Join us for our next online Criminology Seminar Series with associate professor Rylan Simpson! He will share the findings of his research regarding the use and impacts of helicopter units in policing. - When: Wednesday, June 24 - Time: From 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Register here: buff.ly/r5bTytc

In 2016, Michaela McGuire returned to university to complete her undergraduate degree. A decade later, she graduated with a PhD in Criminology and earned this year's Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal. Read more about her insipiring academic journey: buff.ly/1dZJlfS #SFUCriminology

Join us for a virtual Coffee Chat session with MA student Kaylee Christofferson, who is currently volunteering with the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS). - When: Wednesday, June 16 - Time: 2:30-3:30 pm - Where: Online via Zoom Register here: buff.ly/JrslQGm

Criminology senior lecturer Tamara O’Doherty is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award in the Online and Blended environment Category! Read more: buff.ly/gcBvK3G

Huge congratulations to Naomi Zakimi on successfully defending her PhD thesis, “When drug policy comes alive: A qualitative study of drug decriminalization and social position in British Columbia”. Read more: buff.ly/XtPMNSj Well done, Naomi! #SFUCriminology #PhD

Our 25th issue of Research Connections is now live! This edition showcases a diverse range of studies and highlights the remarkable breadth and depth of criminological research withing the School of Criminology. Read it here: buff.ly/pJSm5E0 #SFUCriminology #Research #CriminologyResearch

We are deeply saddened to announce that a beloved member of our community, associate professor Garth Davies, passed away on March 15. His passing will leave a profound gap in the intellectual and collegial life of @sfu.ca www.sfu.ca/criminology/...

What happens to youth with psychopathic traits as they grow into adulthood? Professor @evanmccuish.bsky.social explores this complex and often misunderstood topic in his latest book, “Psychopathy in Adolescence and its Consequences in Adulthood”. Read more: buff.ly/L78NapE. #SFUCriminology

Congratulations to Manéh Rostomyan on successfully defending her master’s thesis, “War Feeds: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Information Warfare on Telegram and TikTok in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.” More: buff.ly/ZOWids7 #SFUCriminology #MADefence

Meet Marika Lopez, one of our graduate students! Learn more about her academic interests, goals, and what inspired her journey into criminology in our latest Q&A Read more: buff.ly/StLXhxT #SFUCriminology #Community #DigitalCrimePrevention #MA

Criminology professor Bryan Kinney discusses the recent violence linked to extortion in BC. Important insights you should see: buff.ly/E2bXxQv #SFUCriminology #CTVVancouver #ExtortionBC #ViolenceBC

Criminology Seminar Series | Jan 28, 10:30 am–12:00 pm. Prof. Evan McCuish examines long-term outcomes using data from 500+ incarcerated youth, and challenges myths fueled by true crime culture. Register here: buff.ly/WZvyeVi #SFUCriminology #CriminologySeminarSeries #Psychopathy

Join us for our next Coffee Chat on Wednesday, January 21, from 2:30-3:30 pm, featuring Criminology MA student Daya Charchun. She will explore how climate change and environmental insecurity impact community well-being, youth experiences, and social inequality. Register: buff.ly/JAAmTJC

Seeking guest speakers for our Criminology Career Series, March 18 and 19! Share your career path with our students. Contact our undergraduate advisor and recruiter, Gabriel Sauro, at [email protected] by January 16. #SFUCriminology #Criminology #Speakers

Welcome back! Wishing you a great start to the Spring 2026 term. Here's to a productive and inspiring term ahead! #SFUCriminology #Spring2026 #WelcomeBack

As the year comes to an end, we’re sending our best wishes your way. We hope this season brings you happiness and a well-deserved rest. Take a look at our 2025 recap and revisit some of the things we accomplished together: buff.ly/bzg61xa #SFUCriminology

Big congratulations to Alice Airola on successfully defending her PhD thesis “Inside out: The relationship between mental health, social networks, and gang involvement among young offenders.” Read more: buff.ly/0THoNeB #SFUCriminology #PhD #Defence

We are proud to share that professor Rylan Simpson (@rylansimpson.bsky.social) has been awarded the Teaching and Mentorship Award from the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Policing (DOP)! His dedication to students and passion for teaching are inspiring. Congratulations, prof. Simpson!

