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SFU remains #1 comprehensive university in Canada, according to Maclean’s Magazine
Simon Fraser University is once again Canada’s top comprehensive university according to Maclean’s Magazine’s 2021 university rankings. learn more →
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A message of welcome from President Joy Johnson
SFU welcomes Joy Johnson as its new president on September 1, 2020. As she begins her term, Johnson acknowledges the extraordinary commitments of faculty and staff during this unusual time, and offers her best wishes for the fall semester. learn more →
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SFU retires its varsity athletics team name
Simon Fraser University is retiring its varsity athletics team name, the Clan, effective immediately. learn more →
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‘A home away from home’: SFU welcomes announcement of First Peoples’ Gathering House
Plans for a ceremonial space for the SFU community to celebrate Indigenous knowledge and culture are underway. SFU’s First Peoples’ Gathering House will open on SFU’s Burnaby campus in 2023. learn more →
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SFU French grad completes degree while on international exchange at outset of COVID-19 pandemic
Victoria Chua says staying calm and taking care of herself helped her stay focused on her goals during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while she was completing her semester abroad in Strasbourg, France. read more
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October 16, 2020
SIAT artist’s Senate artwork raises social awareness for Black Canadian voices
An artwork created by acclaimed writer and artist Chantal Gibson is helping to challenge historic and systemic racism—from its place in the foyer outside the Canadian Senate Chamber. -
September 11, 2020
2020 Terry Fox Gold Medal winner dedicated to supporting local Cystic Fibrosis community
MA candidate Meta Vaughan, the recipient of SFU's 2020 Terry Fox Gold Medal, is recognized for her dedication and courage in the face of adversity.
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Demand for education at SFU remains strong in the pandemic
SFU's final fall enrolment figures reflect continued demand for a quality education, even during a time of global and economic uncertainty. read more
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October 08, 2020
SFU remains #1 comprehensive university in Canada, according to Maclean’s Magazine
Simon Fraser University is once again Canada’s top comprehensive university according to Maclean’s Magazine’s 2021 university rankings. -
October 01, 2020
SFU named Canada's first Fairtrade Gold Campus
SFU has been recognized by Fairtrade Canada and the Canadian Fairtrade Network as the first educational institution in the country to attain Fairtrade Gold Campus status – the highest level of designation.
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Knowledge Mobilizers: Collaboration reaps rewarding benefits for SFU gerontology researchers
Public spaces that address the needs of the 2.7-million Canadians living with a mobility disability are at the heart of a collaborative knowledge mobilization project involving SFU gerontology researchers Atiya Mahmood and Delphine Labbé read more
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October 06, 2020
Study: mask mandates shown to significantly reduce spread of COVID-19
A new study by SFU researchers has found clear evidence that wearing a mask can have a significant impact on the spread of COVID-19. -
September 24, 2020
International team develops advanced COVID-19 virtual reality training simulations
Post-doctorate researchers and graduates from SFU's School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) and Virtro, a Vancouver-based tech company, are collaborating to develop virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) based training simulations for healthcare workers.
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SFU retires its varsity athletics team name
Simon Fraser University is retiring its varsity athletics team name, the Clan, effective immediately. read more
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February 21, 2020
Scott Kerr wins 6-hole playoff for 2nd career individual title
Leading the way for Simon Fraser was senior golfer Scott Kerr, who took home the individual title after posting a three round total of 216 (72-71-73). -
January 30, 2020
SFU's Kirsten Pinkney begins pro journey in France
After finishing her senior season on Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University volleyball standout Kirsten Pinkney is taking the next step in her volleyball journey as she moves on to the pro game in Europe after signing with Volleyball Romans in Romans-Sur-Isere, France.
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Community radio show helps tune-in master’s thesis amid hardship
While running a radio show on CJSF, Elaine Harder found the music she played spurred personal narratives that she used in her thesis and led her to research community radio, story, and autobiography. read more
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October 02, 2020
How students can make the most of remote learning
A trio of Excellence in Teaching award winners offer tips for studying amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
September 24, 2020
SFU alumni entrepreneurs to bring affordable renewable energy to remote communities
Four SFU alumni entrepreneurs are giving used electric vehicle batteries a second life by converting them to clean-energy storage units that can help remote communities inexpensively transition to renewable energy.
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Coast Salish motifs at the heart of new SFU chancellor and president regalia
SFU’s new chancellor and president will wear newly designed regalia that feature motifs created by Chief Janice George—Chepximiya Siyam’––and Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph—Skwetsimeltxw––both expert weavers and teachers from the Squamish Nation. read more
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September 28, 2020
Otoniya Juliane Okot Bitek begins 2020 writer-in-residence term
Okot Bitek will share her inspiration and writing advice as she begins her term as the 2020 Ellen and Warren Tallman writer-in-residence in SFU’s Department of English. -
September 23, 2020
Nominate your colleagues for their outstanding achievements
We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Staff Achievement Awards. Despite recent challenges, we want to recognize staff members who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the university or their community this past year. Deadline to submit is October 23, 2020.