SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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FASS is Simon Fraser University's largest and most diverse faculty, with over 28 departments/programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. See what were up to! https://linktr.ee/sfufass
Join us for our next Criminology Seminar Series featuring MA student Danika Gammie. Her research explores the tensions between legal norms and online ideological spaces, offering insight into how different environments shape understandings of sexual violence. Register here: buff.ly/58Vrn9a
#SFU students: looking for a course for Spring 2027? Space is available for INDG 211 - Researching Residential Schools: An Analysis of RS in North America with Natahnee Winder. Course outlines: www.sfu.ca/indg/program... 📷Photographs by participants of Natahnee Winder’s photovoice project
Why would someone give up comfort, retreat to the desert, or spend years living on a pillar? This seminar with our incoming faculty explores asceticism: practices of self-discipline and renunciation through which people seek to transform themselves. See course outline: https://ow.ly/uKCj5105EQX
#SFU students: looking for a unique course for Spring 2027? Space is available for INDG 343 - Critical Indigenous Fish Philosophy with @zoestodd.bsky.social. This course examines what fish have to teach us about survival in times of crisis. www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
@sfu.ca and United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) announce a partnership which creates a pathway for UFCW members and families to earn recognized university credit. Courses can count toward a BA in Labour Studies, Labour Studies Minor, or Cert. in Workplace Rights. tinyurl.com/djs4s7nj
Simon Fraser University partners with UFCW Canada
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Ready to take your knowledge of history further? Join SFU History online on Nov. 25 (12 PM PCT) to learn more about our flexible MA and PhD programs. Meet our Grad Chair & ask questions during our live Q&A, plus enter to win a $25 gift card. Register today! www.surveymonkey.ca/r/KZC7Q9J #sfuhistory
Applications are now open for fall 2027! SFU Urban Studies offers two graduate program options: 🌇 Graduate Diploma in Urban Studies 🏙️ Master of Urban Studies Join the online info session next Tuesday and learn more. www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-urban-...
SFU Urban Studies Graduate Information Session
Discover how to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities with SFU Urban Studies graduate programs.
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SFU Urban Studies@sfuurb.bsky.social · 2w agoDiscover how to build more resilient, inclusive, & sustainable cities w/ #sfuurb grad programs. Join our virtual information session on Tues, Nov. 10 at 5:30 PM PCT. Learn more about our application process & programs. Get ready for fall 2027! www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-urban-... @sfufass.bsky.social
The researchers found that heart and metabolic conditions often occur alongside neurological and mental health disorders, including dementia, schizophrenia, and mood and anxiety disorders. These recurring patterns point to a connection between cardiometabolic and brain health.
SFU Gerontology@sfugero.bsky.social · last wk.Andrew Wister’s study on disease clusters and multimorbidity aims to improve approaches to treatment, prevention, and care for people with multiple chronic conditions. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/research/res... @sfufass.bsky.social
Nov 6: Come meet Hetereki Huke and learn about his practice and approach to Indigenous spatiality. Hetereki Huke is from Rapa Nui. He is an architect and territorial Planner, Presidential Advisor on Indigenous Issues in Chile, and the Director of Keho Studio. events.sfu.ca/event/51155-...
Spring 2027 enrollment has begun! From the historical/cultural diversity of Damascus to mysticism and contemplative spirituality, we offer courses that reflect the inter- and cross-disciplinary nature of the humanities. Explore the richness by taking a HUM course! Details: https://ow.ly/Zmmq5102Gq9
We've been named Canada’s Top Mid-size University in the 2027 Maclean’s University Rankings! Under Maclean’s previous ranking system, SFU was named Canada’s No. 1 comprehensive university, a title the institution held in 17 of the last 18 years. Read more about why Maclean’s says we're No. 1:
SFU ranked top mid-size university in Canada
Simon Fraser University (SFU) is proud to have been named Canada’s No. 1 mid-size university in the 2027 Maclean’s University Rankings.
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UPCOMING! BANNED FILM SERIES: TURANG Presented by Bunga Siagian (in-person) Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FREE Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (Room 3200) SFU School for the Contemporary Arts 149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.ca/e/banned-fil...
Centering Indigenous Hawaiian perspectives, this fascinating talk explores the global whaling industry, the movement of people and species across oceans, and the role of sound, song, and migration in shaping hidden connections between cultures. Attend in-person or online. Link in bio.
