-
Recording of a discussion: The Purpose of Today’s Canadian University: A Heterodox Conversation”
On Sept 19, 2024, Geoff Horsman and Jeffrey Sachs discussed the role of modern Canadian universities, followed by a generous Q&A by the audience members! Please see below for the recording of the event:
-
Feedback on the July 2024 draft of SFU’s Academic Plan for 2025-2030
Academic planning is a continuous process that ensures SFU programs, research, engagement, and support activities are well-positioned to achieve SFU’s collective goals and address challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. The current five-year Academic Plan ends this year and preparations for the new Academic Plan (2025-2030) are underway. The Academic Plan serves as a…
-
Towards Institutional Neutrality – “Message from the President: The role of universities in polarized times”
September 9th brought a welcome message from SFU’s President, addressing institutional neutrality and taking a clear stance for neutrality. We very much appreciate her statement and are thrilled that SFU is heading down this path. We hope that SFU will eventually adopt an institutional neutrality policy and that this principle will reverberate through the entire…