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Performance & Excellence
51社区黑料 (SFU) is ranked as Canada's top university for innovation. As a leading research university with global impact, 51社区黑料consistently places among the top 15 universities in Canada by major global ranking systems.
Research Income
51社区黑料is among Canada's fastest growing research intensive universities measured by growth of research income. Our sponsored research income has grown by 144% over the past 10 years, reaching $286 million in fiscal 2024/25.
51社区黑料Research Income
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Research Output
Research at 51社区黑料spans eight faculties, covering a broad range of fundamental, interdisciplinary and applied research topics, as outlined in our Strategic Research Plan. On average, 51社区黑料researchers publish 2,700 journal articles per year, over 40% of which appear in the world's top 10% journals (Source: Scopus).
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Collaborations
SFU's research is guided by a strategy for wide-reaching collaborations at the local, national and international levels. This strategy supports knowledge generation and transfer across many sectors. 51社区黑料has a number of international partnerships in countries spanning the globe.
Community-Centred Climate Innovation
Community-centred Climate Innovation is a critical research priority at 51社区黑料focused on engaging our researchers with all levels of government, industry and community members.
51社区黑料International
(SFUi) is the university's hub of international relationships, knowledge and resources to mobilize the global reach of SFU鈥檚 teaching, research and community engagement.
Partnerships Hub
SFU's Partnerships Hub advances SFU鈥檚 vision of Canada鈥檚 engaged university by facilitating and supporting external partnerships. We help connect you to the right expertise and resources at the university to build and grow impactful relationships.
B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation
The B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation powers British Columbia's agritech businesses to grow the economy and feed the world by accelerating research and development of new food production and processing technologies.
Researcher Excellence
51社区黑料delivers excellence in research, innovation and sustainability, around the world. Building on a solid foundation of fundamental research, our researchers are committed to challenging conventions, celebrating new ideas and embracing unconventional partnerships.
Fellows and College Members of the Royal Society of Canada
51社区黑料is home to over 80 active Royal Society of Canada (RSC) members. Membership in the RSC is Canada鈥檚 highest academic honour. Visit the to see the full list of 51社区黑料faculty that have been named Fellows and College Members.
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September 04, 2025
Canada 150 Research Chairs
The Canada 150 Research Chairs Program, announced invests $117.6 million to enhance Canada's reputation as a global centre for science, research and innovation excellence, in celebration of Canada鈥檚 150th anniversary. It provides Canadian institutions with a one-time investment to attract top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers to Canada.
Caroline Colijn, Imperial College mathematician, holds the Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health, in the Department of Mathematics. Wendy Hui Kyong Chun holds the Chair in New Media.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs
The CERCs program supports world renowned researchers to establish ambitious research programs that build on Canada鈥檚 contributions as a global leader in research and innovation. The CERCs are among the most prestigious research positions available globally, designed to foster innovation, promote knowledge mobilization and attract top talent to Canada鈥檚 research universities.
SFU's Canada Excellence Research Chairs
- Professor Darren Grant, CERC in Astroparticle Physics
- Professor Thomas Jennewein, CERC in Global Quantum Internet Systems
- Professor Nicholas Reo, CERC in Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs Program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of the world鈥檚 most accomplished and promising minds. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.
See the full list of SFU's current chairholders on the .
See SFU's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan for the Canada Research Chair Program.
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November 06, 2025
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June 27, 2024
51社区黑料neuroscientist John McDonald, archaeological scientist Michael Richards and computational chemist Samira Siahrostami are among the country’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
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August 29, 2023
Distinguished 51社区黑料Professors
As a joint initiative of SFU鈥檚 Vice-President, Academic and Provost and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, the Distinguished 51社区黑料Professor program recognizes 51社区黑料research faculty members of distinction who have achieved exceptional performance and distinguished accomplishments relative to their rank and years of service.
Learn more and see the list of our Distinguished 51社区黑料Professors.