Interested in the intersection between mental health, substance use, and the criminal legal system? Join us on November 19, 10:30 AM for an online faculty seminar with criminology faculty Amanda Butler! Register here: buff.ly/5IQEXEJ #SFUCriminology #CriminologySeminar #CriminologyScholar

We are proud to celebrate Hannah Rose MacCallum, who aced her MA defence today—passing with no revisions! More: buff.ly/FGJPO54 Congratulations, Hannah Rose! We look forward to seeing where your academic and professional path leads next! #SFUCriminology #CriminologyResearch #Thesis

The latest issue of Research Connections is out! This edition features a wide range of studies exploring new insights across the criminal justice system, criminological theory, and policy. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/O3Yy5dc #SFUCriminology #CriminologyResearch

The new SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program gives students the opportunity to graduate in only six years with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from SFU and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Exeter, qualifying them to pursue legal careers in Canada and the UK.

The School of Criminology is inviting applications for one continuing tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start July 15, 2026. More info & how to apply: buff.ly/d588dBT #SFUCriminology #Hiring #CriminologyJobs #FacultyJobs

Join us Oct 29 at 10:30 AM for our Criminology Seminar: “Community-based research at the intersection of criminal law, policing & public health” with faculty member Andrea Krüsi. Don’t miss it! Register here: buff.ly/ZGyOHR3 #SFUCriminology #PublicHealth #Policing #Research

Curious about the PhD program in Criminology at SFU? Join us for an information session on Monday, October 6, at 1:00 pm (PST) on Zoom. Registration required by Friday, October 3, at noon. Registrants will receive the Zoom link by Friday, October 3, at 4:00 pm. Register here: buff.ly/B7PGh4i

Big congrats to Melissa Gregg on a successful PhD defence! Her thesis “Courts of Public Opinion: Practitioner Responses to Criticism Practices against International Criminal Courts and Tribunals” is a major achievement. buff.ly/zJHY0oV #SFUCriminology #PhD

The School of Criminology welcomes assistant professor Justin Tetrault (@tetrault.bsky.social) to our faculty! With a focus on Indigenous justice and insights into populist and extremist movements, he’s a fantastic addition to our team. More: buff.ly/2Qm7S1C

Assistant professor Rylan Simpson has been awarded an Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grant to explore the effects of Live 911 technology on a variety of policing outcomes. Congratulations to Rylan for this well-deserved recognition! buff.ly/ahzhKzb #SFUCriminology #Policing #Research

Big congratulations to Michaela McGuire for successfully defending her PhD thesis titled "Id ‘waadluxan gud ad is ‘wagen uu id daagwiiyah ga: We are all together, then we are strong”. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! buff.ly/3TGuXWX #SFUCriminology #PhD #PhDThesisDefence

Big congratulations to Marjan Heirati for successfully defending her MA thesis, “Legal Awareness and Domestic Violence: The Case of Iranian Immigrant Women in Canada.” More: buff.ly/YKwSlLX #SFUCriminology #ThesisDefence

Huge congratulations to August Skrudland for successfully defending his MA thesis titled “Risk-Taking in Organized Sexual Homicide: The Decision-Making Behind Risky Offending Behaviour”! buff.ly/W4kgZZ6 #SFUCriminolgy

Congratulations to Ashley Kyne on successfully defending her MA thesis, “The Role of Informal Social Control in Offending Among Indigenous and White Populations”! We can’t wait to see what’s next for you! Read more: buff.ly/JfbSwfm #SFUCriminology #MADefence

Congratulations to Marcel Allen for successfully defending his MA thesis, “Secondary to the Scene: Exploring Gendered Harassment in the Fighting Game Community”! Excited to see what the future holds for you! Read more: buff.ly/oU4Jx9f #SFUCriminology #MADefence

We are proud to announce that faculty members Richard Frank and Helene Love have been awarded Insight Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)! Read more: buff.ly/SrvVOQw

Congratulations to criminology scholars Maaike Helmus and Rylan Simpson (@rylansimpson.bsky.social) for being awarded SSHRC Insight Grants! Read more: buff.ly/BR8K8Xy #SFUCriminology #SSHRC #Research #SSHRCInsightGrants

Join us for an online info session with BC Corrections on July 16 at 2:30 PM! Meet special guests Kevin Townsend and Navdeep Chaudhary. Register here: buff.ly/kmth4vs #SFUCriminology #BCCorrections #Criminology

Join us on July 9 at 10:30 AM for an engaging online faculty seminar! We're thrilled to have SFU Psychology professor Adele Quigley-McBride presenting her research on the consistency of examiners' perceptions of fingerprint features across individuals and time. Register here: buff.ly/vAaERJe

Janna Wale and Michaela McGuire review BC's Bill 14 and 15, finding much to be concerned about related to Indigenous rights and the health of the environment – both sacrificed for "fast-tracked" industrial development in the province. Read the full Brief on our website.

We had a blast celebrating convocation last week! Almost 1,000 photos are now up on the FASS Flickr account 📸 Congratulations again to all of our FASS grads! We are so proud of you! ❤️ #mySFUgrad www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2025/06/convocation-recap.html

Introducing Mira Dhaliwal, one of our talented PhD students exploring the intersection of biology, psychology, and social influence. Her research tackles the complex issues surrounding serial and sexual homicide. Learn more: buff.ly/VLDBhYM #SFUCriminology #PhD #Research #GraduateStudents

Huge congratulations to all our amazing Criminology and ALS graduates! You've worked hard, and now it's time to celebrate your incredible achievements. We can’t wait to see the exciting paths you’ll take next!

Proud to introduce Celina Baskett, a criminology graduate and emerging artist who is making a difference by fostering kindness and empathy through her volunteer work at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre. Read more: buff.ly/M5GfV0l #SFUCriminology #mySFUgrad #FASSgrad #Kindness #Convocation2025

Join us for a virtual Open Coffee Chat on June 11 at 2:30 PM with EFry's legal advocates and SFU Criminology alumni, Melissa Morris and Sophia Mullin! Don’t miss it! Register here: buff.ly/2HYxnmR #SFUCriminology

Attention CRIM students! Don't miss our upcoming info session on the Criminology Field Practice Program. Gain real-world experience in the criminal justice sector. Register now to secure your spot: buff.ly/mJ1TVlM

Meet Courtney Robertson, a second-year master’s student using social network analysis to explore youth peer-to-peer relationship dynamics at a local youth center. Read more: buff.ly/3teGZQB #SFUCriminology

Join us for our next David and Cecilia Ting Occasional Forum on May 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM! Dive into key discussions on discretion in prosecutorial and judicial decision-making with scholars Brian Johnson and Jeffrey Ulmer. Register here: buff.ly/J5PFWzJ

Huge congratulations to Kaitlin McKendrick on successfully defending her MA thesis titled "Child Sexual Homicides: Examining the Role of Victim Sex in Crime Commission"! Well done, Kaitlin! buff.ly/koEhhtJ #SFUCriminology #MADefence

Huge congratulations to Bailey Cooper on successfully defending her MA thesis titled "Navigating Coercive Control: Exploration Among Agencies Supporting Victims-Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse!" buff.ly/J5RTqaB Well done, Bailey! #SFUCriminology #MAThesis #ThesisDefence #IntimatePartnerAbuse

Huge congratulations to our amazing Honours students of the 2024-2025 cohort—Tammy, Karly, Ye Jin, Katherine, Makena, Muskan, Marnie, Thuta, and Perla! Your thesis presentations were incredible! We are so proud of you all! #SFUCrimininology #CriminologyHonours #HonoursThesis #Research

A huge thank you to scholars Tomáš Diviák, Nicolás Trajtenberg (@nicotrajtenberg.bsky.social), Olga Sánchez de Ribera, and David Buil-Gil (@davidbuil.bsky.social) from (@criminologyuom.bsky.social) for sharing some of their insightful research with our faculty and grad students! #SFUCriminology