- The Goals
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
- SDG 14: Life below water
- SDG 15: Life on land
- SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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Equity, diversity and inclusion at SFU
Learn about the university’s EDI priorities, commitments and some of the people behind the work.
- Equity Compass – is a strategic framework outlining the focus for SFU’s institutional equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work over the next five years (2023-2028) to help build an SFU where all can thrive. The Equity Compass upholds all of SFU’s values as noted in our What’s Next: The SFU Strategy but in particular operationalizes the value of equity and belonging.
- People Plan – SFU's people are central to the university’s academic mission and success. Together, faculty members and staff uniquely fulfill the academic mission by delivering and supporting leading-edge research and teaching the leaders of tomorrow. Over the past few years, SFU has received a significant amount of feedback and has made commitments to advance opportunities that foster an environment where people can do their best work. To acknowledge that, SFU’s People Plan, a blueprint for transforming the faculty and staff experience was created. The Plan is a clear and practical framework, designed to listen to the needs of the SFU community and support the delivery of our academic mission.
- EDI Advisory Council – The mandate of SFU’s EDI Advisory Council is to strengthen our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and learning environments, and equitable opportunities for all.
Learn more about the SFU Equity Office
Engagement
Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month. This year, across the university we celebrated Black history, culture and contributions to SFU.
Asian Heritage Month 2023
May is Asian Heritage Month. This year, across the university we celebrated Asian history, culture and contributions to SFU.
Pride Month 2023
Every June, people around the world come together to participate in Pride Month. SFU has an ongoing responsibility to create a welcoming place for all LGBTQIA2S+ members of the SFU community.
Research, Teaching and Learning
Research, Teaching and Learning
Discrimination and Barriers Keep Majority of Non-Binary Youth from Team Sports, SFU Study Reveals
A new study from Simon Fraser University highlights that only 11% of non-binary youth in Canada participate in team sports, largely due to discrimination and structural barriers. The 2023 Canadian Non-Binary Youth in Sport Report, authored by SFU researcher Martha Gumprich, found that non-binary youth often avoid sports because of binary gendered teams, locker room layouts, and experiences of harassment. The report, based on data from over 2,500 non-binary youth, suggests creating mixed-gender teams, gender-neutral locker rooms, and improving education on gender diversity as steps to make sports more inclusive for non-binary participants.
Facts and Figures
- 375 research publications relating to SDG 10, 2019-2023 (source: SciVal)
- 242 research projects related to SDG 10 were funded from 2019 - 2023
- 13 courses relating to SDG 10, representing 2,157 students, offered between the 2018/19 and 2020/21 academic years
Operations
HEALTH AND COUNSELLING SUPPORT
Group counselling is a great way to find support for issues that are impacting you. This helps create a more inclusive space for SFU’s community members. Support groups include 2SLGBTQIA+ questioning group, healing space and Black student support.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisory council
The mandate of the EDI Advisory Council is to develop an aspirational vision for EDI at SFU that will guide and strengthen our commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and learning environments, and equitable opportunities for all.
Specific responsibilities of the Advisory Council are to provide advice and guidance to the President on the following:
- developing an aspirational vision statement for EDI at SFU high-level;
- strategic reflections on EDI-related priorities;
- communication strategies and outreach;
- data collection and analysis;
- programs and policies;
- opportunities and systemic barriers; and
- university responsibilities.
Learn more about SFU’s ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion