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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · 16h

Considering a graduate degree in Public Policy?

Join our virtual information session on November 7th (12 PM PT) to learn more about the program, application process, & more. We'll also be answering your questions live!

Learn more/RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/master-of-...
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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · 6d

We are now accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Public Policy. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment with a start date of July 15th, 2026.
To learn more/apply, visit our website: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
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SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · 21d

You're invited! 🎓🎉 All FASS graduands are invited to the FASS Convocation Reception happening right after your ceremony! Join us at the outdoor southwest corner of the AQ, right by the koi pond for free refreshments, prizes, and a photo booth!

RSVP ➡️ www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FASS-convo...

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · 21d

Nominations now open for the 2025 CERi Awards! Celebrate outstanding community-engaged SFU research that drives positive change. $1,500 cash prize for recipients. Let's recognize impactful work together!
Deadline: Nov. 7th, 2025
Details: bit.ly/ceriaward
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SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies @sfugradstudies.bsky.social · 26d

✨ Only 3 days left to RSVP! ✨
Thinking about graduate school at SFU? Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and program representatives.
📅 RSVP by Sept 15 at 9 AM | https://f.mtr.cool/ykizfeiota
👉 Review SFU GRAD Common Applicant Questions/Answers🔗Link in Bio

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 29d

60 years ago, SFU opened its doors for the first time!

In the early days, we were known as the "radical campus," and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Today we continue to make meaningful impacts here in BC and beyond.

Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

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SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies @sfugradstudies.bsky.social · Sep 8

📚✨A full day of workshops on citation management, academic writing, qualitative data analysis, and more.
👉 Learn more & register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfblrfnxiq

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SFU CERi @sfuceri.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re hiring!

SFU CERi is looking for a Project Coordinator to support and contribute to a range of community-engaged research projects. This is a great opportunity for SFU graduate students to gain hands-on experience in community-engaged research.

Apply by Sept 21: www.sfu.ca/ceri/job-pos...

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to our own Professor Kora DeBeck whose "research addresses the urgent issue of unregulated drug toxicity, now the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia."

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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · Sep 4

Congrats to Jiangchuan Liu, Kora DeBeck, TJ Salway and Tammara Soma on being named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour. They join the growing number of SFU researchers whose leadership is shaping a better future for Canada and the world. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Four SFU scholars receive Royal Society of Canada honours

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Sep 4

We proudly present our newest #SFUSPP graduate students who had the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff, & the grad caucus during their orientation at SFU's Harbour Centre campus yesterday! Looking forward to continuing this journey with you.
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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Discover how the #SFU School of Public Policy minor can enhance your degree when you visit our table at Welcome Day! New undergrads, we are looking forward to meeting you, answering your questions, & giving you some cool swag this morning!
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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to our assistant professor Yushu Zhu on this tremendous achievement! We look forward to celebrating with you in person at the FASS Fall Reception in October.
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SFU Urban Studies @sfuurb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to our own Prof. Yushu Zhu on her
@sfufass.bsky.social Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social Sciences.
Zhu has been recognized for her outstanding research on urban inequity, housing, community, & more.

www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a...
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SFU Urban Studies and Public Policy assistant professor receives FASS Early Career Research Excellence Award

Simon Fraser University’s (SFU’s) Urban Studies Program congratulates assistant professor Yushu Zhu on her Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social S...

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulations to #SFUSPP alumnus Sharon Sa, who has received the 2025 Student Award from the Disaster Recovery Institute of Canada. Sharon was recognized for her MA thesis, which addressed wildfire smoke adaptation for vulnerable low-income populations in Metro Vancouver.
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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jul 22

ATTN Undergrads: Check out our course offerings for fall 2025! For example, PLCY 200: Intro to Public Policy is offered Tuesday afternoons at Burnaby campus (Breadth-Social Sciences).
View all our undergrad outlines here:
www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jul 17

If you missed our Master of Public Policy Info Session last week, check out the recording on our YouTube channel.
The application period opens October 17th. We hope you will sign up for our fall 2026 cohort!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBZr...
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Simon Fraser University Master of Public Policy Information Session 2025

YouTube video by School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jul 9

Today is the last day to register for our Master of Public Policy info session! Join us for a virtual info session at noon tomorrow. You’ll learn all about the program, and we’ll answer all your questions.
Don’t delay, RSVP now: tinyurl.com/mv5cbcj8
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SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies @sfugradstudies.bsky.social · Jun 27

Master of Public Policy Information Session
(MPP) Info session hosted by Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
⏰ Thurs. July. 10 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM (PT)
👉 RSVP : shorturl.at/d1qhH

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jun 13

You did it #SFUSPP grads of 2025! We hope you are celebrating your graduation and all you have achieved over the last several years. Check out the following photos and see more on our LinkedIn page.
#mysfugrad #FASSGrad

SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jun 13

Congratulations, SFU School of Public Policy graduates! We are excited to see you cross the stage this morning, and hope you will join us at the FASS reception following the ceremony.
Please tag us in your photos today on Twitter and Bluesky: #SFUSPP #FASSgrad #MySFUGrad

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · Jun 5

Interested in a graduate degree in public policy?
Join us for a virtual info session on July 10th (12 PM) where we will discuss the program, application process, and more, as well as answer your questions.

Learn more/RSVP: events.sfu.ca/event/44742-1
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SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · May 26

Convocation is almost here, FASS grads! 🎓🎉 We're hosting receptions for you and your guests immediately following your ceremony. Join us for free cake, a prize wheel where everyone wins, and a photo station! RSVP before June 11: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/fassconvor...

A portrait of a graduand holding their dog photographed in front of the Reflection Pond in the AQ on SFU's Burnaby campus. A red banner with large white text overlays the image reads FASS CONVOCATION RECEPTION.

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SFU CERi @sfuceri.bsky.social · May 20

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!

The 2025/26 Graduate Fellowship Program is now open!

If you’re a grad student doing community-based research, apply for CERi’s 8-month fellowship (Sept 2025–Apr 2026) for funding, mentorship, and professional development.

Apply by June 30, 2025: www.sfu.ca/ceri/ceri-pr...

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SFU School of Public Policy @sfuspp.bsky.social · May 14

Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Capstone and Project Awards! The Capstone gives graduate students the opportunity to undertake independent research on a policy problem of their own choosing.

Read more about our students' projects:
www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...

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