SFU has revealed its new five-year strategic plan, which it says identifies key areas of strength and focus for the future.
The university says the new strategic research plan coincides with "SFU: What's Next", a separate consultation to develop SFU's new strategic plan.
“I am very proud that SFU is a research-intensive university,” SFU president Joy Johnson said in a news release.
“Throughout our SFU: What’s Next? consultation, our community expressed that research is a critical part of the impact we make on the world. The new strategic research plan will build on our strengths to support researchers at the university and beyond, and make it easier for them to do their work.”
Five priority areas were pinpointed in the new strategic research plan, including:
- Advancing community-centered climate innovation
- Supporting the health and wellness of individuals, populations and communities
- Expanding the foundations of knowledge and understanding our origins
- Strengthening democracy, justice, equity and education
- Transforming industry and economies through technology, management and policy
The SRP is also accompanied by an implementation plan for the first time, identifying specific actions to support the priority areas.
“This new plan positions SFU to build on its exceptional research enterprise—a portfolio that encompasses fundamental research, innovation and entrepreneurship, knowledge mobilization, sustainability, international partnerships and much more,” SFU's vice-president of research and international Dugan O'Neil added in the release.
“I am exceedingly proud of the work we do and grateful to all who contribute to advancing research at SFU.”
