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
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“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...
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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: urbgrad@sfu.ca
events.sfu.ca/event/48656-...
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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
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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...
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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: urbgrad@sfu.ca
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!
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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-...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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"These are immigrant entrepreneurs. They have a few dollars and open up a small business, trying to make a go of it." -@ayan604.bsky.social
Andy Yan is quoted in this VancouverSun feature on ethnically diverse restaurants along Victoria Drive in Vancouver.
vancouversun.com/feature/eat-...
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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-...
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Unfortunately, these radio broadcast links are only available for a limited time.
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-...
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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
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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.
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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-...
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"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
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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
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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...
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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-...
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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.
Black and white image of a student doing a presentation. On his left is a graphic of a large red stopwatch with a number 3 inside it. On his right reads text: March 9, 2026 - FASS THREE MINUTE THESIS - SHARE YOUR RESEARCH - BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - WIN CASH PRIZES
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.
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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