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We are thrilled to announce that Habib Chaudhury, gerontology professor at Simon Fraser University, has been awarded the prestigious SFU Research Excellence Award for his team's work in dementia-inclusive environments. Read more: sfu.ca/gerontology/ne…

"We are moving into a whole new phase of population aging right now," says Andrew Wister, director of the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University. "It is the most rapid that we've ever seen in Canadian history."

This month SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences faculty, staff, and colleagues gathered to celebrate our achievements from the last year. Thanks to everyone for a successful event and a year to be proud of! Read the full story here: sfu.ca/fass/news/2025…

West Coast Virtual Fair is a collaboration between SFU, UBC and UVic. This is your chance to discover career, co-op and volunteer opportunities and connect with recruiters from different companies or organizations. sfu.ca/students/caree…

Professor Andrew Wister, director of the #SFU Gerontology Research Centre, spoke to Gloria Macarenko about the upcoming demographic shift in B.C., as the senior population is expected to rise rapidly over the next decade. Listen to it here: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Join us from June 5-6 for the 32nd John K. Friesen Conference: Research, Practice and Policy to Enhance Community-Based Senior Services. Engage with leading experts on emerging issues in aging and senior care. Early bird rates until May 5! Register: friesen2025.eventbrite.ca

Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by last night’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. Our deepest condolences to the victims, their loved ones and the wider Filipino-Canadian community. If you are in need of support, please make use of the resources

.Simon Fraser University researchers are advancing brain health in aging Canadians in a new CLSA-Weston Healthy Brain, Healthy Aging study. Which will provide insight on the neural and biological factors that contribute to brain resilience from mid to late life. Read more: sfu.ca/grc/stories/bl…

The 32nd John K. Friesen Conference will kick off with keynote speaker Tine Buffel on Reimagining Age-Friendly Communities: International Perspectives on Research, Policy and Practice. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

Keynote speaker Isobel Mackenzie is starting off day 2 of the 2025 Friesen Conference, speaking on The Wants and Needs of B.C. Seniors and the Role of Advocacy...A Reflection. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

The 2025 Friesen conference will feature a panel discussion on "Integration Social Programming in NORCS and Affordable Seniors Housing: The OASIS Example," with participants in the program also highlighting their experiences. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

Andrew Wister and Mélanie Levasseur will speak on the Connect!Âge project focused on reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in BC and QC, by bringing together resources and community organizations that support seniors. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

Join the conversation as Beth Mansell from Healthy Aging Alberta and Prabhraj Sandhu from United Way British Columbia discuss the social prescribing models in Alberta and British Columbia. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

In a panel on "Understanding and Strengthening Community-Based Senior Services in BC: A Critical Dialogue," our speakers will discuss what their programs are doing to improve the lives of seniors in the community. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

Join Anthony Kupferschmidt on June 5 for a free public lecture on "Age-Equitable Vancouver," to close day one of the Friesen conference! 🗓️ June 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm 📍Earl & Jennie Lohn Policy Room (HC 7000) Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

Sahra-Lea Tosdevine-Tataryn, Niloofar Hedayati, Rebekah Mahaffey, and consultant Mariam Larson will provide insight on "Age-Inclusive Municipalities in BC: Examples and Next Steps." Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-k-…

How do major life transitions affect relationships? A longitudinal study led by SFU Gerontology professor Theresa Pauly followed 5,000+ couples over 20 years—and found their well-being is more interconnected than we think. Read more: sfu.ca/research/perfo… Simon Fraser University SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! SFU’s 2025/26 Graduate Fellowship Program is open! If you’re a grad student doing community-based research, apply for CERi’s 8-month fellowship (Sept–Apr) for funding, mentorship, and professional development. Apply by June 30, 2025: sfu.ca/ceri/ceri-prog…

Congratulations to Kishore Seetharaman on receiving the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Research Program Postdoctoral Award! Learn more about Seetharaman's dementia-inclusive urban design study: sfu.ca/gerontology/ne…

We had a blast celebrating convocation last week! Almost 1,000 photos are now up on the FASS Flickr account 📸 Congratulations again to all of our FASS grads! We are so proud of you! ❤️ #mySFUgrad sfu.ca/fass/news/2025…