SFU Urban Studies

Join us in two weeks for our virtual info session! Learn how Urban Studies graduate programs can help you shape better cities—and a brighter future for yourself.
-Wed., Nov. 5th (5:30 PM PT)
-Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/bdfebutt
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SFU CERi is hiring a DTES Climate Resiliency Research & Advocacy Coordinator (hybrid) to support community-led climate action at 312 Main. If you’re an SFU grad student passionate about equity and climate justice, apply by Nov 7:
sfu.ca/ceri/job-pos...
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Congratulations to our newest alumni, Sara Emami (pictured), Pouyan Ghaziha, and Aaron Cheng Hsu (pictured) who graduated this October. Professor Peter Hall cheered them on from the convocation stage.
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Has climate always shaped how we live in cities, or is this a uniquely modern concern? Explore this question with Dorothee Brantz on October 30th (10:30 AM) at SFU Burnaby (AQ 6229).
Learn more:
events.sfu.ca/event/46400-...
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Join us for a MURB thesis defence by Gladys Mutangadura, “Female headed households, Urban Agriculture & Climate Change: Case of Dangamvura high-density suburb in Mutare, Zimbabwe”
-Nov. 18th at SFU Harbour Centre

events.sfu.ca/event/46383-1
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Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all Metro 2050 plan, for example, helps to ensures housing is built where it makes sense — close to jobs, schools, services and transportation.

Regional planning is key to managing shared challenges like housing affordability, climate change, & infrastructure, according to Professor @Ayan604 & co-authors Richard White & Ken Cameron in a recent op-ed for @VancouverSun.
Read more: vancouversun.com/opinion/opin...
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Three Generations. Two Dogs. One House. And It All Works.

Professor @ayan604.bsky.social is quoted in this @nytimes.com article about one immigrant family who went all-in on a mortgage together and made an arrangement with seven people ranging from 6 to 65 successful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/r...
#sfuurb #housing @sfufass.bsky.social

Book Launch - Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation A Week of Learning with the Bruntletts: Dutch Practices of Active Transportation Planning

Join the Bruntletts for their book launch, "Women Changing Cities", an inspiring evening exploring how women are reshaping cities into more inclusive, sustainable & people-focused places.
Thursday (7-9 PM)
Challenge Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre
RSVP: tinyurl.com/7cspv5aa
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Want to build better cities & a brighter future for yourself? Sign up for our virtual info session to learn about #sfuurb's graduate programs.
-Wed., Nov. 5th (5:30 PM PT)
-Learn more/RSVP: tinyurl.com/bdfebutt

Vancouver ranks 36th on a list of 48 cities in the 2025 Global Power City Index report. In an interview with CKNW, Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social notes that the report gives us a chance to think about what we should change in the city.

Listen to the interview:
tinyurl.com/2juw2xue
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Congratulations to all these accomplished grad students, including our own Marion Benkaiouche. Check out her profile story.
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Call for Nominations: We are pleased to announce the 2025 SFU CERi Awards! 4 awards are available for individuals demonstrating exemplary work in community-engaged research.
Deadline: November 7th, 2025

Details: bit.ly/ceriaward
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We're hiring! For the spring 2026 semester, #sfuurb is seeking a sessional instructor for its graduate course, Great Urban Thinkers. Please refer to our website for further details and apply today!
www.sfu.ca/urban/about-...
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City Program

NEW DATE!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking + doing in uncertain times for urban professionals

Co-presented with @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Oct 7 | 6:30pm PST | Free | Registration: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

A promotional poster for a series of events about active transportation in Vancouver the week of October 6th.

The week of October 6th, we're returning to our beloved Vancouver for a week of learning about active transportation planning including a workshop, lecture and book launch for our latest "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation".

