School of Cities
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A hub for city research, education and engagement/outreach at U of T. Stay tuned for new #SofC initiatives at http://linktr.ee/uoftcities
As we wrap up the year, the SofC team would like to sincerely thank you for being part of the work we do. Your ideas and engagement shape and strengthen our shared vision of new and just ways for cities and their residents to thrive. We wish you a peaceful, joyful, and healthy holiday season.
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As we wrap up the year, the SofC team would like to sincerely thank you for being part of the work we do. Your ideas and engagement shape and strengthen our shared vision of new and just ways for cities and their residents to thrive. We wish you a peaceful, joyful, and healthy holiday season.
Are you a leader in an urban issue as it intersects with policy, the arts, business, civil society, media or govt, with time on your hands at this quiet time of year? Apply now to join us as an Urbanist-in-Residence or Early Career Cdn. Urban Leader in 2026 https://ow.ly/xT7T50XGBZm
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Are you a leader in an urban issue as it intersects with policy, the arts, business, civil society, media or govt, with time on your hands at this quiet time of year? Apply now to join us as an Urbanist-in-Residence or Early Career Cdn. Urban Leader in 2026 https://ow.ly/xT7T50XGBZm
We invite applications by Feb. 16 '26 for research catalyst grants that may lead to the increased sustainability & resilience of Indian cities. The PI must be based University of Toronto & a co-PI must be an India-based academic, researcher, NGO or government worker https://ow.ly/RGJO50XGC6Z
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We invite applications by Feb. 16 '26 for research catalyst grants that may lead to the increased sustainability & resilience of Indian cities. The PI must be based University of Toronto & a co-PI must be an India-based academic, researcher, NGO or government worker https://ow.ly/RGJO50XGC6Z
With support from a SofC small grant, Lorne Cappe is offering a grad seminar on the role public engagement plays in contemporary architecture, city-building, planning & urban design. Grad students from across the John H. Daniels Faculty are welcome to apply https://ow.ly/VKcx50XMU77
December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With support from a SofC small grant, Lorne Cappe is offering a grad seminar on the role public engagement plays in contemporary architecture, city-building, planning & urban design. Grad students from across the John H. Daniels Faculty are welcome to apply https://ow.ly/VKcx50XMU77
Displacement is at the core of urban studies & migration studies, yet they often work w/in separate frameworks. Research highlights overlaps when we follow the movement of people into & w/in cities. Register to attend the Multiplied Displacements conference https://ow.ly/Jw8a50XGzHO
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Displacement is at the core of urban studies & migration studies, yet they often work w/in separate frameworks. Research highlights overlaps when we follow the movement of people into & w/in cities. Register to attend the Multiplied Displacements conference https://ow.ly/Jw8a50XGzHO
Are you a public or non-profit org. in the GTA seeking help w/ collecting, managing, analyzing urban data? Apply by 09/01 to host a UDSC intern in Summer '26. We cover the costs, you work w/ an undergrad w/ training in urban data + access to faculty support https://ow.ly/iAKN50XGBRE
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you a public or non-profit org. in the GTA seeking help w/ collecting, managing, analyzing urban data? Apply by 09/01 to host a UDSC intern in Summer '26. We cover the costs, you work w/ an undergrad w/ training in urban data + access to faculty support https://ow.ly/iAKN50XGBRE
Our latest CRI delves into the survey of community needs & concerns conducted by the Moss Park Coalition & explores the importance of community voices when private investments drive development in disadvantaged neighbourhoods (CC Prentiss Dantzler) https://ow.ly/nFoF50XGAir
December 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our latest CRI delves into the survey of community needs & concerns conducted by the Moss Park Coalition & explores the importance of community voices when private investments drive development in disadvantaged neighbourhoods (CC Prentiss Dantzler) https://ow.ly/nFoF50XGAir
Jan. 12 '26: Join us in person for the 6th Feminist City – this year, a look at the need for equitable access to care services while shifting work patterns + back-to-office mandates change how people navigate care responsibilities, commutes, community life https://ow.ly/kt7850XGz4h
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Jan. 12 '26: Join us in person for the 6th Feminist City – this year, a look at the need for equitable access to care services while shifting work patterns + back-to-office mandates change how people navigate care responsibilities, commutes, community life https://ow.ly/kt7850XGz4h
