Today, we welcome the first 48 students of the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine, marking a historic day for SFU and the province. ⚕️🥳

First students begin studies at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine

The inaugural class of the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine begin a new chapter in medical education in British Columbia today. The school's first 48 students start their orientation on SFU's S...

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From supporting Indigenous Fire Stewardship to improving how wildfire is communicated and understood, SFU's Mitigating Wildfire Initiative (MWI) focuses on prevention, collaboration and long-term action. Learn how innovation at SFU is helping build fire-adapted futures across Canada:

SFU initiative leads new approaches to wildfire resilience in Canada

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California streams having trouble going with the flow: Study reveals hidden consequences of cannabis farm irrigation in Emerald Triangle Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Running dry: Cannabis farming is changing streams in California, experts warn

Groundwater pumped to irrigate cannabis crops in California's Emerald Triangle can cause some streams that normally run year-round to dry up entirely during summer, say researchers from Simon Fraser U...

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How should Canada better prepare for the growing challenge of wildfires? A leading example of climate innovation at SFU, the Mitigating Wildfire Initiative brings together researchers, Indigenous leaders, communities and decision-makers to build more fire-resilient futures www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

“A real gamechanger:” SFU chemists find way to fast-track early-stage drug discovery for new emerging viral threats, and treat existing ones — www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

SFU has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56% since 2007, exceeding provincial targets and our interim UN Race to Zero goal. Discover how collaboration, innovation and partnerships are turning ambitious climate commitments into action. Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

SFU exceeds UN Race to Zero emissions target

Simon Fraser University (SFU) has slashed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 56 per cent since 2007, exceeding both provincial reduction targets and the university’s own interim UN Race To Zero goal.

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@sfufass.bsky.social and the Ismaili Council for British Columbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a framework for advancing healthy aging, affordable housing, community wellbeing, research, education and knowledge mobilization. Read more below.

The Ismaili Council for British Columbia and SFU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Signed on July 13, 2026, at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver, the agreement marks an important milestone in a relationship built over decades. It builds on longstanding partnerships between SFU and instit...

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“A real gamechanger:” SFU chemists find way to fast-track early-stage drug discovery for new emerging viral threats.

​​SFU chemists​ supercharge antiviral drug discovery

As the world faces new and often untreatable viral threats, Simon Fraser University researchers have found a way to cut years off the time it takes to discover antiviral drugs. The research enables ...

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SFU researchers have been awarded $6.5M+ through @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca 2025 Insight Grants & Partnership Development Grants and 2026 Insight Development Grants, funding work on AI, social equity, health, justice and more.

SFU researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to address social and economic challenges

Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) have been awarded a total of more than $6.5 million through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2025 Insight Grants and Partnership...

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How are you feeling about the growth of artificial intelligence? According to an SFU survey, British Columbians are becoming increasingly wary of AI and the companies behind the technology. Find out more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

British Columbians becoming more wary of AI as awareness grows – SFU study

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The Education Research Hub cultivates the conditions for research with meaningful social, cultural, educational and community impact. From community partnerships to digital innovation, the Hub strengthens the reach and capacity of SFU scholars. Learn more below.

Research Support Fund helps SFU Faculty of Education strengthen research capacity and mobilize knowledge for public impact

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SFU researchers were awarded more than $14.6 million through NSERC’s latest Discovery Grants competition. The funding supports 49 researchers across six faculties, advancing research in areas including climate change, health sciences, low-carbon energy and fundamental physics.

SFU awarded $14 million from NSERC to support diverse and high-quality research

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has announced more than $14 million in funding to support research excellence across SFU, in its latest round of Discovery Grant...

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SFU is taking a leading role in one of the most significant international scientific efforts in history. The large Hadron Collider in Switzerland recently shut down for upgrades. And when it comes back online in 2030, it will have components made right here in BC.

SFU is a leader on the world stage on climate action and supporting sustainable cities and communities, as recognized by this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. 🏅

SFU scientists are hard at work building powerful detectors for the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider. Take a look at their high-tech lab at SFU’s Burnaby campus at the link below.

Searching for the next Higgs boson: SFU team drives global effort to boost science experiment at Large Hadron Collider

Simon Fraser University researchers are driving Canada’s involvement on a major upgrade of the renowned ATLAS experiment as scientists seek to enhance our understanding of the universe. Deep within a...

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Big news! SFU ranks among world’s Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities in Times Higher Education’s 2026 Impact Rankings. Read the full story below!

SFU ranks among world’s Top 10 for climate action and sustainable cities

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leader on the world stage on climate action and supporting sustainable cities and communities, as recognized by this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. SFU is among the Top 10 globally (7th and 9th) in both categories in the 2026 international rankings, which rate more than 1,600 universities based on their progress advancing the United Nation’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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Climate change doesn't fit in silos, and neither should its solutions. SFU Climate Innovation, a top priority in our Strategic Research Plan, is helping change that. It supports interdisciplinary teams tackling these issues, from urban mobility to helping older adults cope with extreme heat.

