Watch Professor Dr Mei Lan Fang speak about the exciting, new URB 101 course, What is a City? This class has no prerequisites, and will be held Tuesday afternoons on Burnaby campus. Sign up today! youtube.com/watch?v=Gnro_C… #sfuurb SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

On Aug. 21st (11 AM PT), join us online for Sara Emami's MURB thesis defence, "Connecting the unconnected: Exploring the impacts of digital socializing platforms on life of older adults." RSVP: [email protected] Learn more: events.sfu.ca/event/40666-1 #sfuurb SFU Graduate Studies SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

The Ethical Use of AI in Academic writing | Burnaby, Bennett Library, Rm 7010, Research Commons | July 25, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Register Here: ow.ly/qJuR50SIxT9

#Newpub from Mei Lan Fang (Dr Mei Lan Fang) explores the use of intergenerational storytelling to share the complexities of LGBTQ+ love and relationships across generations. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmq…

DEADLINE EXTENSION ALERT! Attention SFU Grad Students! Apply for our Research Assistant positions by August 9th and join the 312 Main Research Shop. This is your chance to work on impactful projects alongside community partners. Don't miss out! Apply now: sfu.ca/ceri/job-posti…

Our Finland Field School has started! Students have been exploring Helsinki, considering development and transportation patterns, checking out the amazing Helsinki Central Library Oodi, and much more. Watch for more reports in the coming days. #sfuurb

Professor Andy Yan speaks w/ CBC News about short-term rentals that could be used as long-term dwellings. How could these housing options affect the rental market? Watch the full interview: cbc.ca/player/play/vi… #sfuurb

Our field school students are continuing to have amazing experiences in Finland! They visited the Suomenlinna sea fortress, learning from UNESCO World Heritage Site planner Milla Öystilä. They also discussed #Helsinki's nightlife & night governance w/ Giacomo Bottà. #sfuurb

A collaborative degree between SFU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) & SFU Faculty of Environment, this new major addresses the growing need to tackle the world’s urban issues and improve upon its possibilities. SFU Department of Geography SFU Urban Studies SFU Indigenous Studies SFU Student Central

Prof. Robin A. Chang & URB 610 students have just published, "Third Places & Placemaking on Urban Industrial Lands. Vancouver Case Studies." Read how urban planning & design might better contribute to the people & industrial operations in our communities. summit.sfu.ca/item/38275

Our Finland Field School has come to an end for 2024. Professors Annika Airas & Meg Holden, along with many guest speakers & guides, are glad students had an amazing adventure and perspective-shifting experience focused on comparative urban sustainability. #sfuurb

It's time to apply for bursaries! Available to Canadian and international students, bursaries are a supplemental source of funding for students with demonstrated financial need. Visit the financial aid website to learn more. sfu.ca/students/finan… #sfuurb SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual SFU Vancouver Welcome Back Community BBQ is coming up! Please join us to kick off the fall semester & enjoy a delicious free lunch, entertainment, & more! 🍔🌭 Thurs, Sept 12 | Woodward's Atrium | 12-1:30pm More Info: ow.ly/TnI250T1kzM

Our own Professor Anthony Perl spoke to Stephen Quinn on CBCEarlyEdition about the railway labour dispute. Hear his perspective, along with that of a labour lawyer. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… #sfuurb #Railway

✨The long weekend is here, and that means the start of the new school year is around the corner! ✨ As a reminder, #SFU campuses are closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd and classes start on Wednesday, Sept. 4th. Rest ⬆️, recharge🔋, and get ready for an amazing fall term! 🍁

Welcome to the 2024 fall semester at SFU! Whether you're a returning #sfuurb student or taking classes w/ us for the 1st time, we are so happy to see you. We're at SFU Burnaby this morning in Convocation Mall. Visit our booth from 11 AM-12 PM, pick up some goodies, and say hi!

Our new program director, Professor Karen Ferguson, welcomes our graduate students and new URB 101 students to the fall 2024 semester. Read her message on our website. sfu.ca/urban.html #sfuurb SFU Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Manager Brian Chand met so many new undergraduates at SFU Burnaby campus yesterday! He enjoyed telling them about our new major, Urban Worlds, with SFU Faculty of Environment. He also looks forward to welcoming the 60 students registered in URB 101, What is a City? next week. #sfuurb

Welcome to all, including our own Kamala Todd! #sfuurb