Media Releases

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show,...

What is the “most Canadian” animal? Spoiler: it’s not the beaver, or the moose. Published today in...

Climate change will cause heatwaves to impact river flows later into autumn and earlier in spring,...

People with opioid use disorder in British Columbia who received methadone had a 37–40 per cent...

New research gives another reason to take folic acid supplements while pregnant. 

How does our past trauma impact our health? Can we begin to heal by addressing the root causes that...

SFU scientists are among a team of researchers from universities across Canada that has received...

Mammoths, the massive pre-historic ice age cousins of the modern-day elephant, have always been...

Sometimes you just can’t win, and that goes double for people navigating the increasingly polarized...

A new Simon Fraser Univerity study finds sexual minorities still experience a greater burden of...

Researchers at Simon Fraser University in collaboration with a group from Baylor College of...

Vancouver struggles to implement green infrastructure at the rate of other major cities, according...

Women are more likely than men to avoid jogging in the woods due to fear of attack or spotty cell...

Simon Fraser University students graduating this spring will commemorate their achievements during...

Simon Fraser University’s high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure at the Cedar National...

A Simon Fraser University (SFU)-led group is helping hundreds of seniors and renters in B.C....

Simon Fraser University will train more students to meet the demand in British Columbia’s thriving...

Listening to music benefits older adults’ cognitive health, even if it’s music they haven’t heard...

There is an urgent need to “bring back the village” post-pandemic to support teens and foster a...

Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in...

Psychologists from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of Sussex have found that...

A study by Simon Fraser University psychologists that examined different facets of mindfulness in...

If you’re outside enjoying the spring sunshine, then chances are, ticks are too.  

More long COVID awareness and education is needed among doctors, nurses, care providers and the...

A team of Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers is working to develop new plant varieties and...

Former prisoners with substance use and co-occurring disorders are at an alarmingly high risk of...

One in seven species of deepwater sharks and rays are threatened with extinction due to...

Fifty years of archaeological knowledge and scholarship from one of British Columbia’s most...

It’s not quite the fountain of youth, but researchers from Simon Fraser University and BC Cancer...

Juvenile salmon in British Columbia are growing larger than they did 100 years ago due to climate...

An SFU professor is looking at the viability of storing large volumes of carbon dioxide in a soda...

There is an urgent need for mental health supports and interventions for youth in British Columbia,...

Carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere is essential for limiting global warming levels but may...

A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers examines the Canadian military’s efforts to...

A study led by Simon Fraser University researchers finds that mining companies are staking...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is welcoming three new faculty members who have been named...

Next-generation exoskeleton technology developed by SFU researchers is poised to offer people...

Non-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in...

Simon Fraser University researchers studying the evolutionary history of flu viruses have found...

For the last three decades, the advent of “fast fashion” has disrupted the traditional fashion...

People in Ontario who had recently been incarcerated were at far greater risk of opioid toxicity...

Research testing new technology to more effectively locate polar bear dens across the Arctic is...

A critical discussion on the global state of food, including the need to support the world’s water...

Nearly 1,700 students are preparing to graduate from Simon Fraser University this week during Fall...

In the fast-paced corporate world where stress can be an unwelcome colleague for many employees,...

New research co-led by Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia shows that...

Thanks to a summer of notable celestial activity, including a third supermoon, interest in SFU’s...

SFU engineering science professor Mirza Faisal Beg is spearheading research that could help to...

A team from Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Management of Technology (MOT) MBA program is playing a...

Students, staff and visitors at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus now have a new way to...

As B.C.’s toxic drug crisis continues, so does the debate on how to reduce harm and save lives. For...

SFU computing science assistant professor Jason Peng is leading a research team that is raising...

Construction is set to begin on the Lower Mainland’s newest art museum, which will transform the...

A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers shows that efforts to reduce methane emissions...

Researchers with the newly formed International Panel on the Information Environment...

With a record-breaking fire season in full swing, wildfire scientist Sophie Wilkinson joins Simon...

Researchers have found that not eating enough of six key foods is associated with a higher risk of...

Simon Fraser University students who spent the past semester exploring “alternate realities” have...

Simon Fraser University students graduating this spring will commemorate their achievements during...

Student living is reaching new heights at Simon Fraser University (SFU) with the opening of the new...

