SFU geography student creates digital maps to tackle road congestion
Isaac Cave wanted an SFU degree that could help him tackle environmental issues. But he wasn’t sure where to start—until he discovered geography a field that blends physical, social and scientific issues. -
December 05, 2019
SFU urban planning researcher tackles food security
SFU urban planning professor Tammara Soma focuses her research on food-systems planning.
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SFU earth scientist John Clague named to Order of Canada
SFU professor emeritus John Clague is one of 38 new Officers of the Order of Canada. He is recognized for his impact on the study of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides and floods. read more
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January 02, 2020
SFU’s “My Classroom” project creates opportunity for students and instructors to shape the future of their learning environments
What does your ideal classroom look like? This was the question posed at SFU’s ‘My Classroom’ open houses last week as students and instructors from across the Burnaby campus gathered to have their say in shaping the university’s future learning environments. -
November 25, 2019
SFU ranked as a top employer in Canada for 13th consecutive year
Wilson Nam, who has been working full-time at Simon Fraser University since 1997, is not surprised to learn SFU has, for the 13th consecutive year, been named one of Canada’s top 100 employers.