2023 News and Events

Casey Fehr was born and raised in Fort St. John, a community she loves to call home. She grew up an...

“Invest in people, prioritize education.” January 24 has been proclaimed as the International Day...

"In teacher education, we need systematically to raise critical, plurilingual and...

How does “investing in people, prioritizing education” translate into the Francophone context in...

Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students throughout...

Livia Chan is an SFU Alumnus, author, blogger, and presenter with a passion for teaching, writing,...

Drs. Isabelle Côté and Cécile Bullock, along with eleven other researchers across six universities...

Dr. Suzanne Smythe’s recent research project (in collaboration with Dr. Nathalie Sinclair, Amea...

Dr. Diane Dagenais, a recently retired professor from the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser...

The fifth International Day of Education is celebrated on January 24, 2023 under the theme "to...

Our Voices of AHCOTE Series (in collaboration with Northern Lights College) shares the stories of...

Making the leap from one field to another is not an uncommon practice, but for doctoral student Poh...

The eighth International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11, 2023,...

Dr. Ana Maria Navas Iannini’s research specializes in informal science education (ISE), primarily...

On February 22, 2023, we honoured our recent retirees: Allan MacKinnon, Carolyn Mamchur, David...

Most participants reported making meaningful gains in their confidence related to finding...

Dr. Inna Stepaniuk is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education, who researches the nexus...

A panel discussion recently hosted at the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver focused on the specifics...

June is National Indigenous Peoples Month, and June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Find...

This year, International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and...

Dr. Yumiko Murai's research specializes in designing tools, activities, and environments that...

In honour of World Poetry Day observed on March 21, Education faculty and students share their...

The Faculty of Education's Graduate Studies is delighted to announce the results of the 2023...

Cultivating Imagination in Leadership: Transforming Schools and Communities, a new publication...

Dr. Elina Birmingham is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and the Director of the...

Yi Chien [Jade] Ho, a PhD candidate, has received the Paul Tai Yip Ng Memorial Award for Best...

Story courtesy of Indigenous Studies (April 3, 2023)

Alumnus Jovanna Sauro’s journey through cancer and graduate school was a challenging one that took...

Held every year on 21 May, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and...

Elaina Buenaventura (they/them) is a queer, Filipinx settler on the traditional and unceded...

May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day; a day when we wear red to remember our stolen sisters, to...

On May 2, 2023, the Office of Indigenous Education and Indigenous Student Recruitment held a...

The Faculty of Education is excited to have partnered with SFU Public Square, Moving Forward,...

Dr. Isabelle Côté, Senior Lecturer, recently participated in the ACFAS International Conference....

In this Q&A session, Sarah Lison, an experienced undergraduate program advisor in the Faculty...

We are delighted to announce that Edmonds Community School has been selected as the recipient of...

Congratulations to our new graduates! As you embark on this new journey, we celebrate your...

Emmalee Rao, a dedicated and passionate individual, is graduating this week with a Bachelor of...

Mohammad Alhannash’s remarkable journey at Simon Fraser University (SFU) stands as a testament to...

Dr. Daniel Laitsch will begin his term as the Faculty of Education Dean on September 1, 2023. Dan...

Dr. Tanya Behrisch’s doctoral research focused on how mastery relates to strangeness—that is,...

Dr. Natalie Frandsen’s Educational Technology and Learning Design doctoral research brought her...

Congratulations to doctoral student Sabrina Ngo, who was recently awarded the SSHRC Doctoral...

The British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) is pleased to announce that Sigidimnak Noxs...

On June 28, 2023, the Faculty of Education made a heartwarming visit to Edmonds Community...

Q: What brought you to Friends of Simon? A: I was finishing my term as the Associate Director of...

The path to teaching isn’t always clear. Sheena Taillefer, a Kindergarten — her favourite grade to...

Donna Hedges always knew she wanted to be a teacher. From the time she was a child, she always...

How should new university students approach their first essay? Do professors really expect students...

“We are grateful to collectively tell a new story that turns the colonial gaze onto itself by...

Alongside the advantages and conveniences of modern digital technology come numerous risks and...

On September 1, 2023, Professor Dan Laitsch begins his term as the new dean in the Faculty of...

On Monday, September 11, 2023, Australian academics, Dr. Kevin Lowe from the University of New...

As the new academic year begins, new and returning students are gearing up for another semester of...

This fall, Amanda Bird begins her master's in counselling psychology journey, deeply influenced by...

We welcome all Education students, faculty, and staff to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation...

On September 29th, the Nass Valley in Northwest British Columbia will witness an event of profound...

“Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility. We need to learn, work, and heal...

Whether you're a returning student or joining us for the very first time, we are thrilled to have...

The following message is on behalf of Dan Laitsch, Dean: As you all know, Hazel Trembath Elementary...

I am deeply humbled and honoured to be the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Marela Dichupa Memorial...

We are thrilled to announce that Green Timbers Elementary has been chosen as the recipient of the...

As the world comes together to honour and celebrate the invaluable contributions of educators on...

Welcome to the Faculty of Education Convocation Virtual Space, a dynamic and ever-evolving platform...

"Warmest congratulations to the exceptional education professionals who have been recognized...

Nominations for the Faculty of Education’s 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards are now open! You're...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an ubiquitous presence in our lives—there are few...

On November 2, 2023, the SFU Surrey Counselling Centre celebrated a significant milestone in its...

Congratulations to Kristina Carley, recently awarded the 2023 Premier’s Award for Excellence in...

In a significant achievement for educators, Annie Ohana, an SFU Education alumnus, social justice...

On November 1st, Gino LeBlanc, Director of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs...

The newly designed Surrey Community Counselling location at SFU's Surrey Campus is enabling the...

In the Lower Mainland’s diverse literary scene, former Hong Kong English teacher William Ng is...

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we explore the Autism Mentorship Initiative...

When a ship is sinking, who remains on board? We live in an increasingly dangerous world:...

This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities focuses on collective action to...

Congratulations to Friends of Simon on being awarded the 2023 Ted Rogers Community Grant! The Ted...

Congratulations to Dr. Isabelle Côté, the recipient of the National Award for Excellence in French...

As we celebrate the start of the new year and a new semester, here is a recap of some of the top...