Program and tickets: modacitylife.com/vancouver

"A lot of times you have to think immigrants immigrate for opportunity. They don't immigrate to be poor." -
@ayan604.bsky.social, speaking to
CBC about Metro Vancouver's population growth forecast.
www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1...
#sfuurb #urbanstudies

Applications for bursaries close today. To be eligible you must:
-Have demonstrated financial need (as assessed by SFU)
-Be enrolled in a minimum of nine units of standard graded courses in the term of application

Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin...
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Introducing the COALESCE Project website! Discover how seniors, students, & communities are working together for climate resilience & healthy aging:

www.sfu.ca/coalesce/hom...
#ClimateAction #Intergenerational #ClimateResilience #AgeFriendlyCities

Our September Newsletter is now up! As we start the fall 2025 semester, we have important news, events, and updates from our students, faculty, and alumni.

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We’re hiring!

SFU CERi is looking for a Project Coordinator to support and contribute to a range of community-engaged research projects. This is a great opportunity for SFU graduate students to gain hands-on experience in community-engaged research.

Apply by Sept 21: www.sfu.ca/ceri/job-pos...

City Program

New Talk!

"The Future Embraced: Make It While Making a Difference" with Kobus Mentz on thinking + doing for urban professionals in uncertain times

Co-presented with @sfuurb.bsky.social + @spacingvancouver.bsky.social

Tues, Sept 30 | 6:30pm PST | Free | Registration: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

On Granville Island, 221A makes shortlist to turn former Emily Carr building into an arts and innovation hub — Stir Nonprofit’s proposal for the 125,000-square-foot building revolves around a concept by Musqueam weaver Debra Sparrow

URB student and Making Cities Better Together scholar Miriam Berndt is quoted in this article about the short-listing of an exciting arts concept proposal on Granville Island, that she is helping to design and advance.

Check out the full story:
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
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Welcome to #SFU, new undergrads! Visit our table today to discover what our Urban Worlds major is all about. We are looking forward to meeting you!
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A promotional poster for a book launch event for "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation" in Vancouver on October 9th.

The week of October 6th, we're returning to our beloved Vancouver for a week of learning about active transportation planning including a workshop, lecture and book launch for our latest "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation".

Program and tickets: modacitylife.com/vancouver

Applications for bursaries are now open. To be eligible you must:
-Have demonstrated financial need (as assessed by SFU)
-Be enrolled in a minimum of nine units of standard graded courses in the term of application

Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

SFU Urban Studies and Public Policy assistant professor receives FASS Early Career Research Excellence Award Simon Fraser University’s (SFU’s) Urban Studies Program congratulates assistant professor Yushu Zhu on her Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social S...

Congratulations to our own Prof. Yushu Zhu on her
@sfufass.bsky.social Early Career Research Excellence Award in Social Sciences.
Zhu has been recognized for her outstanding research on urban inequity, housing, community, & more.

www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a...
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Hastings Crossing BIA executive director & #sfuurb alumnus Landon Hoyt spoke to CBC about Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, calling it "the result of systemic neglect by many different parties, many levels of government, & many decades of failed policies."

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Poster for “R6 Art Tour” featuring Jessie Sohpaul, Keerat Kaur, and The Plot, happening August 8 from 12-3pm. Hosted by Aman Chandi, free event. Logos for Movement and TransLink at the bottom.

*Beep beep* Art tour incoming! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an "R6 Art Tour" featuring artists Keerat Kaur, Jessie Sohpaul and the PLOT Sharing Garden stewards! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP: actionnetwork.org/ev...

This event is supported by TransLink.

Are you ready for Surrey to become the new 'downtown'? Growth projections say it could A Metro Vancouver report shows more job growth in Surrey than Vancouver over the last decade.

"The data tells us the plurality of people who live in Surrey, work in Surrey. That suggests strong entrepreneurship.”

Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social discusses a new report that shows more job growth in Surrey than in Vancouver over the last decade.

vancouversun.com/news/are-you...
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Vancouver-FIFA contract demands city 'beautification,' stricter security measures Parts of Vancouver's FIFA host city agreement are finally public, including guidelines for stricter security, advertising restrictions and visual “beautification” measures in parts of the city. Meg Ho...

Professor Meg Holden discusses Vancouver-FIFA contract and its requirements for city "beautification" and "stricter security measures" in an interview with CBC News' Stephen Quinn.

Watch the full interview:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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