SFU Urban Studies
@sfuurb
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
SFU Community: Today is the last day to register for the Vancouver Municipal Pre-Election Q & A! Join us tomorrow at SFU Harbour Centre for a discussion with the candidates, moderated by Vancouver Sun reporter Sarah Gochowski. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1994984895... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
ATTN #sfu: What urban issues should be front & centre in Vancouver's municipal election? Join us Aug. 12 at SFU Harbour Centre for a pre-election discussion & Q&A w/ candidates from five parties. Moderated by @vancouversun.bsky.social reporter Sarah Gochowski. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/1994984895...
Prof. @ayan604.bsky.social & @duncanwlod.bsky.social, MURB alum & #sfuurb Alumni Association Steering Committee member, were named to the 2026 BIV BC 500 List. We congratulate them, & all members of the #sfu community, including SFU President Joy Johnson, who were included this year.
We congratulate Yogesh Sahadevan on successfully defending his thesis! #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
Today, we celebrated the graduation of our 2026 Master of Urban Studies students. We are so proud of everything you have achieved. Please stay in touch and help inspire our future MURB alumni! #mysfugrad #urbanstudies @sfufass.bsky.social
Congratulations, #sfuurb grads - you did it! Please tag us in your photos today on Instagram, Bluesky, & Twitter - #mysfugrad We invite you to join the @sfufass.bsky.social reception near the pond after the convocation ceremony.
From curiosity about cities to shaping policy, #sfuurb alumus Andrew Nolan is making an impact. After a decade in local government, his MURB led to a new role with the City of New Westminster—supporting livability, resilience, & tenants. 🔗 www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a... #mysfugrad @sfufass.bsky.social
SFU students: today’s the deadline to apply for a bursary! Follow the steps on the Financial Aid & Awards site: www.sfu.ca/students/fin... #sfuurb @sfufass.bsky.social
Earlier this month, #sfuurb visited Gibsons, BC for an engaging and informative field trip. Highlights included a meeting w/ Mayor Silas White, a visit to @scmuseum.bsky.social, & an exploration of the Gospel Rock area. Read more and view photos: www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a... @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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We congratulate MURB student Tzezl Lau on successfully defending her thesis last week! #sfuurb @sfugradstudies.bsky.social
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