URSSU - Urban Studies Student Union

Election results are in!

Thank you to everyone who casted their vote and congratulations to the incoming team!

VOTING HAS OPENED‼️

Cast your ballot now for the 2026/2027 URSSU Exec Team! Not yet sure who to vote for? View the comprehensive candidate profiles linked in our bio. This election is only open to students enrolled in an Urban Studies program. You should have received a link to vote in your student email.

*note that no person can hold two positions, even if elected for both. by-elections will be held in the fall for any remaining open positions.
* voting will close on April 3rd at 11:59pm so vote quickly!

Cast your ballot now 🗳️‼️

An exciting opportunity for Urban Studies undergrads is coming up on March 26th! Take the opportunity to sit in on graduate-level course in the MScPl program. This course, PLA 1702: Pedestrians, Streets, and Public Space, is instructed by the distinguished Dr. Paul Hess.

Spots are limited, so sign up soon (link in bio)!!! 🏙️🤍 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!!!

CALLING ALL URBAN STUDIES STUDENTS‼️

Self-nominations for the URSSU 2026/2027 Exec Team elections are now open. Run for your desired position by filling out the form linked in bio! Election information, including the role responsibilities are also available in a document format, also linked in our bio.

Whether you are planning on running for a position, or if you are simply voting, keep the following timeline in mind:

Nomination Form due March 25th @ 11:59pm

Voting Begins March 30th @ 8:00am and ends April 2nd @ 11:59pm

If you have questions, send us a message on Instagram or email us ([email protected]).

URSSU lovers! It’s your time to visit our execs in Spring Office Hours‼️🌸

We have several times open for all urban studies students to come and chat with our execs on a drop-in basis. No need to register or bring anything, just come and chat/have snacks! Open to all students in urban studies 💟

📍SS573A (Sidney Smith)

Our next event, a guided walk through the Annex, is coming up on March 13th. It’s close to campus (we’ll be meeting at Bloor & Spadina), it’s amazing fun, and snacks are provided!!! Sign up now at the link in bio 🏙️🏡💫

Join us at our next event: URSSU GAMES NIGHT🎲

Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-9pm‼️

We will be meeting at Snakes and Lattes (Annex location) and enjoying a fun night of games and bonding! If interested, sign up quickly as we have limited spaces available!

Sign up at the link in bio, and as always, feel free to message us with any questions!!

Final call for denCITY submissions‼️

Reminder that we are welcoming submissions of all kinds, including poetry and visual media. You only have a few days left as submissions are closing on January 26th, so get your submissions in ASAP‼️🗳️

Contact [email protected] with any inquiries, as well as with your submission.

Interested in gaining hands on at a local nonprofit or grassroots organization? Check out the Seeds of Change program from the Centre of Community Partnerships!

“Seeds of Change connects you with volunteer opportunities at a local nonprofit or grassroots organization that addresses food security or food justice issues. Learn from community experts, reflect on your learning, and meet other students interested in food security.
This program not only supports food initiatives in our communities but will also allow you to:
* Learn about issues in Toronto’s food systems and how organizations are supporting food access in the city
* Develop your reflective practice and deepen your understanding of yourself
* Make connections with local experts in the field of food justice
* Gain valuable experience in a field that interests you and explore careers in the community.”
Sign up at uoft.me/SoC, deadline is due on Jan 19!!

Thank you to everyone who came by our booth at the 🎪 UTSU Clubs Carnival! We’re so excited to get another amazing year of URSSU started :)

We hope you all had a blast and we look forward to seeing everyone again soon! 🥳🗺️