Reshaping climate innovation through community-centred collaboration

Climate change doesn't fit in silos, and neither should its solutions. SFU Climate Innovation, a top priority in the university’s Strategic Research Plan, is helping change that. Here are just some of...

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This month, SFU celebrated a transformative $40-million donation from the Stephens family. Their generosity will support student training, research and innovation, community impact and critical infrastructure in the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine. Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Can organizations make their tech more gender inclusive even with outdated systems? SFU research led by Megh Marathe shows meaningful inclusion goes beyond what users see. Even within real constraints, institutions can reduce harm and build trust by focusing on accuracy, transparency and agency.

Gender representation can be more inclusive, even in outdated systems

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As families get ready for summer adventures, an SFU study has found that alcohol significantly reduces the chance of youths being rescued from drowning. “When people drown it’s not like in films – there’s no splashing or loud noises. It’s almost a silent killer,” says V. Lam, who led the study.

SFU study reveals alcohol significantly reduces chance of being rescued from drowning

As families get ready for outdoor summer adventures, an SFU study has found that alcohol significantly reduces the chance of youths being rescued from drowning.

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Are near-death experiences spiritual? Super-natural? Clinical? SFU health sciences researcher dives into what we do know about these experiences on a recent episode of the CMAJ Podcast — listen now: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...

Understanding near-death experiences

Podcast Episode · CMAJ Podcasts · June 1 · 29m

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What does it take to turn research into a company that changes lives? For Human in Motion, Photonic, Lungpacer & Moment Energy, it meant navigating the path from discovery to market supported by SFU’s innovation ecosystem. It’s why SFU is once again Canada’s #1 innovation university in #WURI. 🏆

SFU’s innovation ecosystem drives spinoff success

Through the stories of these successful spinoff companies, SFU supports researchers and founders in developing and scaling new ventures. Its innovation ecosystem provides the flexibility, connections ...

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In medical emergencies, seconds matter — so does access to blood: SFU researchers develop new simulation model to help hospitals reduce blood shortages, cut waste and save lives: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Math may transform how rural B.C. hospitals manage life-saving blood donations

In medical emergencies, timely access to blood can mean the difference between life and death. Managing supply in rural communities is a major challenge but Simon Fraser University researchers say par...

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Men got meat, women got millet? Thanks to isotope analysis, we now know men in ancient Europe likely had better diets than women did, SFU study finds. Experts say this is likely shaped by cultural norms and social status, not caloric needs: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

4,802 students walk across the stage this week during convocation. Each has a story. We can’t tell them all, but here are a few from SFU’s inspiring class of 2026. 🎓

Celebrating SFU's June 2026 convocation graduands

Simon Fraser University is thrilled to celebrate our exceptional graduands during the week-long June convocation ceremonies from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12. Approximately 4,802 graduands from...

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SFU has received a transformational $40M gift from Ratana and Arran Stephens—the largest in SFU’s history. The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine will welcome the first cohort of students in August 2026 to train the next generation of primary-care physicians and improve access to care in B.C.

Historic $40M gift powers SFU’s new School of Medicine

The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine has received a transformational $40‑million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university’s history. The Stephens f...

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A poor trade: Masking your ADHD traits might help you fit in socially and professionally but at what cost? New SFU research explores impacts on adults’ mental health and wellbeing when they hide just to fit in.

Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in, SFU study finds

Masking ADHD traits may help adults fit in socially, but it can come at a cost to their mental health and well-being, according to new research from Simon Fraser University. A new SFU study found mo...

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Got beef with beans? SFU researchers peeked into 87,000+ grocery carts in Canada and Finland to figure out why people buy animal vs. plant proteins. Turns out price is only half the story...

Got beef with beans? SFU study explains why shoppers don’t buy more plant‑based proteins

Incorporating more plant-based proteins could help people save on their grocery bill, but new research has found that it's not so simple when it comes to choices at the supermarket. Simon Fraser Uni...

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A host of SFU alumni and students are featured in the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The annual award showcases the very best in young entrepreneurial talent in British Columbia. Read more below ⬇️

Top SFU business talent recognized in prestigious B.C. award

A host of Simon Fraser University alumni and students are featured in the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 list for 2026. The annual award showcases the very best in young entrepreneurial talent in British Colu...

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What does it mean to belong across cultures and histories? In their book, Elder Larry Grant and @sfupublishing.bsky.social Scott Steedman reflect on Grant’s lived experience as both Musqueam and Chinese, examining the impacts of racism, colonial policies, identity and belonging.

Between worlds: Elder Larry Grant’s lifelong journey of belonging

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