Undergrad & grad students University of Toronto We invite you to submit your urban-related original fiction + visual art component to our 2nd annual short story competition! Submissions welcome by Jan. 31, 2026 about any city, anywhere in the world. https://ow.ly/n4fJ50XGBou
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Undergrad & grad students University of Toronto We invite you to submit your urban-related original fiction + visual art component to our 2nd annual short story competition! Submissions welcome by Jan. 31, 2026 about any city, anywhere in the world. https://ow.ly/n4fJ50XGBou
University of Toronto grad students from any discipline or campus: There’s still time to register for this Winter 2026 seminar on the social issues impacting justice for the next generation, including in global climate health, youth housing, diversity and equity https://ow.ly/wfwm50XGAMP
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
University of Toronto grad students from any discipline or campus: There’s still time to register for this Winter 2026 seminar on the social issues impacting justice for the next generation, including in global climate health, youth housing, diversity and equity https://ow.ly/wfwm50XGAMP
The Cities of Care conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners & decision-makers to deepen interdisciplinary research and foster a richer understanding of water, food and waste systems, thus enhancing pathways between evidence and practice https://ow.ly/R30V50XGAcf
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Cities of Care conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners & decision-makers to deepen interdisciplinary research and foster a richer understanding of water, food and waste systems, thus enhancing pathways between evidence and practice https://ow.ly/R30V50XGAcf
The first Knowledge Café of 2026 will look at far-right movements in Canada and how they are shaped by transnational emotional currents that circulate through digital platforms and connect local grievances to global narratives. Register now: https://ow.ly/3tzl50XGzPB
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The first Knowledge Café of 2026 will look at far-right movements in Canada and how they are shaped by transnational emotional currents that circulate through digital platforms and connect local grievances to global narratives. Register now: https://ow.ly/3tzl50XGzPB
University of Toronto grad students from any dept or discipline: There’s still time to apply for the Winter 2026 seminar on the gig economy & what the rapid expansion of food delivery platforms tells us about regulatory frameworks, financial stability, precarious labour https://ow.ly/1RiL50XGAR8
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
University of Toronto grad students from any dept or discipline: There’s still time to apply for the Winter 2026 seminar on the gig economy & what the rapid expansion of food delivery platforms tells us about regulatory frameworks, financial stability, precarious labour https://ow.ly/1RiL50XGAR8
Grad seminar Material Storytelling & Chemical Worldmaking will introduce material research; environmental inequities and impacts related to contaminants; the role of geography, environmental media & urban development in chemical distribution. Apply now: https://ow.ly/xmJi50XGB1j
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Grad seminar Material Storytelling & Chemical Worldmaking will introduce material research; environmental inequities and impacts related to contaminants; the role of geography, environmental media & urban development in chemical distribution. Apply now: https://ow.ly/xmJi50XGB1j
The Early Bird discount ends on Thurs (Dec. 18) for Urban Data Analytics and Visualization, a deep dive into which tools to use, how to structure analysis & how to create effective visual narratives for professional audiences. Act now to secure your spot! https://ow.ly/2eq550XGBl4
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Early Bird discount ends on Thurs (Dec. 18) for Urban Data Analytics and Visualization, a deep dive into which tools to use, how to structure analysis & how to create effective visual narratives for professional audiences. Act now to secure your spot! https://ow.ly/2eq550XGBl4
Correction - this course will be on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
University of Toronto grad students: There’s still time to register for this seminar on the concepts, principles, and theories of anti-racism & intersectionality; placemaking & engaging in place; social & structural determinants of physical & mental health https://ow.ly/WeGW50XGACk
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Correction - this course will be on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
University of Toronto grad students: There’s still time to register for this seminar on the concepts, principles, and theories of anti-racism & intersectionality; placemaking & engaging in place; social & structural determinants of physical & mental health https://ow.ly/WeGW50XGACk
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
