Academics

Institute of Urban Studies

The Institute of Urban Studies is an independent research arm of the University of Winnipeg. Since 1969 IUS has been both an academic and an applied research centre, committed to examining urban development issues in a broad, non-partisan manner. The Institute examines inner city, environmental, Aboriginal and community development issues. In addition to its ongoing involvement in research, IUS brings in visiting scholars, hosts workshops, seminars and conferences, and acts in partnership with other organizations in the community to effect positive change.

Areas of expertise include: Housing & homelessness; neighbourhood & demographic change; program evaluation; urban Aboriginal issues; municipal government; policy analysis; social policy; and sustainable urban development.

For a history of IUS that appeared in the Autumn 2009 issue of Plan Canada magazine, please see the IUS Community on WinnSpace.

Released October 26th, 2012 the first in the IUS "In-Brief" Series

Going Old School: Activism Reborn in Winnipeg's Inner City