SFU Publishing

12/17/2024

Last week, we celebrated some of our very own publishing folks at the annual Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology Excellence Awards:

Zoe Mix: Emerging Alumni Award ✨
Leanne Johnson: Distinguished Teaching Award ✨
Dr. Hannah McGregor: Community-engaged Research Award ✨

Congratulations to you all on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

12/14/2024

As we head into a new year, we also head into a new MPub! We recently chatted with SFU Publishing Director Dr. Hannah McGregor about the new direction and how the stream approach will provide MPub graduates with even more access and opportunities in the industry.

Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
SFU Graduate Studies
SFU Vancouver

Master of Publishing (MPub) student Christina Morden recently joined Raincoast Books, a division of Raincoast Book Distribution In., an award-winning, Canadian-owned book wholesale and distribution company. In this interview, Christina discusses her new role as publicist, her love for romance novels...

12/12/2024

Are you interested in taking a deep dive into the world of scholarly communication? This new MPub stream focuses on peer review and editorial strategies and explores the tools and services that shape the scholarly record. Get hands-on experience working with experts in open access publishing and making research public.

Thinking about joining our 2025 cohort? The deadline to apply is February 1st!

Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology SFU Graduate Studies SFU Vancouver Public Knowledge Project

12/05/2024

SFU’s Master of Publishing (MPub) program is a student-centred community that will prepare you with the tools you need to collaborate, innovate, and make a difference within the fast-changing world of digital & print publishing.

We are now seeking our next MPub cohort! Applications are due February 1, 2025.

Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
SFU Graduate Studies
SFU Vancouver

11/27/2024

Did you know that SFU offers Canada’s only Master of Publishing degree? 🎓✨

Now with three separate streams focusing on Trade Publishing, Scholarly Communication, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the MPub equips you with the skills to excel in a dynamic and changing industry.

We are currently seeking our next cohort. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2025! Learn more: www.sfu.ca/publishing/master-of-publishing/

SFU Publishing is the only program in Canada to offer a Masters degree in publishing.

11/01/2024

We are super excited to announce we are hiring an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Publishing! Share widely.

The Publishing Program at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Publishing with a preferred starting date of July 15, 2025. Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preference will be given to....

10/16/2024

The new edition of the Elements of Indigenous Style will be published soon. You can hear from two of the editors in this upcoming webinar from the Indigenous Editors Association. Greg would be so happy. Please share!

Join two editors of the upcoming 2nd edition of Elements of Indigenous Style for a sneak peek at what’s new and exciting in this release!

09/03/2024

PKP invites user communities for user testing of OJS for tasks and discussions as well as for multilingual form fields.

08/07/2024

Become an FCAT Ambassador!

Become an FCAT Social Media Ambassador!

Ambassadors will gain valuable experience in social media content creation and have the opportunity to execute their own creative ideas and create content to support our schools and programs.

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/Qi9S50STpkl

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08/07/2024

(English follows) Desde México tendremos a Alejandra Casas Niño de Rivera como parte del Foro LATAM de Ciencia Abierta 2024 . 🎓📚

Alejandra Casas es:
- Coordinadora de Comunicación del Public Knowledge Project (PKP)
- Máster of Publishing por la Simon Fraser University
- Experta en diseño e implementación de proyectos editoriales en Acceso Abierto

Su experiencia en comunicación científica y publicaciones de acceso abierto promete enriquecer enormemente este foro.

📅 11-13 de septiembre, 2024
📍 Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar - Quito, Ecuador
🔗 Regístrate ahora: https://foro.cienciaabierta.info/



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From Mexico we will have Alejandra Casas Niño de Rivera as part of the LATAM Open Science Forum 2024. 🎓📚

Alejandra Casas is:
- Communication Coordinator of the Public Knowledge Project (PKP)
- Master of Publishing from Simon Fraser University
- Expert in design and implementation of editorial projects in Open Access

Her expertise in scholarly communication and open access publications promises to greatly enrich this forum.

📅 September 11-13, 2024
📍 Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar - Quito, Ecuador
🔗 Sign up now: https://foro.cienciaabierta.info/



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08/01/2024

We are looking for two sessionals to teach in the fall semester. The deadline to apply is August 8th.

PUB 371-4 – The Structure of the Book Publishing Industry in Canada and PUB 602-4 – Design and Production Management.

For more information, please check:

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territo...

07/29/2024

Interested in what we do at SFU Publishing? Come join our team as Coordinator, Academic Programs! Join our small, close-knit team to support student experience and our faculty’s research excellence. https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIMOFRAS&cws=37&rid=5878&fbclid=IwY2xjawEUyUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSLIs3vhlFuIuaY00SrzFaL_AqIDClgJgCPM3_rF3gXjWMf9tE8UM9J9Bg_aem_GYnDAM8OBLyyDJJeRe9tNA

View job details and apply now

07/22/2024

Lita Lising (far left) and Kiran Sonea (far right) are the inaugural recipients of the Shaun Kenneth Gauthier Memorial Award in Communication.

Created in memory of Shaun, a SFU - School of Communication and SFU Publishing alumnus who excelled in his marketing career, the award supports students with a passion for marketing, communications, or event planning. The recipients were able to share their gratitude at a lunch with Shaun’s mom Grace (centre), whose generosity has greatly impacted their student experience.

“Receiving this award has not only relieved some financial burden but also served as a tremendous encouragement to pursue my professional and personal goals,” says Kiran. “The recognition associated with the award has inspired me to work even harder and has opened up new opportunities for me.”

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mM7W50SHuQp

SFU Alumni

07/22/2024

Come work with our small but mighty team at SFU Publishing. We are hiring a permanent, part-time Coordinator, Academic Programs. For all the details:

View job details and apply now

07/05/2024

Some of our most recent Master of Publishing graduates hanging out with faculty and staff at Simon Fraser University's Spring 2024 Convocation.
Back row, L-R: Juan Pablo Alperin, Associate Professor; Jo-Anne Ray, Program Manager; Scott Steedman, Senior Lecturer.
Front row, L-R: Vishaka Sriram; Jarin Pintana; Hannah McGregor, Director, Publishing Program; Mary Denyo; Kalicia Bateman, Sarah Vasu; Kyra Droog; Christina Morden.

06/27/2024

📢🏅NEWS - ALPSP Impact and Innovation Awards 2024: Finalists revealed! We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s ALPSP Impact Award and the ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing: https://ow.ly/Iz7F50SplKA

With thanks to PA EDitorial for sponsorship.



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06/27/2024

We're looking for sessional instructors and TAs!

View job opportunities with SFU Publishing - Faculty, Staff and Student Postings as well as external job opportunities including internships.