Dear Colleagues,
as we approach the summer months, this issue of SFU Research News offers a wonderful opportunity to look back on a dynamic and inspiring period for research at SFU. Across our faculties, colleagues have contributed to new publications, successful conferences, third-party funded projects, outreach activities, and interdisciplinary initiatives that clearly demonstrate the strength and diversity of our research community.
A particular highlight was our first Cross-Faculty Research Day on Longevity and Healthy Aging, which brought together perspectives from medicine, psychology, law, and psychotherapy science. Events such as this remind us of the tremendeous potential that lies in exchange across disciplinary boundaries, and the importance of creating spaces where ideas, expertise, and future collaborations can flourish.
This issue also provides practical updates from the Research Support Center, including information on open-access publishing opportunities, upcoming workshops, training sessions, and funding calls. I warmly encourage you to make use of these resources and to continue sharing your research activities with us. Every project, publication, presentation, and public engagement contributes to strengthening SFU’s visibility and impact.
Most importantly, I would like to thank all of you for your dedication, curiosity, and commitment throughout the academic year!
I wish you and your families a beautiful, restful, and restorative summer.
Warm regards,
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marion Garaus, PhD
Vice Rector for Research | 
