criminology
SFYou: Dr. Gail Anderson
September 13, 2026A kind, passionate, and exceptional individual, professor Dr. Gail Anderson of the SFU School of Criminology will soon receive the highest honour given by the province. According to BC Gov News, “twelve people who exemplify excellence will be invested into the Order of British Columbia” on September 24, 2026. Anderson is being awarded “for her foundational work establishing forensic entomology in Canada, transforming criminal investigations, and advancing justice through innovative research and global leadership.” Forensic entomology, specifically the medico-legal branch Anderson specializes in, concerns itself with the study of insects on corpses to establish time of death. It’s a relatively…
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The Book Nook: Five books to add to your summer reading list
May 16, 2023[caption id="attachment_125240" align="alignnone" width="199"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Ecco[/caption] The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi Reading poetry in a shaded area with a cool drink in hand — what could be a better way to…
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SFU professor conducts study on men who experience domestic violence
September 20, 2022Dr. Alexandra Lysova is the 2022 recipient of the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy. The associate professor in the SFU School of Criminology earned this prize for her research on intimate partner violence and family violence…
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SFUnexplained: Criminology monitors paranormal activity
November 25, 2021Have you ever visited SFU’s most popular department and wondered why they have so many cameras? Have you felt like you’re being watched, even when every other student’s eyes are glued to their work? Know this: the School of Criminology…
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SFU Criminology should cut ties with police
September 30, 2020Modern life (particularly news discourse) has become like the never-ending climax of a post-apocalyptic film. One persistent, dramatic arc is that of policing and all the adjacent discourse that surrounds #blacklivesmatter, police brutality, and Indigenous rights movements. The frequent deaths…
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A word with Ivana Zdeljar, president of the Criminology Student Association
June 25, 2019Fast Facts Name: Ivana Zdeljar Pronouns: She / her / hers Departmental affiliation: Fourth-year criminology student Hobbies: Zdeljar enjoys trying out new places to eat as an avid foodie, singing and dancing around her room, and cooking. Work experience: Zdeljar…
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An interview with the 2019 3M National Teaching Fellowship Recipient: Dr. Sheri Fabian
April 2, 2019Dr. Sheri Fabian, a lecturer at the School of Criminology, has always had a passion for teaching. In an interview with The Peak, she shared her story of writing an essay in grade one, all about wanting to become a…
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The truth behind SFU’s “morgue”
November 12, 2018If you are an SFU student, you have probably heard the rumors regarding a secret morgue hidden within the depths of the mountain. What students have been referring to as the “SFU Morgue” for years is actually called the Autopsy…
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New forensics course sparks program expansion
January 10, 2015Due to the overwhelming interest in SFU’s latest course, CRIM 449: Major Crime and Forensic Analysis for Law Enforcement, the School of Criminology will be expanding its offerings even further this year. Ryan Prox, a special constable with VPD and…
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Undersea pig carcasses provide forensic breakthrough
November 3, 2014New research from SFU’s criminology department shows that the level of oxygen in the ocean has a significant impact on the decomposition of submerged bodies. The study involved the three-year observation of three underwater pig carcasses in the Saanich…
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