Faculty updates

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) boasts over 300 world-class research faculty. From award-winning writers to leading-edge researchers, teaching is one of the pillars upon which FASS prides itself. Get the latest on faculty news and updates below.

Faculty news & updates

November 12, 2020

Department of Humanities launches student award to honour retired professor Paul Edward Dutton

November 12, 2020

At the SFU Surrey campus, Rose Baik makes a special effort to help new students joining the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences smoothly transition from high school to university.
October 08, 2020

New French Cohort Program director and Political Science professor, Rémi Léger says bilingual learning creates depth in students’ learning and worldview

October 08, 2020

The new Director of the French Cohort Program, Rémi Léger, shares some of his insights on the politics of language in Canada and why he’s so passionate about the French Cohort Program.
September 30, 2020

Recommendations for navigating ethical challenges in cross-cultural research

September 30, 2020

Increasingly, social scientists are asked to expand their data collection beyond WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich and democratic) populations.
September 29, 2020

Welcome Dr. Lara Campbell, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programming, Learning and Teaching, and Student Experience

September 29, 2020

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome Dr. Lara Campbell as she begins a three-year term as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programming, Learning and Teaching, and Student Experience on September 1, 2020.
September 14, 2020

Welcome Dr. Mary-Ellen Kelm, Associate Dean, Research & International

September 14, 2020

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary-Ellen Kelm as she begins a three-year term as Associate Dean, Research & International on September 1, 2020.