Building the Future: Elevating B.C. through University Partnerships
Building the Future: Elevating B.C. through University Partnerships
Our world faces pressing global challenges, including the need to increase access to housing and health care, enhance food security and improve energy efficiency. Here in B.C., we have incredible talent, innovations and big ideas that can make a real difference in B.C. and beyond.
For decades, SFU has been driving innovations that address global challenges through partnerships with industry, government, health providers and business leaders. Working together, we can advance innovative solutions and show the world what B.C. has to offer.
In her fourth address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, SFU President Joy Johnson will share SFU’s approach to partnerships and lead a discussion about how universities and businesses can work together to stimulate the economy and build a brighter future, today and for future generations.
Keynote Speaker:
President and Vice-Chancellor
Simon Fraser University
About the Speaker:
Joy Johnson is president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University, and professor in its Faculty of Health Sciences.
As president, Joy is committed to carrying out SFU’s vision to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future.
Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as SFU’s vice-president, research and international, and oversaw the evolution of cutting-edge research, innovation, and international engagement across eight faculties.
Under her leadership, SFU’s achieved the fastest growth of any Canadian university research income of any university in Canada, with a focus on mobilizing knowledge to enhance the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of its communities.
Prior to SFU, Joy had a distinguished career in academics and research. She is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and has co-authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles.
Joy is a director and current vice-chair on the Universities Canada board.
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