Simon Fraser University.
public research university in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Reports this week
- 9
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 745
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
-
Pierre Trudeau, Professor Emeritus at SFU, discussed his views on multiculturalism and warned against global openness.Some support1 report
-
Yee earned a bachelor of arts in French from Simon Fraser University.Some support1 report
-
Research is underway at Simon Fraser University in Berkeley regarding groundwater use and agricultural water demands in California.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
A new VPD academy opened in the Woodward/London Drugs complex, which is also hosting SFU and features a riot mural.Some support1 report
-
Williston Lake is being managed as a large human-made reservoir, while Simon Fraser University provides expert geological analysis regarding lake erosion.Some support1 report
-
Sean Tucker is studying workplace injury and death rates at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.Some support3 reports
-
Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia are investigating river erosion in the Canadian High Arctic.Some support1 report
-
Hamas symbols were found on campus windows and seen during encampments at Simon Fraser University and University of Ottawa.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
-
The Premier, in their capacity as Minister, is driving post-secondary education policy to leverage medical education in addressing regional healthcare shortages in British Columbia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
A company originated from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Simon Fraser University is helping protect residents of the Downtown Eastside neighborhood in Vancouver.Some support1 report
-
A researcher is a PhD student at Simon Fraser University.Some support1 report
-
Hira has been appointed as a professor at Simon Fraser University.Some support1 report
-
Both Simon Fraser University and the University of Liverpool are advising on post-pandemic education models.Some support1 report
-
An author is currently studying issues impacting the region of Northern Ontario, involving Simon Fraser University.Some support1 report
-
Glyn Williams-Jones, a volcanologist from Simon Fraser University, is associated with the traditional sulphur mines at Kawah Ijen in Indonesia.Some support1 report
-
A super El Nino pattern is underway, prompting warnings about hotter late summers, impacting vulnerable populations in Vancouver.Some support1 report
-
A company based in Vancouver, with ties to Simon Fraser University, has announced a corporate name change to Integrated Quantum Technologies and issued a shareholder update.Some support1 report
-
An unnamed individual whose academic journey began in Kelowna and involved a master's project on urban planning, relocated to Vancouver in 2010.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Researchers from Simon Fraser University are studying the decline of the Whistler Glacier, noting its past support for summer ski programs.Well supported8 reports
-
Simon Fraser University observed local revitalization efforts on June 17, 2026.Some support2 reports
-
A study on local drowning risks was conducted, analyzing data from Canadian drowning cases.Well supported6 reports
-
Leah earned a doctorate in education from Simon Fraser University and is now running as a candidate for the local school board.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Simon Fraser University this week
News at the entities that move Simon Fraser University most-
Jessie Sunner StructuralLocal political activity in Surrey includes Garry Begg and Jessie Sunner seeking re-election, while Jagrup Brar advocates for global markets.Moves Simon Fraser University
-
University of British Columbia OperationalPublished findings about a new species of sea spider.Moves Simon Fraser University
-
Berkeley OperationalAmi Horowitz conducted an interview with students regarding various voting issues in Berkeley.Moves Simon Fraser University
-
Vancouver Shared contextA multi-city food festival was held across Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Victoria, featuring Michelin recognition in Toronto.Moves Simon Fraser University
-
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives OperationalCCPA reports on ongoing healthcare funding issues in Ontario.Moves Simon Fraser University
Connections
The 32 strongest of 745, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
French Transactional
The individual A successfully completed studies at Simon Fraser University (B) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in French.
-
Hira Structural
Hira holds a professorship at Simon Fraser University.
-
Yan Structural
Yan holds the functional role of Director of city program at Simon Fraser University.
-
Herbert Grubel Structural
Herbert Grubel holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Economics at Simon Fraser University.
-
Habib Chaudhury Structural
Habib Chaudhury holds a professorship and research roles at Simon Fraser University.
-
Glyn Williams-Jones Structural
Glyn Williams-Jones holds a volcanologist position at Simon Fraser University.
-
Andy Yan Structural
Andy Yan serves as the Director of the City Program within Simon Fraser University.
-
Jessie Sunner Structural
Jessie Sunner is involved in medical education training connected to Simon Fraser University.
Show all 32 connections
-
University of British Columbia Operational
The universities are actively collaborating on research investigating river erosion in the Canadian High Arctic.
-
Gary Mauser Structural
Gary Mauser holds the formal position of emeritus professor at Simon Fraser University.
