Research Support Sessions

Join us to learn more about the Research Computing services available to researchers at SFU. We will discuss our infrastructure, upcoming developments in AI systems and cutting-edge research, as well as our software, big data initiatives, and training opportunities.

Speakers include:
James Peltier – Director, RCG
Megan Meredith-Lobay – Associate Director, RCG
Andrei Vassilenko – Manager, Research Development Team
Alex Razoumov – RCG Training Team

Don’t miss the chance to hear from Dugan O’Neil, Vice President of Research & Innovation, and Elicia Maine, Associate Vice President of Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation, as they share insights on SFU’s research priorities and Strategic Research Plan. Plus, enjoy a warm breakfast while connecting with them!

Meet the teams behind the CERi and the Knowledge Mobilization Hub to learn how your research can be amplified and supported.

Speakers Include:
Stuart Poyntz - Co-Director of CERi
Joanna Habdank - Program Manager of CERi
Lupin Battersby - Director, Knowledge Mobilization

The SFU Library offers rich online and physical collections, a wide variety of services to support research, and departmental liaison librarians to discuss your research needs. This combined session will also include an introduction to what data are available in the RDC and how researchers can obtain access.

Speakers Include:
Carla Graebner - Librarian for Data Services and Government Information
Julie Jones - Research Commons Librarian
Simon Woodcock - Academic Director at the SFU RDC
Dennis Ma-Statistics Canada Analyst at RDC

Learn about the wide-ranging supports available to researchers for building impactful partnerships, advancing your research, and fostering meaningful evidence-informed public dialogue.

Speakers Include:
Seychelle Cushing - Executive Director, SFU Partnerships Hub
Wanda Dekleva - Executive Director, Advancement

Two back to back sessions will be offered – one on research ethics processes & procedures and the other covering research security.

Speakers Include:
Kim Lajoie - Manager, Research Ethics Board
Kristie Westerlaken - Director, Research Ethics & Security

Description of SFU processes for how to apply for and manage research funds in the form of grants and contracts.

Speakers Include:
Aniko Takacs-Cox- Director, Research Services
Sarah Lee - Director, Financial Services 

Learn how SFU helps researchers protect their Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialize their research.

Speaker includes:
Kamaldeep Sembi - Director & IP Legal Counsel

Overview of SFU’s global priorities and footprint, support available for international partnership-building, and funding tools for research and innovation.

Speaker includes:
Carol Zachs - Senior Director of SFU International
Diane Hanano - Director of ISA & Interim CFI Liaison
Aniko Takacs-Cox - Director of ORS