School of Cities
@uoftcities.bsky.social
A hub for city research, education and engagement/outreach at U of T. Stay tuned for new #SofC initiatives at http://linktr.ee/uoftcities
There's still time to submit to our 2nd annual short story competition. University of Toronto grad & undergrad students: send us original fiction + a visual art component on themes of cities & democracy, migration, or climate justice for the chance to win up to $500 https://ow.ly/W2Qw50XT6uz
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
There's still time to submit to our 2nd annual short story competition. University of Toronto grad & undergrad students: send us original fiction + a visual art component on themes of cities & democracy, migration, or climate justice for the chance to win up to $500 https://ow.ly/W2Qw50XT6uz
There’s still time to register for the first Knowledge Café of the year, which will examine how Islamophobia, conspiracy thinking, and platform design come together to fuel communities bound by shared feelings rather than shared facts. Register now: https://ow.ly/n7iy50XT5QJ
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
There’s still time to register for the first Knowledge Café of the year, which will examine how Islamophobia, conspiracy thinking, and platform design come together to fuel communities bound by shared feelings rather than shared facts. Register now: https://ow.ly/n7iy50XT5QJ
Are you an activist, academic, leader, or artist working in a realm of urban-related engagement, research, or practice? Consider applying to our 2026-27 Early Career Canadian Urban Leader or Urbanist-in-Residence program. Apply by Jan 26 https://ow.ly/NgMv50XT6nR
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Are you an activist, academic, leader, or artist working in a realm of urban-related engagement, research, or practice? Consider applying to our 2026-27 Early Career Canadian Urban Leader or Urbanist-in-Residence program. Apply by Jan 26 https://ow.ly/NgMv50XT6nR
Register now for our next microcredential. Learn to find the story in the data and to inspire change by honing your skills in data literacy, visualization, and strategic communication. Register by Feb 23: https://ow.ly/fyem50XT6EN
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Register now for our next microcredential. Learn to find the story in the data and to inspire change by honing your skills in data literacy, visualization, and strategic communication. Register by Feb 23: https://ow.ly/fyem50XT6EN
Once again, we’re partnering w/ U of T’s Data Sciences Institute to co-fund postdoc positions in urban data science + work that connects to climate, justice, cities; migration, belonging, thriving; inequality, data, democracy. Learn more and apply by Jan 23 https://ow.ly/ISHo50XT657
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Once again, we’re partnering w/ U of T’s Data Sciences Institute to co-fund postdoc positions in urban data science + work that connects to climate, justice, cities; migration, belonging, thriving; inequality, data, democracy. Learn more and apply by Jan 23 https://ow.ly/ISHo50XT657
We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow to the first SOCIAL of 2026, featuring Prof. Rajan on the need to recognize migrants in India as integral to urbanization & to have a migration-sensitive approach to urban policies. There’s still time to register! https://ow.ly/T0Ku50XT7Hn
January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow to the first SOCIAL of 2026, featuring Prof. Rajan on the need to recognize migrants in India as integral to urbanization & to have a migration-sensitive approach to urban policies. There’s still time to register! https://ow.ly/T0Ku50XT7Hn
Jan 21: We're hosting an info session about the Spring 2026 Leading Urban Change! Join the program leads to learn how this professional development opportunity can help you grow your networks, leadership skills & insights into policy, governance, financing schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
January 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Jan 21: We're hosting an info session about the Spring 2026 Leading Urban Change! Join the program leads to learn how this professional development opportunity can help you grow your networks, leadership skills & insights into policy, governance, financing schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
We look forward to welcoming everyone who has registered for today’s 6th annual Feminist City – this year with a focus on what makes a caring city & how cities can be redesigned to foster caring, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive https://ow.ly/WZeI50XR8RR
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming everyone who has registered for today’s 6th annual Feminist City – this year with a focus on what makes a caring city & how cities can be redesigned to foster caring, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive https://ow.ly/WZeI50XR8RR
Join us for the first SOCIAL of 2026! In this talk, Professor Rajan will argue that migrants in India are integral to urbanization; that a migration-sensitive approach to urban policy is needed, and that it needs to be better supported by data. https://ow.ly/QUiV50XT7Ek
