SFU

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• SFU teaching assistants, instructors and support staff commence strike

  The Teaching Support Staff Union has been without a contract for more than a year, since its collective agreement expired in April 2022.

  Education

  Jun 15
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• SFU football players’ injunction rejected by B.C. Supreme Court

  Justice Stephens said he has “significant doubt” about the strength and merits of the claims against SFU and found that the plaintiffs failed to satisfy the legal requirements.

  Sports

  May 11