Following the announcement that SFU has no place to play in NCAA football, the university...

The City of Burnaby is providing $5 million towards the completion of the First Peoples’...

Members of the media are invited to attend a special announcement regarding the First Peoples’...

Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions funds multi-partner research to create resilience, reduce...

New research led by SFU paleobotanist Rolf Mathewes provides clues about what plants existed in the...

Researchers at Simon Fraser University are studying the genes of superbugs to aid the development...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is announcing that SFU’s varsity football program will no longer...

Cryptomarkets—marketplaces on the dark web that can facilitate the sale of illicit goods between...

The COVID-19 pandemic, which killed millions across the world, had a dire impact on the ability of...

A major donation from the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia (SNPBC) to the Applied...

Simon Fraser University has unveiled a new space in Surrey’s innovation corridor that will advance...

Simon Fraser University will officially open the SFU Innovation Plaza, the newly renovated space at...

SFU professors Kirsten Zickfeld and Karen Kohfeld are part of an expert panel contributing to...

New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in...

Improving supports for older adults who experience homelessness in three major Canadian cities is...

Scientists from Simon Fraser University are part of an international team of researchers that has...

People living in the United States are more than three times more likely to share misinformation...

New research highlights the challenges women healthcare providers (HCPs) experienced during the...

Simon Fraser University researchers are advocating for the inclusion of genomic data into...

New research shows that older adults may be better supported as they age when their personalities...

A new study finds that while most crime types declined across Canada and internationally as a...

As the leaves start to change, students who’ve completed degrees at Simon Fraser University are...

Scientists at Simon Fraser University are racing against the clock to save British Columbia’s...

Hybrid work is better for worker mental health compared to fully remote or in-person formats,...

Simon Fraser University is adding purpose-built, sustainably designed family housing to the Burnaby...

Simon Fraser University introduces the SFU Red Leafs as the new name selected for its varsity...

Students hungry for more dining options are in for a tasty surprise this fall with the opening of a...

Work breaks should be seen as recovery opportunities that foster employee well-being and do not...

A new chemical compound discovered by Simon Fraser University researchers could help honeybees...

Simon Fraser University will begin taking steps to become a Living Wage Employer, furthering its...

Researchers are advancing efforts to derail online child exploitation by determining which...

Temperature changes have negatively impacted most species of bumble bees over the past 120 years,...

Simon Fraser University has received $6.22 million (CAD) from the Mellon Foundation to support an...

Enabling ecological change amid climate change key to preserving biodiversity and ecosystem...

A new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative...

New research is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous...

Simon Fraser University students ready to graduate this spring will celebrate the completion of...

New radar imaging tools designed at Simon Fraser University to help more effectively detect...

An international study provides the first global evaluation of all terrestrial vertebrate species...

The idea of a 15-minute city – one where everyone’s essential needs can be met within walking...

New digital tools developed and tested at Simon Fraser University have the potential to...

A team of researchers from Simon Fraser University have returned to the scene of a massive 2018...

More than a third of people who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada reported a decline in the quality of...

Research that examines how the body adapts to new movements is shedding new light on how the...

A new initiative launches this week to engage young adults and provide accurate information to...

A global study on countries’ responses to the pandemic finds there have been worse mental health...

Note: media planning to attend ceremonies should contact SFU’s Communications & Marketing...

In an era of reconciliation, museums are being called on by Indigenous professionals like...

Nearly 350,000 Canadian women who lost their jobs during the pandemic hadn’t returned to work as of...

Don’t bee-lieve everything you read; reports of the bumble bee’s death are greatly exaggerated. A...

Jenn Harper had a vivid dream one night – of Indigenous girls smiling together and wearing lip...

A new project led by researchers at Simon Fraser University will help astronauts overcome the...

A new national research and training program will help to jumpstart the development of greener and...

Broll: https://vimeo.com/521548830/da96fafcb5 Video...

In collaboration with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN), researchers from Simon Fraser University,...

Link to photos and b-roll: http://at.sfu.ca/uHxdVs Students of Simon Fraser University (SFU)...

Simon Fraser University mathematics professor Caroline Colijn will lead a new, national infectious...

Link to photos: http://at.sfu.ca/agvGKO Fossil discoveries often help answer long-standing...

