Professor Meg Holden weighs in on the potential arrival of food delivery robots in Vancouver. Read what she had to say en français in this Radio Canada article. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/225... #sfuurb #urbanstudies

Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social says Vancouver’s review of taller downtown towers needs caution: as “supertalls” loom, he calls for transparency, design excellence & public accountability, warning skyscrapers can privatize views & deliver little affordable housing. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #sfuurb

It's time to apply for bursaries! Note: You do not need to specify the individual bursaries for which you want to apply. If you are eligible, you will be considered for all available bursaries. Learn more: www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Prof. Mei Lan Fang, Manager Brian Chand, & Advisor Colin Schuler Ram welcomed incoming SFU undergrads & their parents at #KnowYourSFU on Saturday. #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social Photo 1 (left-right): Brian Chand, Prof. Mei Lan Fang, Colin Schuler Ram Photo 2: Chand Photo 3: Chand, Fang

Congratulations to Ryan Lai who successfully defended his MURB thesis, Living the Urban Care Crisis: Hong Kong's "Maid Culture" & Employer-Children's Perspectives in Metro Vancouver. Photo (left to right) Annika Airas, Ryan Lai, Tiffany Muller Myrdahl, Amanda Watson, & @yushuzhu.bsky.social #sfuurb

Grad students and postdoc fellows are invited to apply to the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub’s Research Meets Policy at SFU summer institute. This exciting week-long virtual institute invites participants to explore beyond traditional scholarly outputs and enhance their potential for policy impact.

Our April newsletter is here! Catch up on key announcements and highlights from faculty, students, and alumni. Read the full newsletter: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a... #sfuurb #urbanstudies

Congratulations to Tianyu Zhu who successfully defended his MURB thesis on Friday! Pictured (left to right) Professor @ayan604.bsky.social, Tianyu Zhu, Professor Anthony Perl, Professor Aude-Claire Fourot and Shaughnessy Sturdy #sfuurb #urbanstudies @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

“Growth isn’t free.” Professor @ayan604.bsky.social reminds us that housing growth means real infrastructure costs. The issue isn’t if cities grow, but who pays. Read “Metro Vancouver's housing growth 'isn't free.' Who should pay for it?” theprovince.com/opinion/colu... #sfuurb #housing

Join us for a thesis defence this Friday at 10 AM by MURB student, Tianyu Zhu. The defence will be at Harbour Centre (HCC 2200). Topic: “Local Variations in Newcomer Inclusion Practices: A Comparative Study in Vancouver & Surrey” RSVP: [email protected] events.sfu.ca/event/48656-... #sfuurb

The World Cup is rapidly approaching, but Vancouver may not have enough hotel rooms. Professor @ayan604.bsky.social explains why in an interview with CBC News Vancouver. Listen here: tinyurl.com/dm6hmdam #Vancouver #urbanstudies @sfufass.bsky.social

Congratulations to #sfuurb undergrad Khoa Vo for presenting at the FASS Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 25th. Topic: “For Whom is the City Coherent? Feminist Urbanism & Crisis Governance in New Westminster's Crises Response Pilot Project”. www.sfu.ca/fass/news/20... @sfufass.bsky.social

Join #sfuurb & Ryan Lai for a MURB Thesis defence on April 22nd (10 AM) at SFU's Harbour Centre campus (HC 1510). Title: "Living the Urban Care Crisis: Hong Kong’s ‘Maid Culture’ & Employer-Children’s Perspectives in Metro Vancouver" RSVP: [email protected] events.sfu.ca/event/48361-...

The potential sale of Vancouver's Sunrise Market led to a community event to brainstorm ideas for saving it. Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social attended the meeting & weighed in on proposed solutions & potential consequences to the community if the market were to disappear. vancouversun.com/news/sunrise...

Just over one week left before the SFU Urban Studies graduate program deadline. Complete your application today—submit transcripts, finalize your statement of interest, and check off any remaining requirements. We want to see you in class in September 2026! #sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

Congratulations to Kelvin Chan who successfully defended his MURB thesis on Monday! Pictured (left to right) Professor Annika Airas, Kelvin Chan, and Professor Karen Ferguson #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

The Urban Studies Program is "going to help me with my career, as well as just my understanding of the world" - Andrew Nolan. Watch as he speaks about our diploma & master's programs. Applications are open for September 2026. Visit our site to learn more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=646f... #sfuurb

In Radio-Canada's, "Vancouver débat du nouveau Plan officiel de développement," Dr. Meg Holden said Vancouver's new ODP puts the individual identity of neighbourhoods at risk, favouring the standardization & densification around rapid & frequent transit. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/223... #sfuurb

Congratulations to Prof. Kamala Todd who received a 2026 Reconciling Curriculum Grant. Prof. Meg Holden also presented at SFU FASS' Reconciling Curriculum Showcase, describing how she is using her 2019/2020 Upper Division Course Grant. #sfuurb

Join #sfuurb & Kelvin Chan for his MURB thesis defence, "Institutionalising Living Heritage: Chinatown Revitalisation Policy and Urban Governance in Vancouver, 2002–2024" on Monday, March 16th (10:30 AM) at SFU Harbour Centre. Learn more: events.sfu.ca/event/48205-... @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

Juanita Chimbandi loved her experience in our Graduate Diploma Program. As a newcomer to Canada, Juanita felt supported in her academic journey by #sfuurb faculty, fellow students, & the university itself. Watch Juanita’s video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zc2... @sfufass.bsky.social

