Burnaby Festival of Learning

Get a taste of Labour Studies at one of two talks our director, Kendra Strauss, is giving at the Burnaby Festival of Learning May 7th and 9th. 

SFU Explorations Day, May 7, 8am-3pm

Come hear Kendra Strauss introduce Labour Studies, and learn how trends like automation, globalization, and migration are affecting working people and the future of work.

Impact of Automation, May 9, 6:30-8:30pm

Most of us working today have witnessed how technology has changed the way we work. Automation is nothing new to us. But with changes happening so quickly, how do we future-proof ourselves in the midst of this transition? How will our jobs be impacted? 

Join us in a discussion with a panel of industry experts and professionals to explore the challenges that organizations face when adopting new technologies from different perspectives.

Other events in the Future of Work series:

May 7, 6:30-8:30pm - Importance of Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace