This week was a big week for us at #WebSummitVancouver. From our booth to panel events, we engaged in collaborative conversations focused on connection‑building & knowledge sharing. Thanks to everyone who stopped by—if you missed us, there’s still opportunity to connect: www.sfu.ca/research/par...

#WebSummitVancouver is underway and SFU’s booth (E153) is in the thick of the action. Join us to learn how we are working at the forefront of tech innovation, including the chance to see the XoMotion exoskeleton live in action. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/research/par...

SFU’s ImageTech Lab is now the Centre for Advanced Imaging, a name that better reflects the Centre’s leading-edge imaging infrastructure, full-service model, and collaborative research partnerships. Discover more below.

We’re helping more B.C. companies grow, create jobs and keep innovation local. The new SFU Innovates Venture Fund, launched in partnership with InBC, will invest up to $20M to scale companies rooted in SFU research, focusing on high-growth sectors like deep tech, cleantech and life sciences.

We’re here at #WebSummitVancouver ready to engage in discussions on translating research and industry partnerships into real-world impact. Visitors can see which SFU programs are here at booth E153 and when to connect in person at: www.sfu.ca/research/par...

Simon Fraser University and @thompsonriversu.bsky.social are forging a new partnership to advance innovation, research, graduate studies and workforce development across British Columbia. Read more below.

#WebSummitVancouver convenes founders, investors and leaders shaping the future of tech. SFU is excited to be part of that global exchange during our panel events and at booth E153, sharing our work and partnership opportunities in AI, quantum and climate innovation: www.sfu.ca/research/par...

Join the Office for Indigenous Peoples and partners for the Moose Hide Campaign flag-raising ceremony on May 12 at 9 a.m. Together, we stand against gender-based, sexualized and relationship violence in our homes and communities. Learn more at moosehidecampaign.ca

SFU researchers get funding boost to build an AI–powered system that forecasts Southern Resident killer whale movements in busy shipping corridors. Learn more by reading the full story below ⬇️

Canadian youth, including SFU undergraduate students, have delivered a set of AI policy recommendations to decision makers in Ottawa as they seek to make their voices heard at a pivotal moment in the debate around AI and online harms. Read the full story below.

Simon Fraser University will host Canada’s largest academic gathering in the humanities and social sciences in summer 2027, partnering with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences to deliver the Federation’s Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

What happens when the elegant logic of physics meets the messy reality of biology? Interdisciplinary research has provided new and more effective models to understand how biological communities disperse: @sfuscience.bsky.social @davidasivak.bsky.social @eric-w-jones.bsky.social

What will our planet look like in 2085? An SFU researcher contributed to a global study showing 36% of land animal habitat could face repeated extreme events under high emissions scenarios. But there is a path forward. Read more at the link below.

A new SFU study has detailed police officers’ attitudes towards British Columbia’s pilot drug decriminalization policy. The results indicate a disconnect between the policy’s broader public health objectives and the everyday experiences of police officers. Read the full story below.

Explore advances, ongoing challenges and emerging opportunities at the intersection of analytical sciences and nanotechnology. Nanolytica brings together a diverse community for cross-disciplinary dialogue about how cutting-edge research is driving innovation at the nanoscale ow.ly/j3hU50YK8LE

SFU is proud to recognize the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients. These educators are shaping student learning through inclusive, student-centred, and experiential approaches across disciplines. Congratulations to this year’s recipients. Learn more below!

SFU will host the @federationhss.ca Congress next year, bringing scholars, students and staff together for one of the largest academic gatherings in Canada. We are proud to help create space for research, dialogue and connection. Read more below! ⬇️

SFU is excited to share that Elio Luongo has been appointed the university's 13th chancellor! An SFU alumnus, Honorary Degree recipient, and former CEO of KPMG in Canada, Elio has a long history of supporting the community and is looking forward to advancing SFU's vision.

This Earth Day, SFU highlights how universities can close the gap between ambition and action by turning climate commitments into meaningful, lasting impact. 🌎

Why do Parkinson’s medications work better for some patients than others? @sfuscience.bsky.social Alex Wiesman uses Western Canada’s only highdensity MEG system to track brain activity in real time, showing how drugs can affect unintended brain areas and informing more personalized treatment.

Is freedom the key ingredient to happiness? New research from SFU suggests happiness does not solely stem from a meaningful existence and positive feelings, but also autonomy. Published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, the study shows how people define a life well lived. Read more below.

Learn how to navigate Canada's sanctions framework with practical tools and insights on Thursday, April 23 from 1:30-3 p.m. This free session will cover current sanctions measures, exemptions, permits and best practices to remain compliant with regulations.

SFU has launched a menstrual equity initiative to provide free menstrual products in 81 washrooms across all three campuses. The initiative supports SFU’s Equity Compass commitments and upholds the university’s values of belonging and inclusion. Learn more ⬇️ www.sfu.ca/edi/updates/...

SFU is still accepting applications to identify nominees for the 2nd intake of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program. We're looking for leading international researchers in areas like quantum, cybersecurity & AI, cleantech, community & climate resilience, health, and food security. Apply now ⬇️

On World Quantum Day, learn how SFU is advancing every level of the quantum stack. From silicon-based chips to new software, from satellite communications to global partnerships, SFU researchers are leading Canada's quantum future. @worldquantumday.bsky.social #WorldQuantumDay

Grad students and postdoc fellows are invited to apply to the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub’s Research Meets Policy at SFU summer institute. This exciting week-long virtual institute invites participants to explore beyond traditional scholarly outputs and enhance their potential for policy impact.

