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We're uncovering solutions to today's challenges and helping students find their big potential at Simon Fraser University, one of Canada's top research universities. www.sfu.ca/science
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of #SFU Science Outreach and Public Engagement Awards for their substantial, diverse and sustained contributions to community engagement and outreach by sharing science with the public! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations to #SFU Molecular Biology and Biochemistry professor Mani Larijani who is being recognized once again by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research for his outstanding contributions to health research peer review. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53994.html
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Biological Sciences shines at this year's Faculty of Science Awards! We're proud to celebrate three incredible winners across various categories, recognizing their outstanding contributions to research, teaching and outreach.

Congrats all!!
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Physics score big at this year's Faculty of Science Excellence Awards! We have 4 winners across various categories: Kero Lau, Gopolang Mohlabeng, Ricky Chu and Olha Farion. Congratulations to all!
Read more: www.sfu.ca/physics/news...
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Out in @physreve.bsky.social:
@sfuphysics.bsky.social MSc student Sara Iranbakhsh reveals how symmetry mismatch between the components of nanoscale rotary motors affects their performance
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November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of #SFU Faculty of Science Teaching Awards for their outstanding commitment to improving student success! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of Faculty of Science Research Awards! www.sfu.ca/science/news...
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Happening tomorrow! Please join us.
Discover how a single blubber biopsy can be a window into an entire ecosystem and why some killer whale populations are thriving while others struggle at our next Café Scientifique, Nov 25, featuring @sfubiosciences.bsky.social @anaisremili.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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New Research Alert!

INN researchers, led by Dr. Lisa Julian, used 3D bioprinting to create self-folding brain tissues that reveal how genetic mutations disrupt early brain development.

Read More: www.sfu.ca/neuro-instit...
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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The weather is looking very gloomy this evening so we are cancelling Starry Nights tonight. Keep your fingers crossed for better weather next week for Starry Nights Online! https://ow.ly/sIBM50Xw2mH.
Starry Nights Live Online
Join us for a special live edition of Starry Nights at SFU’s Trottier Observatory!
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November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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We are so proud to see Dr. Igor Herbut win the Dresden Physics Prize! Congratulations Igor!
Congratulations!
Prof. Igor Herbut (Simon Fraser University) awarded the "Physik-Preis Dresden 2025“
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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A fantastic opportunity to join a cohesive and talented team with expertise in neuroimaging fundamentals, analysis, community engagement, and co-creation, all dedicated to supporting brain health and resilience.
We’re hiring a Research Assistant!

Join the Brain Resilience Study team and support a major INN project on brain health and aging. If you're passionate about collaborative team science and multimodal data collection, submit your application to [email protected] by Nov 28th. Learn more: shorturl.at/QMFV0
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Discover how a single blubber biopsy can be a window into an entire ecosystem and why some killer whale populations are thriving while others struggle at our next Café Scientifique, Nov 25, featuring @sfubiosciences.bsky.social @anaisremili.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-cafe-s....
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We are saddened by the passing of #SFU Distinguished Professor Glen Tibbits. He was a visionary scientist, kind and generous mentor and had a wicked sense of humour that will be greatly missed. www.sfu.ca/bpk/news/new...
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Happy Pride in STEM Day!
🏳️‍🌈

https://prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Tuesday, November 18th is the International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM!
For more information on this commemoration, visit prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Unfortunately the weather is not in our favour this week and we're not going ahead with Starry Nights at the Trottier Observatory.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Drop by the Chemistry Atrium today until 1:30pm to learn about chemistry research projects run by women at #SFU!
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Don't miss this week's Saturday Morning Lecture taking place November 15 at the Surrey Library! Featuring Dr. Karen Kavanagh and Dr. Thomas Jennewein from SFU Physics!
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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I had the best time talking about stream ecology to a grade 4 class last week with @skypeascientist.bsky.social 👩‍🔬🐟💦
Their curiosity and enthusiasm was truly infectious 🥹
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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In honor of the upcoming #WomenInPhysics Day, let's create a thread of amazing women physicists. I'll start with one my favorites, Chien-Shiung Wu, who is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity is not conserved. ⚛️ 🧪 👩‍🔬 🎢
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Congratulations to @sfuphysics.bsky.social prof Matthias Danninger, whose Canada Research Chair in Experimental Particle Physics has been renewed.
Congratulations to six #SFU scholars named new and renewed Canada Research Chairs!

Our newest CRCs advance Canadian research excellence across fields including health equity, experimental particle physics, and Indigenous economic wellbeing and freedom.
SFU scholars advancing innovation and equity named Canada Research Chairs
Six SFU researchers have been named among the country’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC).
www.sfu.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Join us next Wednesday, Nov 12 for the 3-Minute Thesis Practice Competition! Share your research in 3 minutes or less and you could win some great prizes!
Whether you're planning on competing this year or just want some practice and feedback, apply to be a presenter by Friday: ow.ly/TST750XnwyP
Call for Presenters: Fall 2025 Faculty of Science Practice 3-Minute Thesis Competition
One slide. Three minutes. Snacks and prizes. It’s the poetry slam of Science! Come join the Fall 2025 Faculty of Science Practice 3MT Session! ...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
@sfubiosciences.bsky.social and environmental ecotoxicology honours student Elisha Okonta has been working in prof Tanya Brown’s Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology Lab throughout 2025, where she prepares and analyzes samples from multiple marine species.
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM