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With over 28 departments/programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, FASS is Simon Fraser University's largest and most diverse faculty. We're committed to engaging our communities with award-winning research and teaching.
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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.
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#SFU students: looking for a Breadth-Science course for Spring 2026? Space is available for INDG 332 - Indigenous Ethnobotany with Robert Bandringa.
This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples.
www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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On Nov. 6th, Eldrick Chand (Urban Worlds major) & Farnoush Mansourian (MURB alumnus) presented at SFU’s Gerontology Research Centre Research Day on Aging.

Read about this day of interdisciplinary learning & innovation in the field of aging:
www.sfu.ca/grc/stories/...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Congratulations to SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies Director and Professor, Leith Davis. Leith has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to 18th-century Scottish Studies over the course of her career.

Learn more: t.co/jcypFDaMyY

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November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Join Telling our Stories, Rainbow Seniors' and Surrey Pride Society for a powerful evening of storytelling and remembrance.
Save your spot for Community Conversations: Living Through the AIDS Epidemic on Dec. 1 at Surrey Libraries – City Centre Branch. www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-...
Community Conversations: Living Through the AIDS Epidemic
Join Telling our Stories, Rainbow Seniors' and Surrey Pride Society for a powerful evening of storytelling and remembrance.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Missed our SFU Urban Studies Graduate Info Session? 🎓 Watch the recording on YouTube! Hear about our Master's & GDUS programs from Grad Chair Aude Claire Fourot, @ayan604.bsky.social, program manager Brian Chand, & current student Juanita Chimbandi.

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SFU Urban Studies Graduate Information Session
YouTube video by SFU Urban Studies
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November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Inspired by her experiences working as a longshore worker for 2 decades, Jessica Isbister returned to school to pursue her undergrad degree at SFU Labour Studies—to make a meaningful impact advancing workers' rights in the industry. Learn more at: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2025/11/jessica-isbister.html
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Professor @ayan604.bsky.social and Adjunct Professor & #sfuurb alumnus Jonathan X. Coté weigh in on the recent report which predicts that the majority of Metro Vancouver residents will live in condos or apartments by 2051.

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Majority of Metro Vancouver residents expected to live in condos or apartments by 2051, report predicts
Experts say the shift is not surprising as local governments and B.C. seek housing solutions for the region's growing population
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November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Info session coming up!
Mon, Nov 24 at 12:30 PM PT - online
🎓 SFU undergrads — make an impact with a Minor in Public Policy!
Join our online info session on Mon, Nov 24 at 12:30 PM PT.
Meet Undergrad Chair Prof. Ali Bhagat & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram.
💻 Don’t miss it!
Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/527kwx9b
#SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social @sfu.ca
Public Policy Minor Online Info Session
Add impact to your degree with the Minor in Public Policy! Join us for an online info session on Monday, November 24th at 12:30 PM PT.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Thinking of applying to a graduate program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies? Have questions? Join our info session!

Info Session: Graduate Programs in GSWS
November 19 | 2:30 – 3:30PM | Zoom

Sign up: www.eventbrite.ca/e/info-sessi...

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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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SFU INDG's Zoe Todd has an upcoming exhibit in The Cabinet at @scasfu.bsky.social:
Quantum Fish School
November 14, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Opening reception: November 14, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
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Quantum Fish School
Zoe Todd | November 14, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | The Cabinet | Room 4390 – SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, 149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver
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November 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Congrats to all! 👏

And building on research through the CRC program, SFU sociology professor Travers has received the 2024 Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity, for the Trans Equity Data Initiative, a transformative project designed to drive trans equity action at SFU. 🏳️‍⚧️
Congratulations to six #SFU scholars named new and renewed Canada Research Chairs!

Our newest CRCs advance Canadian research excellence across fields including health equity, experimental particle physics, and Indigenous economic wellbeing and freedom.
SFU scholars advancing innovation and equity named Canada Research Chairs
Six SFU researchers have been named among the country’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC).
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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✨ Only 5 days left to RSVP! ✨
Connect with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and program reps to get all your application questions answered.
📅 RSVP by Wed, Nov 12, 9AM (PT) | https://f.mtr.cool/awvkzbbwcd
👉 Review SFU GRAD Common Applicant Questions/Answers🔗Link in Bio
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Register today and learn more about SFU Master of Public Policy. Info session tomorrow.
Register by 5 PM today to join our online Master of Public Policy info session.
Happening tomorrow at noon:
-Learn about the MPP program from Grad Chair Theodore Cosco.
-Hear firsthand from a current student.
-Get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
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Master of Public Policy Information Session
Discover how you can bring about change and make meaningful contributions with a Master of Public Policy!
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November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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What did the GSWS Feminist Book Club think of "Chain-Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah? November's book "sparked meaningful conversations about imagining an abolitionist future."
Read the full review: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Register today and learn more about SFU Master of Public Policy. Info session tomorrow!
Register by 5 PM today to join our online Master of Public Policy info session.
Happening tomorrow at noon:
-Learn about the MPP program from Grad Chair Theodore Cosco.
-Hear firsthand from a current student.
-Get your questions answered.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
#SFUSPP @sfufass.bsky.social
Master of Public Policy Information Session
Discover how you can bring about change and make meaningful contributions with a Master of Public Policy!
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November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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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

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November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Congratulations to the members of the Trans Equity Data Initiative (TEDI) for winning a Robbins-Ollivier award for Excellence in Equity amounting to $100,000.

www.sfu.ca/sociology-an...

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November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Join SFU INDG for a social event in celebration of Rock Your Mocs week.
Enjoy pizza and colouring together! Come wearing your mocs!
Monday, November 10 | 12:30 - 2:00PM | SWH 9095
www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Passionate about cities, sustainability & social change? 🌍
Don’t miss the SFU Urban Studies Open House Nov 20th (5:30–7 PM) at Harbour Centre!
Meet profs, explore programs, win prizes + snacks! 🎁

👉RSVP: tinyurl.com/2c6muhwp
#sfuurb #masters
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November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Explore the research tools and services available to grad students in these sessions. Explore Core Facilities, meet experts, spark collaborations—and enjoy free coffee and sweets
👉Burnaby: Nov 13, 1:30–2:30 PM @ ASB Atrium | Surrey: Nov 19, 1:30–2:30 PM @ C Mezzanine
🔗RSVP: f.mtr.cool/infoiqpjyf
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Register today and discover how to make cities better with SFU Urban Studies graduate programs.

Tomorrow at 5:30, online.
Last day to register! 🚨
Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM (online) for our Urban Studies Graduate Info Session and learn how to turn your passion for cities into impact.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-urban-...

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November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Discover how you can bring about change & make meaningful contributions with a Master of Public Policy!

Join us online on Fri., November 7th (12 PM) to learn about the MPP program & get your questions answered.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/33cmn9ss
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October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Python for Text Analysis is a 1-credit elective offered fully online (LING 380). Open to all students, no prerequisites.

@mtaboada.bsky.social is director of the Discourse Processing Lab and a Royal Society of Canada Fellow.

Spring 2026 outline: www.sfu.ca/outlines.htm...

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October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Ready to shape the cities of tomorrow? 🌆
Discover how an Urban Studies grad degree can power your future.
🎓 Virtual Info Session — This Wednesday | 🕠 5:30 PM
👉 RSVP now: tinyurl.com/bdfebutt
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October 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM