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A Future for Books with Brewster Kahle
This year, we are honoured to have the founder and Digital Librarian of The Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, as one of our guest speakers. He is a passionate advocate for public Internet access and a successful entrepreneur. On Thursday, February 16, Brewster will talk about a future for books using BookServer, an open system built on open catalogue and open book formats, to find, buy, or borrow books. Learn More
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MPub alumna Claire Cavanagh becomes Literary Agent
The new year began remarkably for Master of Publishing (MPub) alumna Claire Cavanagh. She was recently announced as a literary agent for The Rights Factory, an editorial agency founded almost two decades ago by its CEO, Sam Hiyate. Currently living and working in Lisbon, Portugal, Claire gave us an insight into her journey so far. Learn More
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Admissions to the MPub Program
Applications are now open for the September 2023 cohort. The Master of Publishing (MPub) program at SFU is the only program in Canada to offer a post-graduate degree in publishing. Join the MPub program to gain invaluable knowledge, build practical skills and explore unique career opportunities. Application Deadline is February 1, 2023. Learn More
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Susan Juby's MPub story
While Susan Juby's Master of Publishing (MPub) degree enabled her to become a teacher, a role she finds fulfilling, it also taught her other invaluable lessons. Susan is a critically acclaimed author and the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. Here is her MPub story. Learn More
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Dr. Alperin’s advice for MPub students
Juan Pablo Alperin is an Associate Professor in SFU's Publishing Program. He is also the co-scientific director of the Public Knowledge Project, a multi-university research initiative, and the co-director of the Scholarly Communications Lab, an interdisciplinary group of Canadian researchers. We recently asked him to share a few insights with us. Here's our brief conversation including Dr. Alperin's advice for future MPub students: Learn More
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Undergraduate Minor
SFU’s undergraduate minor in publishing provides the foundation for students to take jobs in publishing or allied cultural industries.