On March 3, Prof. Meg Holden hosted #HUBBikeAwards. Former HUB ED & #sfuurb alum Erin O’Melinn also presented at the awards. Erin is now Sr. Manager, Transportation & Land Use Planning at TransLink. Photo: (l) Meg Holden (r) Erin O’Melinn Read more: bikehub.ca/about-us/new... @sfufass.bsky.social

“Urban Studies is something you can do at any time of your life.” - Bonnie Burnside, SFU Urban Studies Graduate Diploma alum Applications for the September 2026 intake are now open. Visit our website to learn more and apply. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBR... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

"These are immigrant entrepreneurs. They have a few dollars and open up a small business, trying to make a go of it." [email protected] Andy Yan is quoted in this VancouverSun feature on ethnically diverse restaurants along Victoria Drive in Vancouver. vancouversun.com/feature/eat-... #sfuurb

We’re hiring! The SFU Urban Studies Program invites applications for a Sessional Instructor (Summer 2026) to teach URB 630: Urban Development, Planning & Policy (May 8–Aug 28, 2026). Deadline: April 1, 2026 Learn more: www.sfu.ca/urban/about-... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Happening tomorrow, 5:30–8 PM! 🎬 Join us for a FREE screening & discussion of "Humans in the Loop" - part of Multilingual Week at Harbour Centre (Rm 7000). Open to all SFU students, faculty, & staff. Free popcorn & refreshments! 🍿 RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-urban-... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

SFU Multilingual week begins on Monday! There are many talks, panels, and tables from various FASS departments to check out so have a look at the schedule and get ready to join this annual event. www.sfu.ca/wll/mlw.html @sfu.ca @sfugsws.bsky.social @sfulinguistics.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social

3MT is an excellent way to get your research noticed 🙌 and win cash prizes! 💰First place winner: $400 💵 Second place winner: $200 🤑 People’s Choice winner: $200 The First Place winner and the People’s Choice winner will move forward to the SFU-wide final. @sfu.ca @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

Congratulations to Professor Peter Hall, whose book, "Gateways to Trade", was just published yesterday. He co-wrote the text with Dorval Brunelle, Claudia De Fuentes, and Jean Michel Montsion. Learn more: www.ubcpress.ca/gateways-to-... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

"In Aranya Sahay’s acclaimed film, 'Humans in the Loop', he highlights the A.I. revolution, bringing a sense of rationality & humanity to this rapidly advancing technological change." -Film Threat Check it out on Feb. 24 (5:30 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre. tinyurl.com/322huazy @sfufass.bsky.social

En collaboration avec Perspectives plurielles/Informed Perspectives et le Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies on the French-Speaking World, le Centre for Urban Governance #sfuurb organise un atelier d’écriture grand public le lundi 23 février. RSVP: tinyurl.com/5fymp5b5 @sfufass.bsky.social

Our February newsletter is up! Check out key announcements and upcoming events, as well as the latest accomplishments from our faculty, students, and alumni. Read the full newsletter here: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

ATTN: SFU students, faculty, & staff 🎥 Free film screening + discussion! Humans in the Loop w/ the SAGA Research Project—popcorn included 🍿 🗓 Feb 24, 5:30–8 PM 📍 Harbour Centre (Rm 7000) Part of SFU Multilingual Week 👉 RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-urban-... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Want to ride your bicycle? A new SFU study has found that Canada’s cycling network is growing, but not everyone is benefitting. While cities usually invest in cycling infrastructure in their downtown cores to support commuters, researchers says it’s important not to overlook everyday bike trips.

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.

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

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

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

Congratulations to Pok Man Tong who successfully defended his MURB thesis on Tuesday! Pictured (left to right) Professors Tiffany Muller Myrdahl, @yushuzhu.bsky.social and Meg Holden and Pok Man Tong #sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

SFU students: It's your last chance! Register today for the Finland Field School. Explore comparative urban sustainability through city tours, expert talks, & community engagement in Helsinki’s coastal environment. Apply now: tinyurl.com/mwkc2jts #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

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

Check out "Expo ‘86 at 40 Symposium" Fri, Jan 23 | 9:30am | In-person @SFUVan | Free | #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre www.eventbrite.ca/e/expo-86-at...

SFU Students: Today's the last day to apply for a bursary. Head to SFU’s financial aid website to find out how to submit your application. Don’t miss out! www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social

Make 2026 your best year yet - study in Finland this summer! You have one week left to apply to our Comparative Urban Sustainability Field School. Visit the website for more information-Helsinki awaits! tinyurl.com/mwkc2jts #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

We congratulate MURB student Tzezl Lau on successfully defending her thesis last week! #sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

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

We welcome everyone to attend Pok Man Tong's thesis defence on Tuesday, January 20th (9:45 AM) at SFU's Harbour Centre campus (HC 1510). Title: Hastings Crossings BIA’s Approaches to Social Innovation in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver Learn more: events.sfu.ca/event/47175-1 #sfuurb

Our hybrid info session for the 2026 Finland Field School is happening tomorrow at 4 PM. Join us in person or online. Sign up today: events.sfu.ca/event/46939-1 #sfuurb #sfu @sfufass.bsky.social

Welcome to all our new and returning #sfuurb students! We wish you a great spring 2026 semester. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and reach out anytime. sfu.ca/urban.html @sfufass.bsky.social