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June 18, 2021
SFU-supported fund helps Indigenous businesses make their mark
Jenn Harper had a vivid dream one night – of Indigenous girls smiling together and wearing lip gloss. Their radiant beauty and happiness left a lasting impression, which inspired her to make that dream a reality. Harper is one of several Indigenous entrepreneurs that has received support through the Raven Indigenous Impact Fund (RIIF). Simon Fraser University became the first university to invest in RIIF in 2020, which helps Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island (what some Indigenous communities call North America) to achieve their dreams. -
June 15, 2021
CARDIOBREATH study aims to improve astronaut health
A new project led by researchers at Simon Fraser University will help astronauts overcome the challenges of working in harsh space environments—and potentially aid in their recovery plans. SFU professor Andrew Blaber, director of SFU’s Aerospace Physiology Laboratory, will lead the CARDIOBREATH project team, which includes researchers from the University of North Dakota. The project is funded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). -
June 10, 2021
New program fuels Canada’s sustainable energy critical skills training and research -
June 10, 2021
Biomass plant powers up SFU Burnaby & UniverCity -
June 04, 2021
Finding Indigenous Children: The Brandon Indian Residential School Project
In collaboration with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN), researchers from Simon Fraser University, Brandon University and the University of Windsor are conducting an investigation to identify the children buried in unmarked graves at the Brandon Indian Residential School, in Manitoba. -
June 01, 2021
Two new residence halls expand student housing at SFU
Students of Simon Fraser University (SFU) have access to more housing options with the opening of two new residence halls at the Burnaby campus this week. The new halls feature 482 single-occupancy rooms, as well as community and learning spaces, that will give more students an opportunity to grow, develop and enjoy life on campus. -
April 09, 2021
SFU to lead new national infectious disease modeling network -
April 06, 2021
Fossil discovery deepens snakefly mystery -
March 31, 2021
Skoden Indigenous Film Festival showcases Indigenous talent from across Canada -
February 24, 2021
Paleontologists discover major new insect group after solving 150-year-old mystery -
January 27, 2021
Global decline of oceanic shark and ray populations ‘staggering’, SFU experts warn
Oceanic shark and ray populations have declined 71 per cent in the last 50 years, according to a new analysis published today in the journal Nature. -
December 16, 2020
Research taps AI to develop virtual efficiencies for industry -
December 16, 2020
SFU researchers developing cellular service standards for space missions to the Moon and Mars
SFU's PolyLAB for Advanced Collaborative Networking is testing the cellular networks that will be used on future NASA space missions to the moon and Mars. The team, led by Stephen Braham, will also be developing cellular service standards. The LTE/4G and Wi-Fi communications systems will allow astronauts to stay connected on the surface during the missions. -
December 15, 2020
Researchers find young adults seek greater inclusion on COVID-19 public health messaging -
December 08, 2020
Unprecedented SFU scholarship empowers equity-deserving students -
December 02, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine delivery project draws on SFU health tech expertise -
October 27, 2020
Study shows drop in cannabis and cigarette use during pregnancy for young, first-time mothers -
October 21, 2020
Media Advisory: Celebrating SFU’s Fall 2020 graduates, president and chancellor installations -
October 06, 2020
Study: mask mandates shown to significantly reduce spread of COVID-19 -
October 06, 2020
SFU supports Indigenous entrepreneurs, commits to further responsible investing