Simon Fraser University

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. sfu.ca/sfunews/storie…

URGENT: Effective today, the university is restricting access to Canvas Cloud for all academic, non-academic and continuing education courses to protect our community. More info: sfu.ca/campuses/alert…

ALERT (May 6 at 2:44 p.m.): This is a DRILL. NO ACTION REQUIRED. Emergency Preparedness Week Drill. Download the SFU Safe app for important campus safety notifications and emergency procedures. Visit sfu.ca/emergency-prep for more information.

On May 6, 10:30 am, take part in the Emergency Preparedness Week drill to prepare and learn what to do in an emergency. Download SFU Safe - our safety mobile app, beforehand to receive emergency alerts and notifications. Learn more at: sfu.ca/srs/announceme…

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 As part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3–9), SFU will test emergency alert notifications on Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. across all three campuses. This is a drill and no action is required. To receive alerts on your phone, download the SFU Safe app and ensure push notifications are enabled. Learn more about Emergency Preparedness Week: sfu.ca/srs/announceme…

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, SFU is testing alert notifications on Wednesday May 6 morning at all three campuses. Download the SFU Safe app and enable notifications so you get the alert. Alerts will also be emailed, displayed on digital screens and across SFU managed computers and posted on social media. sfu.ca/srs/SFUSafe/

Burnaby Campus Traffic Notice: On Apr 27–29 (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), roadwork on Tower Rd will impact bus service. There will be no stops along South Campus Road or Tower Road for outbound buses. A temporary bus stop will be in place on University Dr W, just west of the Gaglardi T‑intersection. For map & details: sfu.ca/srs/campus-saf…

Starting April 17, Tim Hortons West Mall will be closed for approximately eight weeks due to renovations. Visit Starbucks West Mall, Starbucks Cornerstone, or explore other on-campus dining options here. sfu.ca/food/wheretoea…

[1/2] On #WorldQuantumDay, we spotlight our investment in @SFU to create the Vancouver Quantum Network! ➡️ow.ly/5mvX50YGHG4

Graduate students and postdoctoral 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, build research communications skills, and enhance their potential for policy impact. events.sfu.ca/event/48053-re…

Starting April 17, Tim Hortons West Mall will be closed for approximately eight weeks due to renovations. Visit Starbucks West Mall, Starbucks Cornerstone, or explore other on-campus dining options on the Burnaby campus. Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to better serve you. sfu.ca/food/wheretoea…

Can today’s global challenges really be understood one crisis at a time? Leading economic historian Adam Tooze will explore the realities of living in the age of polycrisis at SFU Public Square’s 2026 Munro Lecture, April 8, 6-9:30 pm. To join us online, register here: ow.ly/jM0M50YCEPk

Calling all investors: Don’t miss @Invest_Van’s Tech Advantage Tours on May 11! These curated tours offer insight into Metro Vancouver’s highest potential sectors to kick-off #WebSummit 2026. Register now ➡️ ow.ly/PM9v50YyW8r @CentreDigiMedia @DigiBC @SFU @UBC

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: sfu.ca/research

Today (March 27) from 7AM–1PM, there will be an unplanned heating disruption affecting the west side of the Academic Quadrangle (AQ) on all floors. Heat and hot water will gradually return after 1PM. The building remains open during this disruption.

Today is the day! 🎉 @SFU’s Giving Day has officially begun—24 hours of community generosity supporting students, research and programs across all campuses. Join the celebration at: bit.ly/today-is-SFUgi… #SFUGivingDay

SFU is partnering with @queensu 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, supporting state-of-the-art public infrastructure and mobilizing private sector investment. Read more below. sfu.ca/sfunews/storie…