Former university manager charged with fraud, theft from SFU

The charges follow a civil lawsuit filed by Simon Fraser University, in which the B.C. school alleged Kristen Tanya Schiefke misappropriated almost $200,000 in funds, including placing her spouse and ...
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SFU and FNHA sign MOU to improve health and wellness of First Nations peoples in B.C.

Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance and implement common goals related to First Nations health and ...
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Hubble tension – SFU researcher potentially one step closer to answering the universe’s biggest question

A Simon Fraser University cosmologist believes his team’s new research may bring them a step closer to cracking one of ...
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SFU completes fossil fuel divestment, reinforcing commitment to climate action

Simon Fraser University has achieved a major sustainability milestone by fully divesting its public equity and fixed income portfolios from fossil fuel investments as of June 30, 2025, delivering on ...
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SFU launches independent consultation on competitive varsity frameworks

Simon Fraser University has commissioned an independent report on alternative competitive varsity frameworks as the university considers a possible return to Canadian sports competition. This morning, ...
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Want to ride your bicycle? SFU study highlights rise of Canada’s bike network

A new Simon Fraser University study has found that Canada’s cycling network is growing, but not everyone is benefitting.
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How SFU’s strategic financial support is helping graduate students turn risk into opportunity

When Joan Letting chose to pursue her PhD studies in Communication at Simon Fraser University (SFU), she was stepping away from a promising career trajectory in Kenya – one where she had earned a ...
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at SFU: September 2025 in Review

SFU continues to work towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive environment on all our campuses. Here is a snapshot of significant progress in EDI at SFU this month. SFU is committed to creating ...
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Simon Fraser University leads race for once-in-a-generation quantum breakthrough

Simon Fraser University has strategically recruited a team of world-class researchers with the interdisciplinary expertise needed to advance Canadian leadership in the global quantum computing ...
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SFU unveils landmark new art museum at Burnaby campus

New 12,100-square-foot facility marks a milestone in SFU’s 60 th anniversary year, blending art, sustainability and community engagement On September 20, 2025, a major new addition to Simon Fraser ...
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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our existence. They cover 70 percent of our planet and we rely on them for food, energy and water. Yet, we have managed to do tremendous damage to these ...