SFU Multilingual Week begins on Feb 23! Check out this film from @sfuurb.bsky.social and many other events such as talks, booths, panel discussions, and keynote. www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html

The next #TWSOchat is this Sunday and we'll be discussing Writing About People, how to best go about it and how the interview process can be useful. Share your knowledge or ask questions of #TWS alumni and other writers. Open to all writers worldwide. Follow along using/sharing the above chat tag.

Join us on Feb 26 @ 1PM for an in-depth panel discussion about the current uprising and incredibly complicated situation in Iran. Panelists include Mojtaba Mahdavi, Sara Naderi, Kevin Anderson, Janet Afary, and Peyman Vahabzadeh. Registration required for webinar access. Details: ow.ly/UEJZ50Y53vc

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for the Kathryn Hunter Memorial Fund. We are almost there, but still need donations to reach $10,000 in funding towards GSWS graduate student awards. Donate and learn more: www.sfu.ca/gsws/donate/...

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges students to present their thesis and its significance in just three minutes to a general audience. Get your research noticed and receive valuable feedback! Open to all FASS graduate students. ➡️ Registration closes on March 1. Link in Bio.

For the first meeting of 2026, the GSWS Feminist Book Club partnered with SFU SVSPO the bring awareness to #SFUSAAM. Read the full review at our website: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

Don't miss today's workshop! The Hook, Delivery, and Creativity of a Good 3MT Jan. 28 | 1:00-2:30 PM (Research Commons, Burnaby) Discover how to craft short, impactful presentations that captivate your audience. www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/... @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

Have you registered yet? This event is coming up fast!

Join SFU Multilingual Week February 23 to 28, 2026. Celebrate linguistic diversity in a week-long series of event: a keynote, talks, panels, roundtable discussions, and a language and culture expo. Everyone is welcome—students, faculty members, and staff. And it's free! www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html

Postdoctoral Fellow Eireann O'Dea discusses how generativity in later life, expressed through activities like volunteering, can serve as a protective factor, helping reduce isolation and loneliness. Listen to the podcast: www.thestar.com/podcasts/how...

Congratulations to #sfuurb & @sfugero.bsky.social Professor Mei Lan Fang, who has received the Emerging Community-Engaged Researcher Award. Learn more about Professor Fang's research: www.sfu.ca/ceri/ceri-pr... @sfufass.bsky.social @sfuceri.bsky.social

Today is the last day to apply!

Congratulations to Andrew Wister on receiving a CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation grant! His project will explore how social support, participation, isolation, and loneliness shape hearing‑care access and well‑being. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/grc/stories/... @sfufass.bsky.social

"The initiative at The Village Langley is a unique example of how two transformative care models—dementia villages and Green Care Farms—can be merged to reimagine long-term dementia care in Canada," Habib Chaudhury says. Read the full story here: www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...

Join us on February 5 at 4 pm for Isobel Mackenzie’s talk on aging and shifting demographics. 🏆 We will also present this year's Seniors Leadership Award — call for nominations now open! Register: ellengee2026.eventbrite.ca

A digital storytelling video from Aging in the Right Place and @heyneighbourcollective.ca shares the voices of older adults in Metro Vancouver, exploring how social connection and community-based care help create a true sense of home and belonging. Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mkQ...

🩸 Join the Blood Drive with the SFU Blood Organ Stem Cell Club!  Jan 27 & Feb 9 |  SUB Ballroom (5th Floor) Bring your government issued ID, snacks and drinks provided! ❤️ Scan the QR code to book your spot.

Deadline is approaching--Jan 27! The Undergraduate Research Symposium (UGRS) is an opportunity for eligible undergraduate students from all disciplines to present their original high-calibre research in a friendly and supportive environment for a diverse and interdisciplinary audience.

💡The GSS wants your ideas to save Public Education. Their SOPE Challenge invites SFU graduate students to propose policy + governance solutions for sustainable public education, and win up to $250. #sfugradsociety

Advance your Urban Studies career—w/o quitting your day job. Study in the evening for a Master’s or Graduate Diploma. Learn from urban experts & join a diverse student community. Deadline extended to Mar. 31 (apply early for funding priority). www.sfu.ca/urban/apply.... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

In this series of webinars you will hear from scholar-activists whose recent work addresses contemporary challenges for feminist thought from within transnational, decolonial, and anti-capitalist movements from Latin America to Palestine.

Launched in fall 2025, FASS English Alumnus Isabella Wang, introduces her second book of poetry, November, November, as a long lyric of grief. @sfuenglish.bsky.social

Apply today!

Welcome Greg Robinson from @UQAM.ca as the 2026 Farley Scholar in History. During his residency, he will explore the intersection of queer and Japanese North American experiences through the 20th century. Learn more about him and his research at: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2026/01/farley-scholar.html

Deadline to apply is next week!