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Join us for the first SOCIAL of 2026! In this talk, Professor Rajan will argue that migrants in India are integral to urbanization; that a migration-sensitive approach to urban policy is needed, and that it needs to be better supported by data. https://ow.ly/QUiV50XT7Ek
Registration closes EOD on Monday (12th) for this professional development online course for anyone looking to better understand how to apply, interpret, and visualize urban data in urban planning, policy, and decision-making. Learn more and register now! https://ow.ly/wHFE50XR9iW
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Registration closes EOD on Monday (12th) for this professional development online course for anyone looking to better understand how to apply, interpret, and visualize urban data in urban planning, policy, and decision-making. Learn more and register now! https://ow.ly/wHFE50XR9iW
Jan 21: Dr. Zeinab Farokhi (U of T Mississauga (UTM)'s Women & Gender Studies) delves into how digital platforms act as emotional amplifiers rewarding outrage, moralization, and fear & creating an environment where extremist narratives spread and feel persuasive https://ow.ly/9PuE50XR90V
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Jan 21: Dr. Zeinab Farokhi (U of T Mississauga (UTM)'s Women & Gender Studies) delves into how digital platforms act as emotional amplifiers rewarding outrage, moralization, and fear & creating an environment where extremist narratives spread and feel persuasive https://ow.ly/9PuE50XR90V
TODAY (Jan 9) is the deadline for statements of need from public and NFP organizations who would like to host a summer intern to work on an urban data science project. SofC trains and supports the students, and covers the costs. Apply now! https://schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/learning-sofc/udsc/
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
TODAY (Jan 9) is the deadline for statements of need from public and NFP organizations who would like to host a summer intern to work on an urban data science project. SofC trains and supports the students, and covers the costs. Apply now! https://schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/learning-sofc/udsc/
In India, migrants contribute a lot to urban economies but there's a misconception that they place pressure on infrastructure. Prof. Rajan will discuss the need to recognize them as integral to urbanization & for a migration-sensitive approach to policy https://ow.ly/7vRp50XT7xH
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In India, migrants contribute a lot to urban economies but there's a misconception that they place pressure on infrastructure. Prof. Rajan will discuss the need to recognize them as integral to urbanization & for a migration-sensitive approach to policy https://ow.ly/7vRp50XT7xH
Leading Urban Change offers professionals frameworks for cross-sector collaboration and urban transformation in financing, governance, innovation, and policy. Bring your questions to an online info session w/ the course leads: Jan 21, 4 p.m. ET schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Leading Urban Change offers professionals frameworks for cross-sector collaboration and urban transformation in financing, governance, innovation, and policy. Bring your questions to an online info session w/ the course leads: Jan 21, 4 p.m. ET schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
We invite proposals for catalyst grants to fund collab. research between University of Toronto & Indian partners interested in solutions for more sustainable Indian cities. Research might tackle air quality, sanitation, infrastructure, energy, mobility, housing etc. https://ow.ly/oEy150XR9Lc
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We invite proposals for catalyst grants to fund collab. research between University of Toronto & Indian partners interested in solutions for more sustainable Indian cities. Research might tackle air quality, sanitation, infrastructure, energy, mobility, housing etc. https://ow.ly/oEy150XR9Lc
Apply by Jan 23 to join us as a postdoc w/ a focus on innovative & novel data science in urban research, in collab. with the Data Sciences Institute. Postdocs meet in monthly seminars, share data, collaborate on projects, can access our desks & meeting space https://ow.ly/wGlo50XR9t1
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Apply by Jan 23 to join us as a postdoc w/ a focus on innovative & novel data science in urban research, in collab. with the Data Sciences Institute. Postdocs meet in monthly seminars, share data, collaborate on projects, can access our desks & meeting space https://ow.ly/wGlo50XR9t1
University of Toronto students with a creative streak & an interest in cities: consider submitting to our short story + image competition (by Jan 31). Write about any aspect of life in any city & include an original photo, painting or drawing and you may win up to $500! https://ow.ly/GOfl50XR9GZ
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
University of Toronto students with a creative streak & an interest in cities: consider submitting to our short story + image competition (by Jan 31). Write about any aspect of life in any city & include an original photo, painting or drawing and you may win up to $500! https://ow.ly/GOfl50XR9GZ
