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
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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
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Join us for the Finals and cheer on our own MPP student Zahraa Hawili!
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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...
Photos:
1. (left to right) Johnny Gates & Prof. Ali Bhagat
2. (l - r) Johnny Gates, Ali Bhagat, Undergrad Advisor Colin Schuler Ram, Moderator Sania Shenasa, Kim Deighton, Rohini Arora, & SFU PPSA members
3. (l - r) Johnny Gates, Rohini Arora, & Kim Deighton
4. (l - r) Rohini Arora & Kim Deighton
Johnny Gates and Professor Ali Bhagat
Group Photo
Johnny Gates, Panelists
Panelists
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!
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Professor Natahnee Winder, who received a Lower Division Course Grant, presented at the event and spoke about "Learning about Colonial Institutions".
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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...
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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...
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.
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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."
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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...
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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! 🔬
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...
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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...
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Welcome to the spring 2026 semester, #SFUSPP students!
Here’s to an engaging, challenging semester ahead. We’re here if you need anything. Please reach out.
More info on our site: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
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Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from all of us at SFU Public Policy!
We’ll be on a social media break until Jan 5th, and can’t wait to share new content with you in 2026.
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New research by #SFUSPP's @alibhagat.bsky.social & @gclebaron.bsky.social & Kam Phung (SFUBeedie) uncovers forced labour & exploitation risks faced by migrant farm workers in B.C. See the reports & National Post coverage.
Reports: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo...
Coverage: nationalpost.com/feature/temp...
Missed the Public Policy Minor info session? The full recording is now live! Hear from faculty, advisors & the PPSA about the program and the paid work opportunities available to students. 🎓📽️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL8c...
#SFUSPP #undergraduates @sfufass.bsky.social
⏰ Register by Sun 5 PM PT for our Public Policy Minor Info Session!
Meet Prof. Ali Bhagat & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram and get your questions answered.
📅 Monday, 12:30–1:30 PM PT
RSVP: tinyurl.com/527kwx9b
#SFUSPP #undergrads @sfufass.bsky.social
🎓 SFU undergrads — make an impact with a Minor in Public Policy!
Join our online info session on Mon, Nov 24 at 12:30 PM PT.
Meet Undergrad Chair Prof. Ali Bhagat & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram.
💻 Don’t miss it!
Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/527kwx9b
#SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social @sfu.ca
Register by 5 PM today to join our online Master of Public Policy info session.
Happening tomorrow at noon:
-Learn about the MPP program from Grad Chair Theodore Cosco.
-Hear firsthand from a current student.
-Get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
#SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social
Explore the research tools and services available to grad students in these sessions. Explore Core Facilities, meet experts, spark collaborations—and enjoy free coffee and sweets
👉Burnaby: Nov 13, 1:30–2:30 PM @ ASB Atrium | Surrey: Nov 19, 1:30–2:30 PM @ C Mezzanine
🔗RSVP: f.mtr.cool/infoiqpjyf
Discover how you can bring about change & make meaningful contributions with a Master of Public Policy!
Join us online on Fri., November 7th (12 PM) to learn about the MPP program & get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
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