This event explores the legacies of Japanese Canadian artist, organizer, & scholar Roy Miki. Through close engagement with Dr. Miki’s body of work, scholars from SFU, UBC, & McMaster will reflect on the diverse, expansive, & unexpected ways that Asian Canadian pasts live on. tinyurl.com/y5r39ryc
On September 29, 2026, guests were welcomed to sƛ̓exənew̓txʷ (hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓) / Tl’e7enḵáw̓txw (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), First Peoples' Gathering House at Simon Fraser University for the first Uplifting Indigenous Faculty Blanketing Ceremony. Read the full story to learn more: www.sfu.ca/about/truth-...
Uplifting Indigenous Faculty Blanketing Ceremony celebrates trailblazing scholars
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2 weeks away! Explore how big data and large language models are transforming research on aging, global talent mobility, and intergenerational occupational mobility. Register here: ellengee_2026.eventbrite.ca
SFU Gerontology@sfugero.bsky.social · 4w agoJoin us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:30 pm for Shuzhuo Li's talk, "Big Data, LLMs, and Frontier Research in Aging and Mobility.” The event will include a reception where we will also present this year’s Seniors Leadership Award. Register: ellengee_2026.eventbrite.ca @sfufass.bsky.social
A language disappears every two weeks. Meet the team at Simon Fraser University using AI to save Indigenous languages: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
#SFU students: looking for an engaging course for spring 2027? We are offering INDG 422 - Special Topics: Create Peace: Indigenous and Feminist Approaches to Nuclear Abolition/Disarmament with annie ross. Students will read, write, discuss, listen, create, understand. www.sfu.ca/indg/program...
Join other graduate students identifying with having a disability to explore resources and tools to assist with research and writing. Thurs. Nov 12 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | SFU Burnaby Campus | RSVP: events.sfu.ca/event/50912-...
"We know that having just one person you can count on is extremely consequential. Having more relationships and more communities that you feel a part of compounds that sense of well-being.”says Lara Aknin, @sfupsychology.bsky.social professor in FASS.
Simon Fraser University@sfu.ca · 3w agoWhat does a collective 600 years of happiness research reveal about living a good life? It’s simpler than you might think — www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
The School for International Studies at Simon Fraser University is seeking an Assistant Professor: International Law and Foreign Affairs (full-time tenure-track). Application review starts on November 12, 2026. Apply today: buff.ly/34i6Kuy
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The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine is excited to announce the Indigenous Pathways Acceleration Hub, aimed to create more opportunities for Indigenous students to pursue careers in medicine. Read more: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine to advance Indigenous pathways into medicine
Indigenous students will soon have more opportunity to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor with the launch of an innovative program at Simon Fraser University’s Stephens Family School of Medicine....
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Curious about our MA program? Join us on November 6 at 10:00 a.m. (PT) for an online info session! Dive into coursework, conduct original research, and defend your thesis with guidance from top-tier scholars. Register here: buff.ly/YwNYzcl #SFUCriminology
Congratulations to SFU Criminology professor Eric Beauregard on receiving the 2026 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Research Excellence Award in Social Sciences! Read more: buff.ly/fIuOeF0 #SFUCriminology #ResearchExcellence
Nominate an outstanding senior volunteer or community organization! 🌟 Help us celebrate those making a real impact in British Columbia. Deadline for submissions: November 3, 2026 Full nomination details are below and online: www.sfu.ca/grc/about/gg...
We are inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Mobility Justice: Equity & Mobilities at the rank of Assistant Professor starting as early as July 15, 2027. Applications should be received prior to November 30th, 2026. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/urban/about-... #sfuurb
Congratulations to this year's winners of @sfu.ca's FASS Employee Achievement - Staff Awards! We are proud to honour our staff award winners whose commitment and contributions are at the heart of our success. Read more about our winners: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20...
We had a blast celebrating our newest alumni last week! 🥰 Relive the big day by checking out our Fall 2026 Convocation photo album now up on the FASS Flickr account 📸 Congratulations FASS grads! 🎉 www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... #mySFUgrad
Recapping the FASS October 2026 convocation
Congratulations to our October 2026 graduating class! We are so proud of your hard work and achievements.
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Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:30 pm for Shuzhuo Li's talk, "Big Data, LLMs, and Frontier Research in Aging and Mobility.” The event will include a reception where we will also present this year’s Seniors Leadership Award. Register: ellengee_2026.eventbrite.ca @sfufass.bsky.social