Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. www.sfu.ca/biologyhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mxz5jzi3wc2j🎉 Congratulations to Yuvraj Kaura, recipient of the Spring 2026 Biological Sciences Merit Scholarship! Awarded to the Biology major with the highest academic standing after six terms of study, this honour recognizes outstanding academic achievement. Well deserved, Yuvraj! 👏📚🔬16 Oct 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxz5jzi3wc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mxz5i4qz7k2jA big congratulations to Ahmed Bshina and Yuvraj Kaura, recipients of the 2026 Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award! Their contributions to developmental neurobiology and microbial pathogenesis research showcase the impact of undergraduate research. 🎉🧬🔬16 Oct 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxz5i4qz7k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mwteemfzf22n📸 The 7th Annual Biology Photo Contest is here! BISC faculty, students, staff, and postdocs are invited to share the beauty of their work, from cells to ecosystems and microscopes to fieldwork. Submit up to 3 photos by Nov. 5 for a chance to win prizes. Full details in the poster!01 Oct 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwteemfzf22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mwteay57xc2n📅 The Outreach & Engagement Committee’s 2026–2027 outreach events and submission deadlines are here! Explore opportunities in photography, science communication, outreach, creative writing, and more. Check out the schedule and mark your calendar!01 Oct 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwteay57xc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mrfv6zq3rk2aSFU Biology postdoctoral researcher Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social was recently featured in The News International, where she discussed the vital role whale falls play in sustaining deep-sea ecosystems. Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/biology/news-events/news/2026/2026-remili-whales.html 📸 Photo credit: Jared Towers - DFO MML 00124 Jul 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfv6zq3rk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3moisyctlsc2oCongratulations to Aaron Dhanda, PhD alumnus from Julian Guttman's Lab, whose photo "The mitotic meridian" is a finalist in the 2026 NSERC Science Exposed Photo Contest! Take a moment and follow the link to vote for Aaron's photo!: ow.ly/q5KM50Zbo1Z17 Jun 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3moisyctlsc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mm7v3cshlk2fIt’s World Bee Day! If you are concerned about pollinator declines, there’s something you can do: plant flowers. Professor Elizabeth Elle of Biological Sciences at SFU is studying backyard biodiversity, and in a study of just nine gardens in 2025 documented 130 species of pollinators!19 May 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7v3cshlk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfubiosciences.bsky.social/post/3mlvwxei36c2aFascination of Plants Day 2026🌱🍀 Ferns reproduce using spores instead of seeds! You can spot them if you flip a leaf over. Those tiny brown clusters are sporangia (arrow), little capsules packed with spores. Image and text by Miranda Meents15 May 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:pi6bt2f2klnbv2ulyzcgiutf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvwxei36c2a