SFU’s School of Public Policy welcomes Mason Ducharme as assistant professor in Indigenous Public Policy. A member of the Líl̓wat & Samahquam Nations, he brings research & community-based experience to the MPP program, w/ a focus on Indigenous representation & partnerships. www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...

SFU Public Policy welcomes new assistant professor in Indigenous Public Policy

Simon Fraser University’s School of Public Policy (SPP) welcomes Mason Ducharme of the Líl̓wat and Samahquam Nations as its new assistant professor in Indigenous Public Policy.

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Congratulations to our Master of Public Policy graduates who crossed the stage on this sunny Friday! We wish them well in their future endeavours. If you'd like to see many more photos from today's convocation, sign up for the newsletter on our site: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo... #mysfugrad #SFUSPP

Today's the day, MPP graduates! We're looking forward to seeing you cross the stage this morning. Please tag us in your photos on Bluesky and Instagram - #SFUSPP Also, don't forget to join us by the AQ Pond for the @sfufass.bsky.social reception. #mysfugrad

Have you been thinking about running for political office, exploring policy advocacy, or learning more about how Canada’s legislatures work? Prof. Daniel Westlake will be helping to lead the Institute for Future Legislators this summer. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ahv6fbm #SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social

Thank you, Professor Cosco, for your important health research! #SFUSPP

SFU Gerontology@sfugero.bsky.social · 3mo ago

At 12, associate professor Theodore Cosco volunteered at a long-term care home to support his grandmother with early dementia. That experience shaped his career in mental health, aging, and health research. Learn more: www.healthresearchbc.ca/news-events/... @sfuspp.bsky.social

Congratulations to our 2026 Capstone & Project Award recipients! Through the Capstone, our graduate students take on independent research tackling policy issues they’re passionate about. Learn about their projects: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo... #SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

On Friday, we celebrated the achievements of our MPP graduands w/ a dinner at Tap & Barrel. Director Steven Weldon, congratulated students on their accomplishments, & MPP Grad Student Caucus co-chairs Ekamjot Cheema & Jack Donaldson-Barrio shared remarks. #SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social

We had a great time connecting w/ incoming SFU students & their parents at Saturday’s #KnowYourSFU event! Manager Brian Chand & Undergraduate Advisor Colin Schuler Ram answered questions & introduced students to the Public Policy minor. #SFUSPP Photo:(left to right) Colin Schuler Ram, Brian Chand

FASS graduate students: join this workshop and learn about publishing an open access journal article. Topics will include: selecting a journal to publish in, planning for costs, understanding your contract, and more. May 14, online or at SFU Bennett Library Burnaby www.lib.sfu.ca/help/publish...

Grad students and postdoc fellows are invited to apply to the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub’s Research Meets Policy at SFU summer institute. This exciting week-long virtual institute invites participants to explore beyond traditional scholarly outputs and enhance their potential for policy impact.

Research Meets Policy @ SFU 2026

A week-long virtual institute for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to extend beyond traditional scholarly outputs and increase potential...

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Congratulations to our MPP students who presented their Capstone presentations at yesterday's colloquium! (l to r) Husna Tembo, Tefa Borja, Zahraa Hawili, Mobolaji Tunde-Oladepo, Jonathan Feng, & Priyanka Kumar #SFUSPP Supervisors: Theodore Cosco, @wscott.bsky.social, & @kennedystewart.bsky.social

Join us on May 12 for the Parasiuk Dean's Symposium, which features a panel of international and Canadian experts who will dive deep into the future of rules-based international order and what it means for Canada. Register: parasiuk-symposium-international-order.eventbrite.ca @sfu.ca #AcademicSky

Join us for the Finals and cheer on our own MPP student Zahraa Hawili! #SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social

SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies@sfugradstudies.bsky.social · 4mo ago

3MT Finals are just 2 days away! Watch grad students turn research into 3 minutes of wow. Whether you’re a student, alumni, or just curious, this event is for you. Open and free! RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-2026-three-minute-thesis-finals-tickets-1985083946521?aff=oddtdtcreator

First-year grad student Hao Zheng shares how he is applying the knowledge gained in our MPP program to his work @bcrea.bsky.social We are accepting applications for our Sept. 2026 MPP intake—but the deadline is fast-approaching (Mar. 31). Visit our site to learn more. www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...

Five questions with MPP student Hao Zheng

MPP student Hao Zheng reflects on how the program bridges finance and public policy, equipping him with practical skills to tackle housing challenges and pursue a career in evidence-based policy.

