SFU Urban Studies
@sfuurb.bsky.social
We are an interdisciplinary program at Simon Fraser University based in BC, Canada. Join us as we forge the urban future with our grads and undergrads! #sfuurb
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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
Deadline extended to Mar. 31 (apply early for funding priority).
www.sfu.ca/urban/apply....
#sfuurb @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.
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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...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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
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
🎥 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
SFU Urban Studies Film Screening: “Humans in the Loop”
Join SFU’s Urban Studies Program & the SAGA project for a screening & discussion of the film, “Humans in the Loop” on Feb. 24 at 5:30 PM.
www.eventbrite.ca
February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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
🎥 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
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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.
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.
Want to ride your bicycle? SFU study highlights rise of Canada’s bike network
A new Simon Fraser University study has found that Canada’s cycling network is growing, but not everyone is benefitting.
www.sfu.ca
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by SFU Urban Studies
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.
➡️ Registration closes on March 1. Link in Bio.
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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.
➡️ Registration closes on March 1. Link in Bio.
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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
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
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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
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
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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
⭐️ Learn about the creative projects they have been working on during their residency.
Register here: growing-community-building-futures.eventbrite.ca
January 12, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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
⭐️ 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
Learn more about Professor Fang's research:
www.sfu.ca/ceri/ceri-pr...
@sfufass.bsky.social @sfuceri.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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
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
Pictured (left to right) Professors Tiffany Muller Myrdahl, @yushuzhu.bsky.social and Meg Holden and Pok Man Tong
#sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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
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
Apply now: tinyurl.com/mwkc2jts
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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
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
Deadline extended to Mar. 31 (apply early for funding priority).
www.sfu.ca/urban/apply....
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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
Deadline extended to Mar. 31 (apply early for funding priority).
www.sfu.ca/urban/apply....
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
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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...
Fri, Jan 23 | 9:30am | In-person @SFUVan | Free |
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
www.eventbrite.ca/e/expo-86-at...
Expo ‘86 at 40 Symposium
Join us at the Expo ‘86 at 40 Symposium to explore shared goals for this last undeveloped piece of Vancouver’s downtown.
www.eventbrite.ca
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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...
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
www.sfu.ca/students/fin...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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
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
tinyurl.com/mwkc2jts
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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
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
#sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We congratulate MURB student Tzezl Lau on successfully defending her thesis last week!
#sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
#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
tinyurl.com/2jncbf5r
#sfuurb #housing
January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ADl...
#graduateprograms
@sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
SFU Urban Studies Graduate Information Session
YouTube video by SFU Urban Studies
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January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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
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
Title: Hastings Crossings BIA’s Approaches to Social Innovation in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver
Learn more: events.sfu.ca/event/47175-1
#sfuurb
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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
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
Sign up today: events.sfu.ca/event/46939-1
#sfuurb #sfu @sfufass.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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
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
sfu.ca/urban.html
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January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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
sfu.ca/urban.html
@sfufass.bsky.social
We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We will be back with more social media content on January 5th, 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We will be back with more social media content on January 5th, 2026.
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#sfuurb
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
-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
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
-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
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
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
#sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
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
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
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
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
ATTN SFU Grad Students: For spring 2026, we're offering URB 605: Great Urban Thinkers. This course will be taught through an interdisciplinary lens & will present various perspectives on our cities. Hear more from the instructor:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djc6...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=djc6...
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URB 605: Great Urban Thinkers
YouTube video by SFU Urban Studies
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December 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
ATTN SFU Grad Students: For spring 2026, we're offering URB 605: Great Urban Thinkers. This course will be taught through an interdisciplinary lens & will present various perspectives on our cities. Hear more from the instructor:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djc6...
#sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=djc6...
#sfuurb @sfugradstudies.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
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
December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
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