The Skoden Indigenous Film Festival returns for a two-day online event March 26-27,...

Photos: http://at.sfu.ca/HskAKF Study: http://at.sfu.ca/mHrfGo For more than 150 years,...

Oceanic shark and ray populations have declined 71 per cent in the last 50 years, according to...

Aircraft maintenance crews could soon be checking their engines in a virtual world, given new...

Think getting good cellular service on Earth is difficult? Try doing it on the moon or Mars. A team...

Social media contest aims to involve younger population in sharing safety messages   Young...

SFU's largest gift will support students in perpetuity Simon Fraser University is pleased to...

As a COVID-19 vaccine draws closer, Simon Fraser University researchers Diane Gromala, Chris Shaw...

Findings from a scientific study by Simon Fraser University give encouraging clues on how to reduce...

Simon Fraser University’s Fall Convocation ceremonies on Oct. 22 and 23 will mark the university’s...

A new study by Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers has found clear evidence that wearing a...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is the first university to invest in the Raven Indigenous Impact Fund...

Continuing the discussion on the near- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the...

Following a successful two-year pilot in partnership with the Simon Fraser Student Society, Simon...

CONTACT: Antonieta Mar-y-paz Rivera, associate director, Indigenous University Preparation Program...

CONTACT: Sarah Canham, Gerontology, scanham@sfu.ca Expertise: Late life homelessness, housing...

CONTACT: Martin Ester; Computing Science, ester@sfu.ca Expertise: data mining, machine...

Simon Fraser University is retiring its varsity athletics team name, the Clan, effective today. The...

CONTACT: Nadine Provençal, Health Sciences, nadine_provencal@sfu.ca Shradhha Sharma,...

CONTACT: Robert Britton, Department of Chemistry, 778.837.3246; robert_britton@sfu.ca Shradhha...

Contact: Tiffany Akins, University Communications and Marketing, 605.874.9393,...

CONTACT: Steve Robinovitch; Biomedical Physiology and...

The discovery of a tiny insect fossil is unearthing big questions about the global movement of...

Contact: Marianne Meadahl, SFU Communications and Marketing, 604.209.5770;...

Contact: Fred Popowich; scientific director, SFU Big Data Initiative,...

CONTACT: Melissa Shaw; University Communications and Marketing,...

Contact: Woo Soo Kim, Mechatronics Systems Engineering, woosook@sfu.ca Melissa...

Contact: Braden McMillan, Communications and Marketing, 236.880.3459; bradenm@sfu.ca Links to...

CONTACT: Shradhha Sharma, SFU Media Relations, 604.202.2504, shradhha_sharma@sfu.ca Grace Iarocci,...

Simon Fraser University physics professor Nancy Forde hopes a campus supply drive to collect...

Contact: Peter Unrau, molecular biology and biochemistry, punrau@sfu.ca  Melissa Shaw;...

Andy Hira, Department of Political Science/Clean Energy Research Group, 778.782.3286;...

Contact: Ian Bryce, University Communications and Marketing, 236-880-2187,...

Contact: Ian Bryce, University Communications and Marketing, 236-880-2187,...

Contact: Ian Bryce, University Communications and Marketing, 236-880-2187,...

Candace Le Roy; director of SFU's Sustainability Office, 604.377.6206, candace_leroy@sfu.ca Melissa...

Fiona Brinkman, professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB), 778.782.5646,...

Contact: Ian Bryce, University Communications and Marketing, 236-880-2187, ian_bryce@sfu.ca Simon...

CONTACT: Shradhha Sharma; SFU Media Relations, 778.782.3035, shradhha_sharma@sfu.ca Caroline...

CONTACT: Shradhha Sharma; SFU Media Relations, 778.782.3035, shradhha_sharma@sfu.ca Mark...

Contact: Jonathan Moore, Department of Biological...

Contact: Caroline Colijn; professor & Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Evolution,...

Contact: Judith Sayers, president, Nuu-chah-hulth Tribal Council, 250.724.5757 ext 231;...

Contact: Ian Bryce, University Communications and Marketing, 236-880-2187, ian_bryce@sfu.ca UPDATE...

Contact: Marianne Meadahl, Communications and Marketing, 604.209.5770;...