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On March 16, #SFUSPP & the SFU PPSA held a Career Night for undergrads. Panelists: Rohini Arora, NDP MLA for Burnaby East & Kim Deighton, Manager of Bylaw Services for New West We thank them for their insights. Moderators: Sania Shenasa & Johnny Gates Organizer: Prof. @alibhagat.bsky.social

SFU Undergrads: Register by 5 PM today to attend this networking event on Monday! We are also welcoming a third panelist, Kim Deighton, Manager of Bylaw Services for the City of New Westminster! #SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social

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

ATTN: SFU Undergrads! Are you interested in public policy careers? Join SFU Public Policy & the Public Policy Student Association for a networking event with industry professionals. -SFU Burnaby campus (WMC 3255) -March 16 | 4–6 PM RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-public... @sfufass.bsky.social

Professor Natahnee Winder, who received a Lower Division Course Grant, presented at the event and spoke about "Learning about Colonial Institutions". #SFUSPP

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences@sfufass.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Last month FASS faculty presented their projects at the Reconciling Curriculum Showcase. The Reconciling Curriculum Grants Program supports initiatives which Indigenize FASS curricula, support cultural awareness training, and professional development. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... @sfu.ca

ATTN: SFU Undergrads! Are you interested in public policy careers? Join SFU Public Policy & the Public Policy Student Association for a networking event with industry professionals. -SFU Burnaby campus (WMC 3255) -March 16 | 4–6 PM RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-public... @sfufass.bsky.social

Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Applications are now open for the September 2026 intake of the MPP program at SFU. In this video, Prof. Kora DeBeck shares what makes #SFUSPP unique & how the program prepares students to tackle policy challenges. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eMD...

SFU's School of Public Policy (short version)

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Last month, #SFUSPP & @sfuindg.bsky.social co-hosted “Working with First Nations Communities,” a workshop highlighting principles important for working w/ Indigenous peoples on public policy. We thank Samantha Jack (Nuu-Chah-Nulth & Yale Nations) of Len Pierre Consulting for leading this session.

Watch as our own Professor @alibhagat.bsky.social discusses how narratives of safety, belonging, and nationhood are constructed for refugees, immigrants, and newcomers. #sfuspp

UBC Centre for Migration Studies@migration.ubc.ca · 6mo ago

How is Canada’s global “queer utopia” imagined – and unsettled – by borders and immigration policy? Using the Heated Rivalry show as a lens, this panel explores safety, belonging, and nationhood for refugees and newcomers. 🗓 March 6 | 12:00–1:15 PM | Online 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/367pw

Congratulations to all the SFU researchers, including our own Professor @koradebeck.bsky.social! "DeBeck and her team are generating policy-relevant science to guide public health responses to the overdose crisis." #sfuspp @sfufass.bsky.social

Simon Fraser University@sfu.ca · 6mo ago

SFU researchers have been awarded over $4.4 million in combined funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to advance global health innovation. Learn more about the four SFU-led research projects tackling some of our most urgent health challenges. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

You are invited to "Tariffs, the global economic order, and why Canada-China partnerships matter for workers," an online event with NDP interim leader, Don Davies. Feb 24, 2026, at 5pm PT / 8pm ET This event is free, online, and open to everyone. Link in bio. @dondavies.bsky.social

SFU alumnus Kyler Garza found that completing a public policy minor complemented his political science minor. “I believe the intersection of Political Science & Public Policy offers valuable insight into how our world works & the forces that shape it.”  www.sfu.ca/politics/peo... #SFUSPP

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The deadline to submit your proposal for the Undergraduate Research Symposium has been extended to Feb 11. Apply today at the link below! 🔬

Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Deadline extended! You now have until March 31 to apply to our Master of Public Policy program. Discover how you can bring about change & make meaningful contributions w/ a Master of Public Policy! Note: Applicants who apply sooner will have higher priority for funding. www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...

Join SFU Multilingual Week February 23 to 28, 2026. Celebrate linguistic diversity in a week-long series of event: a keynote, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and a language and culture expo. Everyone is welcome—students, faculty members, and staff. And it's free! www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html

Calling all undergraduate researchers! Present your research, connect with your peers, and win prizes at the 7th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium: www.sfu.ca/ugrs.html Proposal deadline is Jan 27. @sfu-fhs.bsky.social @sfuscience.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social @fcatatsfu.bsky.social

Last chance to save your spot! 🤔 Curious about the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)?  Jan 15 | 12:00–12:30 PM | Virtual Discover how 3MT helps you share your research with clarity and confidence. 👉 RSVP: https://shorturl.at/I1G5L

Thinking about applying to the Master of Public Policy for September 2026? Registration is closing soon. Watch our info session to learn about the program, curriculum, & career pathways—then don’t wait to submit your application. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBZr... #SFUSPP @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

Simon Fraser University Master of Public Policy Information Session 2025

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