Care services support the well-being of care recipients & opportunities for caregivers. Join us + the Institute for Gender and the Economy for a conversion about how cities can be redesigned to foster caring, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive https://ow.ly/abkQ50XR8Ob
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Care services support the well-being of care recipients & opportunities for caregivers. Join us + the Institute for Gender and the Economy for a conversion about how cities can be redesigned to foster caring, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive https://ow.ly/abkQ50XR8Ob
Register by Jan 12: Urban environments generate a wealth of data, but it's often a challenge to make it understandable and actionable. This course provides a deep dive into urban data sources, analytical tools, and visualization techniques. https://ow.ly/pA9F50XR9hK
January 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Register by Jan 12: Urban environments generate a wealth of data, but it's often a challenge to make it understandable and actionable. This course provides a deep dive into urban data sources, analytical tools, and visualization techniques. https://ow.ly/pA9F50XR9hK
The Spring 2026 cohort of Leading Urban Change – our prof. dev. program for leaders from public, private, NFP orgs – will help you grow yr cross-sector collaboration for urban transformation. On Jan 21, join an info session w/ the 3 program creators & leads schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
January 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The Spring 2026 cohort of Leading Urban Change – our prof. dev. program for leaders from public, private, NFP orgs – will help you grow yr cross-sector collaboration for urban transformation. On Jan 21, join an info session w/ the 3 program creators & leads schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/programs-opp...
UDSC is a summer internship program for University of Toronto undergrads interested in data & data science to work with orgs. in public & non-profit sectors focused on urban issues. We’re accepting applications from organizations to host a student in Summer 2026 https://ow.ly/fhLq50XR9bx
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
UDSC is a summer internship program for University of Toronto undergrads interested in data & data science to work with orgs. in public & non-profit sectors focused on urban issues. We’re accepting applications from organizations to host a student in Summer 2026 https://ow.ly/fhLq50XR9bx
Aditi Mehta (MUCP prof & advisor to SofC India) won the Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award for efforts to instill civic values in her students by designing courses & research projects in collab. w/ NFPs for the purpose of social change. Congrats Aditi! https://ow.ly/Jghr50XQ7Kk
December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Aditi Mehta (MUCP prof & advisor to SofC India) won the Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award for efforts to instill civic values in her students by designing courses & research projects in collab. w/ NFPs for the purpose of social change. Congrats Aditi! https://ow.ly/Jghr50XQ7Kk
University of Toronto faculty interested in the sustainability of Indian cities: apply for a catalyst grant & partner w/ an Indian org to research air quality, water & sanitation, infrastructure & construction, energy, mobility, planning, housing, waste etc in India https://ow.ly/BboF50XGCcn
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
University of Toronto faculty interested in the sustainability of Indian cities: apply for a catalyst grant & partner w/ an Indian org to research air quality, water & sanitation, infrastructure & construction, energy, mobility, planning, housing, waste etc in India https://ow.ly/BboF50XGCcn
Jan 21, 2026: Join us for an online look at research into how digital platforms act as emotional amplifiers, rewarding outrage, moralization, and fear, and creating an environment where extremist narratives spread quickly and feel persuasive. https://ow.ly/lFfj50XGA0F
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Jan 21, 2026: Join us for an online look at research into how digital platforms act as emotional amplifiers, rewarding outrage, moralization, and fear, and creating an environment where extremist narratives spread quickly and feel persuasive. https://ow.ly/lFfj50XGA0F
Last month @profchapple.bsky.social participated in a conversation with faculty affiliate Alexander Reisenbichler about his recent book on housing as a defining issue of our time and the very different policy approaches taken by the U.S. & Germany. Now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/kgSO50XQ7n6
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Last month @profchapple.bsky.social participated in a conversation with faculty affiliate Alexander Reisenbichler about his recent book on housing as a defining issue of our time and the very different policy approaches taken by the U.S. & Germany. Now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/kgSO50XQ7n6