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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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Planning for the future: a vision for SFU Burnaby in 2065
This long-term comprehensive plan is the result of nearly two years of research, engagement and consultation. The SFU community is invited to share feedback on the plan at an open house on Nov. 13. 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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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. read more
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October 01, 2019
SFU Convocation October 2019
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September 27, 2019
New perspectives and fresh angles: journalist gains international experience in Global Communication MA program
Aya Nader Sharaby’s journalism work prior to SFU focused on human rights, environmental issues, and gender equality.
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SFU researchers’ innovative software key to choreographer Merce Cunningham’s dance legacy
Merce Cunningham is one of the 20th century’s most iconic modern dance choreographers, known for utilitarian, minimalist movement that emphasizes line and shape as opposed to emotion. read more
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October 31, 2019
Update on event planned for Nov. 2
SFU has been informed by the sponsor of the event, “How media bias shapes the gender debate,” that he has decided to cancel the event for security reasons. As a result of this cancellation, the event will not now proceed at SFU. -
October 31, 2019
Dig it: SFU community plants 2,000 trees during 4th annual Environmental Stewardship Challenge
The SFU Faculty of Environment’s 4th annual Environmental Stewardship Challenge, a partnership between SFU Alumni, SFU Sustainability and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks saw more than 100 participants plant 2,000 native trees in two hours to help restore Boundary Bay’s ecosystem
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First fossil dragonflies from B.C. identified and named
Paleontologists say these fossils can now help us understand the ancient history of these insects in our region. read more
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November 13, 2019
New approach to math gives kids 'hands-on' experience with numbers
SFU mathematics education professor Nathalie Sinclair will further discuss her design for touchscreen technologies and new approaches to mathematical learning for children at SFU’s Vancouver campus on Thursday, Nov. 26 as part of the President’s Faculty Lecture Series. -
November 18, 2019
Musical memories refreshed: Olo Radio gives Last FM users a new way to interact with their music-streaming history
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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. read more
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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. -
April 24, 2019
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.
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SFU education students and First Nations collaborate to help Fraser River salmon
A class of SFU graduate students worked with First Nations, school students, and community groups to plant 1,000 trees and indigenous plants along local creeks. read more
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November 05, 2019
Envionmental science student combines passion with purpose
Environmental science student Jijie Xu tests the environmental impacts on our air quality. -
September 30, 2019
Archaeology degree leads to crime-solving
A fan of crime-scene detective shows, Chantelle Foster always dreamed of working in forensics.
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SFU mourns the loss of engineering science senior lecturer Steve Whitmore
Steve Whitmore had been a part of the School of Engineering Science (ENSC) since 1992 and was a favourite among his students and colleagues. read more
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October 02, 2019
Warren Gill Award for community impact: nomination announcement
This award is named to honour the legacy of former SFU Vice-President Dr. Warren Gill, who in a career spanning over thirty years helped build SFU’s definition of the university as an integral part of our community. -
September 27, 2019
SFU members recognized with prestigious anthropology award
SFU's Centre for Imaginative Ethnography has been awarded a prestigious New Directions in Anthropology Award by the American Anthropological Association.