What does it mean to prepare teachers through practice, reflection, and real classroom experience? @sfueducation.bsky.social's latest 60th anniversary feature explores the history and enduring philosophy of SFU’s Professional Development Program (PDP). Read more: www.sfu.ca/education/ro...

Astrophysics research and outreach at SFU are set to reach new frontiers, thanks to a $2 million endowment from the Trottier Family Foundation to advance astronomy research and community engagement. 🪐

Thousands of endangered species in BC aren’t receiving the help they need to survive, according to new SFU research. “Nothing is changing, nothing is getting better, we are not doing enough,” says postdoctoral fellow Peter Thompson. Find out more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Congrats to the winners of the 2026 SFU Research Excellence Awards, which recognize outstanding scholarly achievement, leadership and impact across disciplines. This year's recipients are Mark Jaccard, Kelley Lee, Laura Marks, Angel Chang, Cher Hill & Caterina Ramogida. www.sfu.ca/research/res...

Clean hydrogen needs collaboration to scale. SFU and Siemens Canada are teaming up to connect research, technology and talent, advancing the work at SFU’s Clean Hydrogen Hub and supporting Canada’s clean‑energy transition.

Congratulations to Dr. Dugan O’Neil, who has been reappointed for a second term as SFU’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation after a successful first term advancing SFU’s vision of being a leading research university. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/research

“OpenAI has since announced that its thresholds have been updated. But updated by whom, according to what criteria, subject to what review?” SFU’s Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon discusses OpenAI’s safety pledges in the wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting.

It’s #SFUGivingDay! Whether it’s world-leading research, community engagement or innovative teaching, SFU’s programs thrive with community support. Champion the area you care most about, explore your giving options: give.sfu.ca/givingday

SFU is partnering with Queen's University to build a secure & sustainable supercomputing capability to keep data and intellectual property in Canadian hands. This partnership aligns with the Government of Canada’s Sovereign AI Compute strategy.

@sfuindg.bsky.social professor Chelsey Geralda Armstrong studies how environmental science engages with Indigenous knowledge. Her research centres on reciprocity and relationships - key reasons Indigenous stewardship has sustained ecosystems for millennia. Read more below.

FASS has a long tradition of supporting its students and faculty members through a variety of engaging and inclusive opportunities. For #SFUGivingDay we are highlighting two opportunities for donor support: the FASS Bursary Fund and the FASS Dean’s Strategic Fund. www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... @sfu.ca

With the departure of London Drugs from the Woodward’s building and the news that the VPD training academy will be moving in, what does the future hold for this important community hub. Join SFU Vancouver for a thoughtful and timely conversation about the future of the Woodward’s area.

What makes some people more resilient to brain conditions such as dementia? SFU scientists are embarking upon a new study to find out. 🧠

What happens when students lead their own learning? In this @sfueducation.bsky.social project by Cher Hill, Ching‑Chiu Lin & Neva Whintors, elementary schoolkids became deeply invested in a local pond & took the lead when its tadpoles’ habitat was suddenly at risk. @researchhubsfu.bsky.social

SFU researchers and partners have secured over $12.3M in CFI Innovation Fund support for two projects: one to make green hydrogen energy more affordable, scalable and sustainable, and the other to expand Canada’s ATLAS Tier-1 Data Centre for particle research at CERN.

Congratulations to SFU Faculty of Environment professor Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor on being named 2026 Pew Environment Marine Fellow. 🎉 Andrés is a leading researcher in ocean economies and hopes to advance equity in the seafood industry and coastal communities. Read more below!

Meet SFU's honorary degree recipients for 2026 — these outstanding people are making transformative impacts in their respective fields and inspiring the university’s class of 2026.

Canada's falling vaccination rates rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices, says new SFU study. "If the systems build in extra steps, you may not be ‘anti-vax’, but you're not going to get vaccinated just the same." Haaris Tiwana, study author. Read the full story below.

SFU researchers are transforming the future of prosthetic care with a new 3D-printed socket using AI and pressure mapping for customized fit. The result? Comfort that lasts—and fewer health complications.

Approaching or feeding wildlife can make animals sick, aggressive, compromise their survival skills and contribute to overpopulation. Report concerning wildlife behaviour to Campus Public Safety at 778.782.4500. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/srs/campus-s...

Inspired by nature, the new 'Balance' art installation as CF Richmond Centre was developed with advanced riverbed mapping provided by SFU. 🌊

Astronaut health: SFU + @esa.int research shows microgravity affects how women’s blood clots after just 5 days in simulated weightlessness: 🩸Clots start slower ⚡️Then form faster 🔒And become stronger + harder to break down Read the full story below!

Postdocs play a vital role in our research ecosystem, yet they often navigate an “in‑between” space in academia. Voices like Diana Hunter’s helped spark early ongoing collaboration with SFU — work that continues as we pass the midpoint of the SFU's Strategic Research Plan. Read the full story below.

SFU welcomed a special UK delegation to campus last week, continuing to deepen Canada-UK partnerships in AI and sovereign compute. The visit sparked deep discussions on sustainable supercomputing, research collaboration, talent development and AI for Science.