Purpose

To make CUSUP a home to all researchers in urban studies and urban planning – to connect, inform, inspire, grow and support them in achieving cross-disciplinary, innovative and impactful outcomes in research, knowledge creation, public policy and professional practices.

Activities

  1. Foster interdisciplinary research in urban studies and planning in The University of Hong Kong and beyond.
  2. Provide a forum for academics, practitioners and the community to exchange views on urban studies and urban planning.
  3. Undertake contract research for both the public and private sectors.
  4. Promote inter-institutional, regional and international cooperation in urban studies and urban planning.
  5. Organize conferences, workshop and seminars, and publish monographs and conference proceedings.

Belt and Road Urban Observatory (OBORobs)

Cluster 1: Climate Threat and Urban Resilience

Cluster 2: Urban and Regional Development in China

Cluster 3: Urban Analytics and Smart Cities

Cluster 4: Housing Policy and Social Development

Cluster 5: Urban Modelling and Simulation

Cluster 6: Urban Data Science

Cluster 7: Transport, Society, and City