University researchers make a breakthrough with tiny, biodegradable battery

A team of researchers have developed an innovative solution to electronic waste, inventing a biodegradable battery that packs enough power to replace the average...

A breakdown of the new SFSS elections policies

SFU students are bound to notice some differences come the next annual student society election in contrast to previous years. The Simon Fraser Student...

SFU club to host sold-out sports analytics hackathon

A student-run sports analytics club will be hosting the inaugural Vancouver Sports Analytics Symposium and Hackathon (VanSASH), a two-day event running from July 8–9...

SFU museum returns Indigenous artifacts to the north

A collection of Indigenous artifacts from the museum at Simon Fraser University was officially repatriated to its home communities at a ceremony on National...

Visiting speaker argues animal research harms humans

The use of animals in research on human diseases is actually harmful to humans, according to Ray Greek, a medical doctor and president of...

No big commemorations planned for Canada 150 at SFU

Across the country, groups are gearing up to celebrate the 150 anniversary as Canada Day approaches on July 1. Simon Fraser University’s campuses are not...

SFSS board overhauls election and referenda policies

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors has passed a host of changes to the policies governing elections and referenda held by...

SFU falls 19 spots in global university rankings

Simon Fraser University’s global standing took a dramatic hit this year, according to the latest QS World University Rankings. The university dropped 19 spots...

SFSS looks to secure student space on Surrey campus

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has announced plans to consult students at the SFU Surrey campus about improving study and social spaces. The...

SFU releases report on asbestos incident on campus

Simon Fraser University is launching a re-inventory of asbestos on campus after a report found that work on asbestos ceiling tiles last year was...