SFU

• Union shocked SFU ending English, interpretation and translation programs

  A union said the school is closing its interpretation and translation programs by next month, and the English Language and Culture program by the end of the summer.

  Education

  May 15
  
• Researchers say more support, education needed to help B.C. long-COVID patients

  A SFU-backed study says more education is needed for health-care professionals when it comes to treating and helping patients who are living with long COVID.

  Health

  Apr 5
  
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• World’s most advanced exoskeleton developed in B.C.

  The exoskeleton, known as XoMotion, took decades to research and design and is the product of an SFU spin-off company, Human in Motion Robotics (HMR).

  Health

  Nov 15, 2023
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• SFU teaching assistants strike ends, tentative agreement reached

  The Teaching Support Staff Union at SFU announced the early deal on social media Thursday morning.

  Education

  Oct 19, 2023
• Orange Shirt Day founder ‘so honoured to be honoured’ with degree from SFU

  Dressed in a red and blue gown and sash, the Orange Shirt Day founder beamed as she received an honourary doctorate of law from Simon Fraser University on Friday. 

  Perspectives

  Oct 6, 2023
• Simon Fraser University teaching support staff set to strike Thursday

  The union is calling for a cost-of-living wage adjustment, a pay model that takes into account bigger class sizes and growing duties and more job stability and security.

  Education

  Sep 26, 2023
• Report finds ‘no clear path’ to resume SFU football program

  SFU announced it was ending its football program in April, after the NCAA division the team played in opted not to renew its affiliation with the school.

  Sports

  Sep 18, 2023
• Move-in day for B.C. post-secondary students amid housing crisis

  The Alliance of BC Students said there are thousands who weren't able to secure housing spots on campuses.

  Education

  Sep 2, 2023
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• SFU splits with athletics director who oversaw scrapping of football program

  Theresa Hanson, who presided over the school's controversial decision to scrap SFU's football program earlier this year, had led the school's athletics program since 2015.

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2023
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• Severity of wildfire season spurs creation of new ecosystems research lab at SFU

  Sophie Wilkinson, an assistant professor at SFU's School of Resource and Environmental Management, currently has four students at the Fire and Ecosystems Research Lab.

  Fire

  Jul 15, 2023