University of Toronto grad students: There’s still time to register for this seminar on the concepts, principles, and theories of anti-racism & intersectionality; placemaking & engaging in place; social & structural determinants of physical & mental health https://ow.ly/WeGW50XGACk
University of Toronto grad students: There’s still time to apply for this seminar on AI, data, governance, and cities, taught by Professor Chapple (Director, SofC & Professor, Geography & Planning) https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/academic-programs/graduate-programs-imi/elective-courses
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
University of Toronto grad students: There’s still time to apply for this seminar on AI, data, governance, and cities, taught by Professor Chapple (Director, SofC & Professor, Geography & Planning) https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/academic-programs/graduate-programs-imi/elective-courses
U of T master’s students: test your policy skills by joining the Urban Policy Lab Case Competition. Presented by SofC & the Munk School, this competition challenges teams to craft solutions to a real urban policy problem. This year: the legacy of FIFA World Cup 2026. urbanpolicylab.ca/casecomp
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
U of T master’s students: test your policy skills by joining the Urban Policy Lab Case Competition. Presented by SofC & the Munk School, this competition challenges teams to craft solutions to a real urban policy problem. This year: the legacy of FIFA World Cup 2026. urbanpolicylab.ca/casecomp
We have funding to support the salary of 12-14 interns for the Summer 2026 UDSC program. If you're a public or non-profit organization interested in hosting a U of T undergrad to grow your capacity to collect, manage & analyze data, apply by Jan. 9 https://ow.ly/tKEm50XGBMS
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We have funding to support the salary of 12-14 interns for the Summer 2026 UDSC program. If you're a public or non-profit organization interested in hosting a U of T undergrad to grow your capacity to collect, manage & analyze data, apply by Jan. 9 https://ow.ly/tKEm50XGBMS
University of Toronto grad students: apply now for our Winter 2026 seminar on how cities are being shaped by digital technologies, data infrastructures, networked devices. The course will consider who benefits, who is excluded, and how to design for pluralistic futures https://ow.ly/hTN650XGAG1
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
University of Toronto grad students: apply now for our Winter 2026 seminar on how cities are being shaped by digital technologies, data infrastructures, networked devices. The course will consider who benefits, who is excluded, and how to design for pluralistic futures https://ow.ly/hTN650XGAG1
We’re offering an Early Bird discount until Dec. 18 on this asynchronous online 6-week course for professionals who want to apply data strategically to urban planning, policy, & decision-making (and who have a working knowledge of Excel, GIS, or Python) https://ow.ly/1khc50XGBfI
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We’re offering an Early Bird discount until Dec. 18 on this asynchronous online 6-week course for professionals who want to apply data strategically to urban planning, policy, & decision-making (and who have a working knowledge of Excel, GIS, or Python) https://ow.ly/1khc50XGBfI
Jan 30 & 31: Join us, the UofT India Foundation and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for Cities of Care, a conference for academics, practitioners & decisionmakers on how to shape sustainable & equitable futures through the water-food-waste nexus https://ow.ly/oU0r50XGA8a
December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Jan 30 & 31: Join us, the UofT India Foundation and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for Cities of Care, a conference for academics, practitioners & decisionmakers on how to shape sustainable & equitable futures through the water-food-waste nexus https://ow.ly/oU0r50XGA8a
Apply by Jan 26 to join us as an Early Career Cdn. Urban Leader or an Urbanist-in-Residence. Visiting experts are practitioners in civil society, the arts, business, media, or govt. & (emerging) leaders in their urban-related sector. https://ow.ly/qatg50XGBXC
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Apply by Jan 26 to join us as an Early Career Cdn. Urban Leader or an Urbanist-in-Residence. Visiting experts are practitioners in civil society, the arts, business, media, or govt. & (emerging) leaders in their urban-related sector. https://ow.ly/qatg50XGBXC
University of Toronto grad students: There's still time to apply for the Winter '26 seminar on material storytelling & chemical worldmaking: examine how chemicals & pollutants move through buildings, cities & landscapes affecting our health, environment & future https://ow.ly/qluK50XGASV
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
University of Toronto grad students: There's still time to apply for the Winter '26 seminar on material storytelling & chemical worldmaking: examine how chemicals & pollutants move through buildings, cities & landscapes affecting our health, environment & future https://ow.ly/qluK50XGASV