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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 4d

SFU’s new School of Medicine, the first in Western Canada in nearly 60 years, is now officially accepting applications for its first cohort of future physicians! The inaugural class will begin the program in August 2026.

Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to SIAT Assistant Professor Ö. Nilay Yalçin, and each of SFU's JELF awarded researchers!

Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 8d

Eight SFU researchers have received over $1.4M through the John R. Evans Leadership Fund from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. From advancing clean energy and trustworthy AI to Indigenous sovereignty and more, these projects are driving research that benefits communities across Canada.

Eight outstanding SFU researchers awarded over $1.4 million from John R. Evans Leadership Fund

www.sfu.ca

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · 10d

Higher education is evolving.

We've ben working with DigiBC to develop skill-focused, modular micro-credentials. Now you can get 50% OFF our latest collaboration – a micro-credential in Human Centred AI and Creative Technology.

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/nlbk50X8SEA

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · 11d

This year’s @digibc.bsky.social Signals festival (Oct 3–12) will host the premiere of Echoes of Me, an immersive extended reality (XR) installation from @sfu.ca’s iSpaceLab directed by Noah Miller, a PhD researcher of transformative XR experiences.

Learn more: signals.digibc.org/digibc_proje...

A digital arboreal environment split by day and night down the middle of the image and mirrored. Two wispy figures, one pink and one orange face each other from either side of the split.

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SFU CERi @sfuceri.bsky.social · 11d

Nominations for the 2025 CERi Awards are open!

These awards recognize SFU members and community partners advancing CER and driving positive change through work that strengthens communities. Celebrate meaningful collaboration, innovation, and impact across SFU and beyond.

Detail: bit.ly/ceriaward

SFU CERi @sfuceri.bsky.social · Sep 18

Nominations are now open for the 2025 CERi Awards at SFU!

These awards celebrate faculty, graduate students, and community partners leading impactful community-engaged research. Join us in recognizing innovation, collaboration, and equity—nominate today!

Deadline Nov 7: bit.ly/ceriaward

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 19d

Do you know an instructor who creates exceptional learning experiences for students? Nominate them for an Award for Excellence in Teaching until October 15.

www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...

Excellence in Teaching

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 29d

A place to gather, learn, breathe, and heal — the newly-opened First Peoples’ Gathering House stands proudly along the ceremonial walkway at SFU's Burnaby campus.

First Peoples' Gathering House: A place to breathe

New First Peoples’ Gathering House honours the past to shape the future at Simon Fraser University. A place to gather, learn, breathe, and heal – the newly-opened First Peoples’ Gathering Hou...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · 26d

SIAT's virtual ambassador program gained a bit of international recognition over the weekend as SIAT VTubers Mo and Faye appeared in this article from Web Japan : web-japan.org/trends/11_cu...

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Myk Eff @myk-eff.bsky.social · Sep 16

#ai #creativity medium.com/ai-music/ret...

Rethinking Cultural Appropriation in the Era of Ubiquitous Generative AI

In the productive space between homage and theft, emerges one of the most provocative questions of creating with AI: how does the arrival…

medium.com

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Auditions for SFU’s Virtual Ambassador Program Class 2 extended until September 14th!

Are you a 19+ SIAT student experienced with content creation? Become one of SFU’s official VTubers with a fully produced debut, receive monthly honoraria, and more!

➡️ studiosiat.com

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Professor Steve DiPaola debuts AI sidekick in trailblazing new course!

Check out this CTV story featuring DiPaola and his new course IAT 111. In the course, DiPaola will be teaching alongside a fully-expressive 3D artificial intelligence sidekick.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

B.C. university professor to teach course alongside AI sidekick

A new course starting at Simon Fraser University this fall could offer a glimpse at the future of learning.

www.ctvnews.ca

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Aug 6

From August 10-14, SIAT researchers will be at SIGGRAPH 2025 presenting and leading a variety of workshops, performances, and lectures. SIGGRAPH is the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques and will be taking place in Vancouver this year.

www.sfu.ca/siat/news-ev...

Researchers to represent SIAT at SIGGRAPH 2025

SIGGRAPH is the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques and will feature workshops, lectures, and presentations by SIAT researchers.

www.sfu.ca

SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 31

SIAT is home to labs that foster creative interaction and support collaborative research. Pictured here are researchers in our Virtual and Augmented Reality, Visual Analytics, Interaction, Systems, and Experiments lab led by Professor Wolfgang Stuerzlinger.

Explore more:
www.sfu.ca/siat/researc...

SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yes, many of our researchers will be at SIGGRAPH! We will have a list on our website next week of all of the SIAT researchers who will be presenting papers and workshops.

SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 29

This weekend our StudioSIAT team will have a booth at Anime Revolution 2025 in Vancouver! The booth will feature projects from SIAT students, live interactive appearances from our virtual ambassadors, as well as exclusive new vAmbassador merchandise. Come by to say hi!

www.sfu.ca/siat/news-ev...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 23

Soaking up the sunshine at SFU Surrey 🌞😎

SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 22

Exciting announcements from StudioSIAT! 🚨

💫 Auditions for our next generation of vAmbassadors have opened!

🚀 Students in IAT 443 will have the opportunity to collaborate with StudioSIAT & local motion capture studios to work on special vAmbassador program projects.

siats.ca/vambassadors...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 18

What really makes students stand out in the workplace? 🚀
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Read our co-op blog to hear from our Co-op Coordinator Afshan Basaria to learn about the soft skills that transform your creative and technical skills into tools that will make a positive impact in the workplace: www.sfu.ca/siat/news-ev...

What really makes students stand out in the workplace: soft skills that matter

Your education gives you the creative, technical, and problem-solving tools to succeed—but soft skills are what transform those tools into making a positive impact.

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 4

AI is rapidly reshaping ever sector and creative tech is no exception! If you’re an alumni or industry professional looking to up-skill and gain knowledge of emerging trends, our flexible micro-credential courses may be for you.

Learn more: www.sfu.ca/siat/program...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jul 2

New course in AI coming Fall 2025! 🚨
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Open to all SFU students, this groundbreaking elective helps to demystify AI and equip students with the knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven future.
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No prerequisites are required to take this course.

www.sfu.ca/outlines.htm...
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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jun 27

StudioSIAT is excited to once again open auditions for a new generation of student vAmbassadors! 🐾 Join Mo and Faye as mocap-driven virtual content creators and receive financial and creative support from SFU. SIAT students, apply here: www.sfu.ca/siat/studios...

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SFU School of Interactive Arts + Technology @siatsfu.bsky.social · Jun 24

Calling all new SIAT students! 🚨
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Join SIAT Advisor Kai Hutchful at Course Planning 101 to learn everything you need to know about first-year SIAT courses and enrolment.
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🗓️ July 3rd
⏰ 1:00-3:30PM
📍 SFU Surrey campus, room TBD

See details and register to attend: www.eventbrite.ca/e/course-pla...

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Alexandra Kitson @alexandrakitson.bsky.social · Jun 23

💡 New paper from TECI Lab @siatsfu.bsky.social at #IDC2025 this week!

Beyond the Algorithm: Speculative Approaches to Critical AI Literacies with Diverse Youth doi.org/10.1145/3713...

Sadhbh Kenny, Alissa Antle, Gillian Russell, Annemiek Veldhuis

#AI #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalLiteracy

Beyond the Algorithm: Speculative Approaches to Critical AI Literacies with Diverse Youth | Proceedings of the 24th Interaction Design and Children

doi.org

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sfucmns @sfucmns.bsky.social · Jun 13

Congrats to the newest @fcatatsfu.bsky.social alumni!

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