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We study cities and everything urban. Established in 2006 at #YorkUniversity in Toronto, our mission is to facilitate and mobilize interdisciplinary, critical and collaborative urban research.

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · May 3

This spring marks a turning point for us at @yorkuniversity.bsky.social as @rkeil.bsky.social and Linda Peake retire after 30+ yrs shaping critical urban scholarship.
To honour them, we’re launching 2 endowment funds for early scholars💥. If you've been inspired by them: www.yorku.ca/cityinstitut...

Honouring the work of Roger and Linda - The City Institute at York University (CITY)

Dear all, This spring marks a significant moment for the CITY Institute at York University and for critical urban scholarship. Professors Roger Keil and Linda Peake, two long term forces behind CIT...

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Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies @robartscentre.bsky.social · 21d

Reminder of the Robarts Lecture in Canadian Studies by Dr. Ethel Tungohan @tungohan.bsky.social! Refreshments and jazz performances to follow.

Date: Friday, Sept. 25
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Room 519, Kaneff Tower

Register by Sept. 19 at [email protected]!

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Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies @robartscentre.bsky.social · Sep 8

Afterwards, join us for the Robarts Lecture in Canadian Studies by @tungohan.bsky.social entitled: "From ‘Canada First’ to ‘Good Enough to Work, Good to Stay’: Far Right and Progressive Social Movements, Digital Activism and International Student Migration to Canada".

See poster for details!

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Luisa Sotomayor @luisasotomayor.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣 Call for proposals!
Join us in Bogotá on August 21–22 for the Vertical Peripheries workshop, which explores high-rise housing and urban transformation at the margins.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: July 1
📍CIDER, Uniandes
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Call for Participation - WORKSHOP - The City Institute at York University (CITY)

Please click HERE to view the Spanish Version Vertical Peripheries: Housing and Urban Transformation at the Metropolitan Margins August 21–22, 2025 | Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia As part...

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · May 3

Honouring the work of Roger and Linda - The City Institute at York University (CITY)

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 27

JOIN US! March 31, 12 PM -1:30 PM "Seeing Democracy Like a City" with CITY's 2025 Senior Visiting Scholar Ross Beveridge @uofglasgow.bsky.social

With @sergemont.bsky.social and Peggie Kohn @utsc.bsky.social

To register: www.yorku.ca/cityinstitut...

City Research Seminar: Dr. Ross Beveridge - The City Institute at York University (CITY)

Seeing Democracy Like a City Urbanisation is changing landscapes, social relations and everyday lives across the globe. At the same time, urbanisation is also changing the ways democracy is understood...

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Dec 6

TODAY! Join us at 11 AM EST for an online book talk with Jennifer Tucker @unm.bsky.social about #OutlawCapital. You can register here: yorku.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The book is available for purchase through @anotherstoryto.bsky.social in Toronto.
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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Nov 20

JOB OPPORTUNITY‼️ CITY and the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change at #YorkUniversity in #Toronto are accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow to work on climate justice and affordable housing. Apply by November 30. Details below: www.yorku.ca/cityinstitut...

Postdoctoral fellowship in Climate Change, Housing and Equity in Urban Canada - The City Institute at York University (CITY)

Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Toronto York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) seeks to appoint a 12 month full-time post-doctoral fellow to work...

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Nov 18

What we do:
Advance academic & collaborative research
Host conferences, workshops & seminars
Train future urban scholars
Welcome visiting researchers
Mobilize knowledge
Partner with communities 4 advocacy
Let’s connect! Stay tuned for updates on seminars, events & initiatives. #YorkU #UrbanResearch

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The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Nov 18

💡We have six thematic research clusters:
1. Housing and Vertical Cities
2. Urban Climate Commons
3. Digital Cities and Governance
4. Re-Storying + Urban Narratives
5. Cities, Power and Citizenship
6. Urban Health, Mobility and Wellbeing

The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Nov 18

🌎 Our focus is on:
- Global urban studies
- Producing theoretically informed, empirical research
- Supporting community activism towards equitable cities
- Promoting dialogue and informing urban agendas
- Fostering a community of urban scholars & building global knowledge networks.

The City Institute @cityinstitute.bsky.social · Nov 18

🌆 Hello world! We’re the City Institute at York University (CITY)—a hub for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research on cities and urban/suburban life.🧵

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