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SFU lands $3 million to expand programs in French
The Government of Canada is renewing and extending French program initiatives at SFU with $3 million in funding for the university’s Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA). learn more →
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Moon-measurer, laser inventor remembered at International Day of Light
The world's first laser was designed by Theodore Maiman, a former adjunct professor in SFU’s School of Engineering Science. learn more →
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Immersive classroom experience fosters teamwork in ground-breaking Semester in Alternate Realities
The 18 students in the course are challenged to use virtual reality technology to foster meaningful immersive experiences 'for good.' learn more →
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Moon-measurer, laser inventor remembered at International Day of Light
The world's first laser was designed by Theodore Maiman, a former adjunct professor in SFU’s School of Engineering Science. read more
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May 07, 2019
SFU grad wins Canada’s 2019 Developer 30 Under 30 award
Economics graduate Andy Wong recognized as one of Canada’s up-and-coming software developers. -
April 26, 2019
First-of-its-kind engineering program readies SFU students for emerging green industries
Second-year engineering student Danielle Arciaga faces a tough decision once she graduates from SFU—in which emerging green industry should she begin her career: clean tech or smart cities?
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Office for Aboriginal Peoples' Newsletter 2018 Year in Review
A special edition of SFU News. read more
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May 13, 2019
Autism study aims to help Indigenous families procure services -
May 13, 2019
Cree-Métis prof earns top academic honour
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Big energy savings for tiny machines
SFU-led team first to demonstrate theory behind energy-efficient nanomachines. read more
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May 14, 2019
True identity of imposter 'pigs' on 17th century map overturns early colonial history of Barbados
In Barbados, that has been a historical mystery ever since the first English colonists arrived on the island in 1627 to encounter what they thought was a herd of wild European pigs. -
April 08, 2019
Honeydew secretions of aphids provide sustenance for mosquitoes
Hemipteran honeydew, a sugar-rich sticky liquid produced by aphids as they feed on plant sap, provides essential nutrients to mosquitoes.
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SFU women's golf team wins GNAC championship in epic comeback
The SFU women's golf team won their third GNAC championship title in four years. read more
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March 19, 2019
SFU stadium project breaks ground
Golden shovels pierced the ground at SFU’s Terry Fox field on March 19, officially marking the start of construction for a new stadium targeted to open in summer 2020. -
November 06, 2018
Men and women combine to win five weight classes at SFU open
Logan Nelson, Taber Spray, and Nishaun Randhawa on the men’s team and Alex Hedrick and Serena Woldring won their weight classes on the women’s side.
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Immersive classroom experience fosters teamwork in ground-breaking Semester in Alternate Realities
The 18 students in the course are challenged to use virtual reality technology to foster meaningful immersive experiences 'for good.' read more
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April 17, 2019
Seven fun and free things to do at the 2019 Burnaby Festival of Learning
SFU and the City of Burnaby present a week-long series of free and fun educational events from May 4 to 11. -
April 17, 2019
Biology class analyzes dog DNA for body size, snout length and coat length
Biological sciences senior lecturer Kathleen Fitzpatrick teaches a research course on genetic analysis and how DNA helps us understand physical traits, certain behaviours, and impacts on health.
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Registrar Rummana Khan Hemani named acting vice-provost
She assumes her new duties on May 1. read more
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March 21, 2019
SFU honours president’s 2018 newsmakers
A headline-grabbing ‘data crusader’, a shark expert with serious social media chops and a strategy-driven communicator at the leading edge of SFU’s new brand are being recognized with this year’s SFU president’s newsmaker awards. -
March 18, 2019
SFU Presidential Search
SFU is beginning the process to find the University’s next President and the Presidential Search Committee invites you to participate and contribute input to help shape the position description.