-
Arran Stephens Transactional
Arran Stephens made a donation to Simon Fraser University, enabling the establishment of a new School of Medicine.
-
Downtown Eastside Operational
The university provides services and support that interact with and help protect the residents of the vulnerable community.
-
Berkeley Operational
Simon Fraser University and Berkeley collaborate on research concerning groundwater use and streamflow in California.
-
Williston Lake Mentioned together
SFU provides expert geological analysis regarding the erosion processes affecting Williston Lake.
-
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Mentioned together
Both Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University are noted to be facing funding crises.
-
Whistler Shared context
Simon Fraser University conducts research tracking glacier decline in the vicinity of Whistler.
-
London Drugs Shared context
The entities shared a location where a VPD academy was established.
-
Jennifer Whiteside Operational
Jennifer Whiteside collaborates with Simon Fraser University on healthcare policy.
-
Leah Transactional
Leah earned a doctorate in education from Simon Fraser University.
-
University of Liverpool Mentioned together
Both universities are cited for advising on post-pandemic education models.
-
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Operational
A researcher is involved in work related to both the university and the policy alternatives group.
-
David Eby Mentioned together
The relationship is observed in the context of SFU supporting B.C. healthcare goals through medical education.
-
Vancouver Shared context
Simon Fraser University operates in Vancouver, conducting research on local issues such as youth drowning risks.
-
Whistler Blackcomb Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in academic studies concerning the impact of climate change on the ski resort operations.
-
Woodward Shared context
Simon Fraser University is physically located within a complex associated with Woodward.
-
Statistics Canada Shared context
Both entities are situated within the context of rising tuition costs in Canada.
-
Surrey Shared context
Simon Fraser University maintains a campus located within the city of Surrey.
-
Hamas Shared context
Hamas symbols were observed on the campus windows of Simon Fraser University.
-
Vancouver Shared context
Simon Fraser University conducts research and studies focused on local issues within the geographic context of Vancouver.
-
British Columbia Shared context
Simon Fraser University operates and conducts research within the geographical and political context of British Columbia.
-
Northern Ontario Shared context
The university's activities or research are observed in the context of the region.
-
Global News Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Simon Fraser University and Global News.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Research indicates that global climate trends are affecting Canadian geography.
- Pierre Trudeau, Professor Emeritus at SFU, discussed his views on multiculturalism and warned against global openness.
- Yee earned a bachelor of arts in French from Simon Fraser University.
- A new VPD academy opened in the Woodward/London Drugs complex, which is also hosting SFU and features a riot mural.
- Williston Lake is being managed as a large human-made reservoir, while Simon Fraser University provides expert geological analysis regarding lake erosion.
- Sean Tucker is studying workplace injury and death rates at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
- Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia are investigating river erosion in the Canadian High Arctic.
- Hamas symbols were found on campus windows and seen during encampments at Simon Fraser University and University of Ottawa.
August 2026
6 events- Research is underway at Simon Fraser University in Berkeley regarding groundwater use and agricultural water demands in California.
- The Premier, in their capacity as Minister, is driving post-secondary education policy to leverage medical education in addressing regional healthcare shortages in British Columbia.
- A company originated from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia on August 1, 2026.
- Simon Fraser University is helping protect residents of the Downtown Eastside neighborhood in Vancouver.
- A researcher is a PhD student at Simon Fraser University.
- Hira has been appointed as a professor at Simon Fraser University.
July 2026
6 events- Both Simon Fraser University and the University of Liverpool are advising on post-pandemic education models.
- An author is currently studying issues impacting the region of Northern Ontario, involving Simon Fraser University.
- Glyn Williams-Jones, a volcanologist from Simon Fraser University, is associated with the traditional sulphur mines at Kawah Ijen in Indonesia.
- A super El Nino pattern is underway, prompting warnings about hotter late summers, impacting vulnerable populations in Vancouver.
- A company based in Vancouver, with ties to Simon Fraser University, has announced a corporate name change to Integrated Quantum Technologies and issued a shareholder update.
- An unnamed individual whose academic journey began in Kelowna and involved a master's project on urban planning, relocated to Vancouver in 2010.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Researchers from Simon Fraser University are studying the decline of the Whistler Glacier, noting its past support for summer ski programs.
- Simon Fraser University observed local revitalization efforts on June 17, 2026.
- A study on local drowning risks was conducted, analyzing data from Canadian drowning cases.
- Leah earned a doctorate in education from Simon Fraser University and is now running as a candidate for the local school board.