Read all about it – the top 51猎奇入口News stories of 2025
Before we say goodbye to 2025 and look towards the sunlit plains of the New Year, take a look back at the more memorable stories and research that showcased innovation, excellence, community and belonging at SFU.
SFU鈥檚 supercomputer fastest in Canada鈥攁gain
Technological advancements and innovation took centre stage this year. Most notably, 51猎奇入口is once again home to Canada鈥檚 most powerful academic supercomputer, following the installation of a new system, named Fir.
It is accessible to researchers across Canada, empowering innovators to solve complex challenges at unprecedented speed and scale, driving new solutions and discoveries, for example, in relation to quantum computing.
AI applications for teaching and health care
Most read articles on 51猎奇入口News in 2025
1. Canada鈥檚 public school system may be headed for mediocrity
TLDR: beware the boiling frogs.
2. 51猎奇入口School of Medicine opens applications
TLDR: more doctors coming soon!
3. Interbreeding with Neanderthals may be responsible for modern-day brain condition
TLDR: never underestimate the longevity of your actions.
4. Social media use amplifies delusional disorders
TLDR: put down the phone and go check on any 鈥榠nfluencer鈥� friends.
5. New SFU鈥揈xeter partnership fast-tracks path to become a lawyer
TLDR: choose life, choose a job, choose a career, choose becoming a lawyer in only six years.
In the fall, students were introduced to Kia, a new AI teaching sidekick. With real-time facial expressions, lip-sync, and a multitude of emotive body languages, Kia is designed to be a dynamic and intellectual sparring partner for 51猎奇入口professor Steve DiPaola for a course exploring the principles, potential and ethics of AI technologies.
Earlier in the year, SFU researchers revealed how they are using cutting edge technology, with AI and machine learning, to support safer stroke and spinal rehabilitation, while a new study unveiled an AI framework that could transform drug development and accelerate the discovery of new medicines.
Landmark spaces transform SFU鈥檚 Indigenous experience, visual arts programming
In September, 51猎奇入口celebrated the grand opening of First Peoples鈥� Gathering House at its Burnaby campus. The $25-million longhouse will transform the Indigenous experience at 51猎奇入口as a new space for Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities to come together to practise, learn and share in their cultural traditions.
In the same month, 51猎奇入口unveiled the a new 12,100-square-foot facility blending art, sustainability and community engagement.
51猎奇入口tops Canadian rankings for innovation and entrepreneurship, comprehensive
SFU鈥檚 reputation for excellence was recognized as the university was ranked as Canada鈥檚 top university for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, according to the
SFU was also once again named Canada鈥檚 number one comprehensive university in the 2026 Maclean鈥檚 University Rankings.
New medical school to start training B.C. doctors in 2026
Looking ahead to next year, SFU鈥檚 new School of Medicine will welcome its first batch of students and excitement has certainly been building over recent months.
The story announcing the opening of applications received widespread attention and marked a major milestone on the journey towards Western Canada鈥檚 first new medical school in nearly 60 years.
Climate innovation on show in Burnaby
51猎奇入口researchers continue to find new ways of tackling climate change. People visiting Burnaby鈥檚 City Hall in August got to see one example of SFU climate innovation in the shape of a new machine that could help to decarbonize cities using existing infrastructure and untapped energy sources.
The prototype system converts waste heat in district heating to cooling, enabling sustainable air conditioning in buildings.
Students to decipher the origin of ancient artifacts
And finally... Rare artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years were found in a British Columbia thrift store and donated to 51猎奇入口 for study.
The remarkable discovery received huge global media attention. 51猎奇入口students will soon be able to study the artifacts to try to identify where and when they originate from.