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

3MT is an opportunity to give voice to your research, practice your presentations skills, work with peers from other disciplines, and get noticed! And win CASH PRIZES! TODAY! What is a Three Minute Thesis Anyway? 3MT Info Session Jan. 15 | 12:00-12:30 PM (Zoom) @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

The Three Minute Thesis is about sharing your research story. An opportunity to explain the breadth and impact of your cutting-edge graduate work using an accessible format. Learn more in this info session!

Join us on Feb 8 @ 3PM for a book launch and discussion of "Terra Invicta: Ukrainian Wartime Reimaginings for a Habitable Earth." The event will include musical performances by Oleksiy Hrynyshyn and Vancouver’s Kolo Choir, followed by a reception with food and drink. Learn more: ow.ly/8jbt50XVIps

Please join us on Thursday, January 15, from 3:30- 5:00 PM (PDT) for an IN PERSON seminar in SWH 9152: Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn (SFU Indigenous Studies) on “Unravelling the Mystery of the Star Husband Myth". The talk will also be on Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: buff.ly/j0GrVDl

Join GLS Program Director Sasha Colby in the virtual classroom on Jan 31st, 10AM–12PM PST, for a lively discussion of Euripides’ "The Bacchae," a classic Greek tragedy exploring themes of reason and passion! Please RSVP to [email protected]. Learn more: ow.ly/eO1c50XSbTG

Join us for an evening of conversation with the new @sfu.ca Shadbolt Fellows on February 5th, doors open at 6:30pm. ⭐️ Learn about the creative projects they have been working on during their residency. Register here: growing-community-building-futures.eventbrite.ca

Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social spoke to CKNW on Tuesday about whether Canada might relax or remove the foreign buyers ban and foreign buyers tax amid slowing housing markets. Find out what he had to say by listening here: tinyurl.com/2jncbf5r #sfuurb #housing

The deadline to apply to the #sfuurb master's & diploma programs is fast-approaching. Watch our latest info session to learn everything you need to know before you begin the application process. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ADl... #graduateprograms @sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

ICYMI, #CBC The National featured SFU's research on the powerful benefits of putting hands in dirt (and unfettered access to outdoor spaces) for people with dementia — food for thought as dementia rates soar. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEo...

Prepare for SFU's next Three Minute Thesis with these upcoming workshops! 💫 Improve your presentation skills 💫 Reframe your research 💫 Share your work and make connections with other SFU graduate students 💫 Hone your scholarship application skills Oh! and win cash prizes!

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

Study Urban Sustainability in Finland. Info session at 4pm!

Plan to finish your research/thesis with this 90-minute Research Project Management course for grad students. 🔗RSVP: https://cags.ca/cags-news/research-project-management-training-for-graduate-students-and-postdocs/

Welcome to the spring 2026 semester, #SFUSPP students! Here’s to an engaging, challenging semester ahead. We’re here if you need anything. Please reach out. More info on our site: www.sfu.ca/policy-schoo... @sfufass.bsky.social

If you missed our screening of Director Fred Kuwornu's "We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe," the documentary is now a part of SFU's library catalogue and available for free to all SFU students, faculty, and staff! Watch now: ow.ly/rkV850XIJJE

Before we say goodbye to 2025, take a look back at some of the more memorable SFU stories and research that showcased innovation and excellence. What was your favourite moment of 2025?

Happy Holidays from SFU Indigenous Studies! We wish you a joyful, relaxing winter break and all the best in the new year. ❄️❄️❄️

Season’s greetings from SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies! We wish you a wonderful holiday season and restful winter break. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Our December newsletter is live! Catch up on the latest accomplishments from our faculty, students, and alumni, explore key announcements, and get a first look at what’s ahead for 2026. Read the full newsletter here: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Prof. Meg Holden & Adjunct Prof. Lisa Leblanc (Director of Engineering at New Westminster) spoke on CBC Radio as part of a special feature on the 40th anniversary of the opening of SkyTrain, & what it has meant for urban development. ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Thinking about studying abroad? 🇫🇮 Join the info session for SFU’s 2026 Finland Field School on Jan 6th, 4–5 PM, in person or online. Earn credits + experience an immersive summer program! Details: events.sfu.ca/event/46939-1 #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Mark your calendars - Bursary applications will open on Dec. 22nd! To be eligible, you must: -have a demonstrated financial need. -be enrolled in a minimum of 9 units of standard graded courses at SFU in the term of application. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Congratulations to John-Henry Harter and Mark Leier, co-authors of Roles of Resistance! Their books won the 2025 Creative Expression Award from the United Association of Labour Education. Learn more about the book today: btlbooks.com/book/roles-o...