SFU Faculty of Environment

06/01/2026

As a student athlete far from home, Ella Magnussen learned that some of life's best opportunities come with stepping outside of your comfort zone and saying 'yes'.

“I think a lot of personal growth comes from putting yourself in unfamiliar situations, whether that means travelling, studying abroad, applying for a job somewhere new, or simply saying yes to experiences that feel a little intimidating at first,” says the new REM alumnus.

After an undergraduate journey full of embracing new experiences and pushing through challenges, Ella is bound for NYC in the fall for her next big adventure, where she will work on sustainable development initiatives with the UN 🎓🌎

Read Ella's story: https://ow.ly/YtU950Z6lVJ



Simon Fraser University
SFU Alumni

05/29/2026

New alumnus Aidan Parry knows that tackling some of the world's biggest challenges requires a breadth of skills and knowledge.

That's why he stacked his GES major with certificates in sustainable development and GIS, as well as a minor in resource and environmental management.

From mapping wildfire risk to supporting environmental planning and conservation, he's already putting his knowledge to work 🙌

Read about Aidan's undergraduate experience here: https://ow.ly/ZN0x50Z5JR6



SFU Alumni
Simon Fraser University
SFU Geography

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

British Columbia alone is home to nearly 500 known species of bees — the most of any province or territory in Canada — and yet pollinators, globally, face declining population numbers and threats of extinction.

Elizabeth Elle is a professor in SFU Biological Sciences and director of SFU’s School of Environmental Science who studies drivers behind pollinator diversity loss and gain in the gardens of Metro Vancouver, and teaches communities how they can support these essential insects.

“I got interested in pollinators because they’re so essential for plant reproduction. Nearly 90 per cent of flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce,” says Elle. “I realized that if we’re committed to conserving rare ecosystems, we need the pollinators.”

This , Elle is sharing how everyone can support these essential insects at home. Read more: https://ow.ly/UPV750Z2qpB

Simon Fraser University

05/15/2026

The SFU-led Xwe'etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (XLAP) is the recipient of a 2026 Heritage BC Award for Education, Communications, and Awareness.

The XLAP celebrated and preserved Indigenous heritage on Xwe’etay, highlighting 8,000 years of Coast Salish settlement. Through collaborative exhibits, public art, and intergenerational events, the project fostered understanding, countered historical erasure, and strengthened relationships between Indigenous communities and local settlers.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Uksg50YZPPP

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Geography lecturer Leanne Roderick on receiving a BCcampus 2026 West Coast Teaching Excellence Award!

Roderick was recognized for her meaningful and substantial emphasis on place-based learning and collaborations with Indigenous communities.

Read more: https://ow.ly/pmfm50YZcmS

05/07/2026

Simon Fraser University researchers have received nearly $1 million in special funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada to develop an artificial intelligence–powered system that forecasts whale movements in busy shipping corridors. The Humans and Algorithms Listening for Orcas (HALLO) ...

04/30/2026

Overheard at SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 👀🪏

04/29/2026

Up to 36 per cent of animal habitats on land could be exposed to multiple extreme climate events by 2085, according to a new international study. A Simon Fraser University researcher was part of an international team that used climate impact modelling to project how much of the planet’s land anima...

04/29/2026

2026 🍁❤️

Current students spent the afternoon sharing their experiences and research projects and welcoming incoming students to campus! We're excited to see all our new students on campus this fall!