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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

@sfutrottobs.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:13 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

Starry Nights is ON tonight, 8-11pm at SFU Burnaby campus, featuring views of Saturn, some star clusters, nebulae, and the Andromeda galaxy. Thanks as always to our friends at @rascvancouver.bsky.social for their support of Canada's biggest Star Party! ow.ly/9tWW50ZWwhg

The Trottier Observatory at dusk with a line up of people in front of it.

@sfuscience.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:10 PM

Congratulations to all our Fall 2026 graduands! We're looking forward to seeing you at Convocation this afternoon. Bring your guests to the Faculty of Science reception after the ceremony for free refreshments and a chance to win a prize pack from SFU Alumni.https://ow.ly/7YzF50ZWuTR

SFU Science grads wearing their blue and red robes and crossing the Academic Quadrangle reflection pond.

@sfuscience.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:16 PM

Greenland's fishing industry is under pressure and that is bringing the slow-growing Greenland shark into conflict with fishers. @sfubiosciences.bsky.social professor @nickdulvy.bsky.social weighs in on a proposed shark cull: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@sfuscience.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:48 PM

Come work with us at SFU Science! 🧪⚛️ #academicjobs

@physgal.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:31 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

Another Nobel Prize in Physics that could have gone to a collaboration instead of an individual. Congrats to my @sfuscience.bsky.social colleagues who work on IceCube. 👩🏻‍🔬 ⚛️ 🧪 🎢

@sfuscience.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 11:40 PM

Meet our Science Convocation speaker James Houle! Houle has completed a MS in mathematics, focusing on number theory and Indigenous math education, and has been recognised for both his academic work and leadership.

Learn more about SFU's Fall Convocation speakers: www.sfu.ca/convocation/...

@sfutrottobs.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:30 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

The sky is clearing and that means Starry Nights is ON tonight! Join us in person at Burnaby campus 8-11pm for views of Saturn, the Dumbbell Nebula and the M13 globular cluster.

Thanks to @rascvancouver.bsky.social for helping us make these events happen! ow.ly/Lobw50ZstFF

The SFU Trottier Observatory and Science Courtyard at night. The courtyard is lit up with the spectra of the elements that make up the sun.

@sfubiosciences.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:16 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

📸 The 7th Annual Biology Photo Contest is here! BISC faculty, students, staff, and postdocs are invited to share the beauty of their work, from cells to ecosystems and microscopes to fieldwork. Submit up to 3 photos by Nov. 5 for a chance to win prizes. Full details in the poster!

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:57 PM

SFU's DIAL Initiative's Quantum Innovation in Business program helps business leaders and forward-thinking professionals develop the judgment to separate real opportunity from hype and understand where quantum could create value—without needing a background in physics. sfudial.ca/quantum-inno...

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 8:01 PM

Drop by the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Undergraduate Lounge this Thursday to tour labs, learn about research opportunities, meet profs and compete for prizes! www.sfu.ca/mbb/events/n...

MBB Open House. Games! Pizza! Swag! Lab Tours! Prizes!
Find out about research opportunities, schmooze with profs and compete for prizes! October 1st 12:30-3:30pm MBB Undergraduate Lounge SSB 8000 level

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 8:35 PM

Congratulations to @alexwiesman.bsky.social on being named one of @braincanada.bsky.social's Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research!

@samsmithwrites.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 10:31 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

Think female running shoes are designed for women’s feet? Think again.

SFU’s Chris Napier spoke to BBC World Service on how women’s sports equipment, such as running shoes and sports bras, are not meeting the needs of female athletes.

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www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...

@sfu.ca Sep 23, 2026, 5:52 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

Have you visited Whistler, Horstman or Blackcomb glaciers? According to an SFU study, these much-loved glaciers in British Columbia are set to disappear completely within a few decades. Find out more, full story below.

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 5:05 PM

You can vote for your Fat Bear Week favourites at Sci-Space!

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 10:57 PM

Keep up to date with the latest research and insights from SFU!

@sfu.ca Sep 21, 2026, 6:53 PMReposted by @sfuscience.bsky.social

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.

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 9:48 PM

Interested in getting some paid work experience in your field of study under your belt before graduation? Attend the upcoming Co-op Program info session this Wednesday, September 23 to learn more about the program’s benefits, eligibility, how to apply and more. www.eventbrite.com/e/sfu-scienc...

A group of students assembling a medical device with overlaid test that reads: Science, Environment & Health Sciences Co-op Info Session

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 11:24 PM

Tonight's Starry Nights features an active supernova. Get it while it's hot!

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 9:41 PM

Students and recent alumni, what's next on your career journey? Don't miss SFU Career Festival Sept 22-23 at Burnaby and Sept 24 at Surrey. Explore career, co-op, volunteer and grad school opportunities with 90+ organizations, and win prizes with career-themed games and activities. ow.ly/iow950ZOVcK

@sfuscience.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 8:43 PM

Did you know that Terry Fox was a kinesiology student at SFU? Register to walk, roll or run at all three campuses this Tuesday, September 22 in the SFU Terry Fox Run! www.sfu.ca/terryfox.html

Don't have a team? Join us at SFU Science: run.terryfox.ca/team/science...

Terry Fox wearing a tracksuit running on the SFU field

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