Simon Fraser University

Overview

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public university located in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1965, it operates three campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver, serving over 30,000 students and employing more than 1,000 faculty members. The university is named after Simon Fraser, a notable fur trader and explorer, and is situated on Burnaby Mountain, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

SFU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and innovation. The university is recognized for its strong academic culture, research initiatives, and community engagement. Its downtown Vancouver campus features multiple sites, including galleries, innovation centers, and student residences. The university is committed to leadership, innovation, and social responsibility, positioning itself as "Canada's Engaged University." It also supports a vibrant student life with resources for academic success, cultural activities, and athletics, competing in NCAA Division II sports as the Red Leafs.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 236-880-2187
• Website: sfu.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/simon-fraser-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• education
• research
• innovation
• big data
• community engagement
• indigenous reconciliation
• entrepreneurship
• social & economic sustainability
• one of canadas top 100 employers
• one of canadas top familyfriendly employers
• one of bcs top employers
• canadas top comprehensive university 2018
• graduate programs
• technology transfer
• indigenous research ethics
• indigenous health research
• higher education
• innovative teaching
• digital transformation
• indigenous research collaborations
• data science
• indigenous youth programs
• research excellence
• community engagement programs
• indigenous research centers
• campus on burnaby mountain
• sustainability initiatives
• industry partnerships
• indigenous community development
• community impact
• regional sustainability
• indigenous community programs
• digital innovation
• continuing education
• social innovation
• indigenous governance
• student body
• research infrastructure
• indigenous governance models
• educational leadership
• academic programs
• indigenous scholarship
• regional innovation
• ai research
• indigenous economic empowerment
• interdisciplinary studies
• indigenous curriculum
• indigenous arts programs
• interdisciplinary
• international collaboration
• student experience
• indigenous economic development
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• environmental research
• indigenous research methodologies
• indigenous language revitalization
• public higher education
• knowledge creation
• public policy
• first nations partnerships
• faculty of applied sciences
• indigenous leadership
• international students
• first peoples' engagement
• indigenous education
• research university
• indigenous cultural initiatives
• research funding
• indigenous storytelling
• indigenous research
• technology partnerships
• indigenous leadership programs
• indigenous knowledge
• indigenous community partnerships
• university endowment
• research centers
• regional development
• experiential learning
• indigenous cultural preservation
• innovative research
• public university
• research collaboration
• collaborative research
• university
• knowledge transfer
• academic leadership
• sustainability
• indigenous arts and culture
• indigenous environmental sustainability
• social impact
• faculty of arts
• faculty of science
• industry collaboration
• collaborative innovation
• community partnerships
• public policy influence
• indigenous innovation
• indigenous health initiatives
• leadership development
• indigenous language preservation
• graduate studies
• indigenous policy
• student support
• indigenous knowledge systems
• sustainable development
• student diversity
• indigenous studies
• regional growth
• services
• academic excellence
• campus
• indigenous environmental research
• british columbia
• e-learning
• regional impact
• public engagement
• indigenous community engagement
• faculty research
• faculty
• environmental sustainability
• indigenous land rights
• public research
• admissions
• undergraduate programs
• lifelong learning
• research initiatives
• indigenous engagement
• global challenges
• environmental studies
• sustainable cities
• athletics
• arts and culture
• knowledge mobilization
• virtual tours
• campus safety
• scholarships
• financial aid
• education strategy
• open science
• diversity and inclusion
• community learning
• study abroad
• postdoctoral support
• student housing
• campus resources
• career services
• workshops
• events and activities
• student clubs
• mental health support
• library services
• co-op education
• civic engagement
• teaching excellence
• faculty development
• indigenous languages
• healthcare innovations
• enterprise software
• enterprises
• computer software
• information technology & services
• b2b
• education management
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• internet

Technologies Used

• AB Tasty
• AddThis
• Adobe CQ
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amadesa
• Apache
• Bing Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• BuddyPress
• Canvas by Instructure
• Cedexis Radar
• CrazyEgg
• Criteo
• Django
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Drupal
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Flowplayer
• GitHub Hosting
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Custom Search
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Plus
• Google Tag Manager
• Grafana
• HeapAnalytics
• Highcharts JS Library
• Hotjar
• Intercom
• JQuery 1.11.1
• Krux
• LearnDash
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• MailChimp
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft-IIS
• Mobile Friendly
• MouseFlow
• Multilingual
• New Relic
• Nginx
• Open AdStream (Appnexus)
• OpenSSL
• Outlook
• Pingdom
• Piwik
• Qualtrics
• Ruby On Rails
• Ruxit
• Salesforce
• Segment.io
• ShareThis
• Shutterstock
• Sizmek (MediaMind)
• Stripe
• The Trade Desk
• Tint
• Twitter Advertising
• Typekit
• Ubuntu
• UserLike
• Vimeo
• Visual Website Optimizer
• Wistia
• Woo Commerce
• WordPress.org
• Workday Recruit
• YouTube
• comScore
• eXTReMe Tracker
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Globe in Peace