Simon Fraser University

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22 October 2026 18:27

We've been named Canada’s Top Mid-size University in the 2027 Maclean’s University Rankings! Under Maclean’s previous ranking system, SFU was named Canada’s No. 1 comprehensive university, a title the institution held in 17 of the last 18 years. Read more about why Maclean’s says we're No. 1:

Simon Fraser University

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22 October 2026 18:27

Martin Ester named Canada CIFAR AI Chair. 🎉 SFU Distinguished Professor Martin Ester has been named as a Canada AI Chair by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), in recognition of his pioneering work in machine learning to advance precision medicine.

Simon Fraser University

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21 September 2026 21:08

This National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating SFU’s postdoctoral fellows and the important contributions they make to research and innovation. Thank you to all our postdoctoral fellows for your dedication, curiosity and research impact.

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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21 September 2026 21:07

Over the past year, @sfu.ca researcher Jason Stearns has drawn on his expertise to help us understand the escalating conflict in the Congo. His commitment to bringing evidence-based research into public conversations has earned him the FASS Newsmaker of the Year Award: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...

Simon Fraser University

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21 September 2026 21:06

Introducing The Advance, SFU’s new monthly newsletter featuring exclusive insights from university leaders and researchers, and stories on how the SFU community is advancing knowledge and tackling the critical issues of our time. Sign up today!