SFU leads discussion on climate change

Tim Flannery, a professor at the University of Melbourne, recently unpacked the idea that substantial climate action is not only necessary, but absolutely possible....

University Briefs

U of S student explores new oral cancer treatment — University of Saskatchewan dentistry student Dania Alkhani is implementing a new approach to oral...

World at odds over arms in space

Weapons in space are almost globally understood to be dangerous. They could, for instance, damage the International Space Station or another structure if they...

SFU mathematicians crack the mysteries of the maple tree

An SFU study has unlocked some new evidence regarding how maple trees produce such a large quantity of sap — and the implications of...

SFU graduate develops technology to reduce head injury

The journey for BrainShield began six years ago with a simple question: “How can we improve helmet performance?” By asking this, BrainShield creators SFU post-doctoral...

Professors awarded for climate change activism

SFU professors Lynne Quarmby and Stephen Collis have received the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy for their involvement in the...

Board Shorts

SUB financing approved The board unanimously approved a Commitment Letter from the Bank of Nova Scotia regarding financing for the new Student Union Building (SUB)....

Satellite Signals

Vancouver  Continue to celebrate SFU’s 50th Anniversary at the Vancouver Campus Open House. From 4–8 p.m. on Oct. 21, there will be free workshops, entertainment,...

Findings suggest mammoth presence in Haida Gwaii 57,000 years ago

The Haida Gwaii Islands off of the northern coast of BC are sometimes called the ‘Canadian Galapagos’ for the scientific interest they inspire. Recent research...

SFU library acquires medieval manuscript

The SFU library can add one more special item to its catalogue with the recent acquisition of a medieval manuscript from London that dates...