Our Partners

The founding home of ICCCASU. The University of Ottawa contributes leadership, research infrastructure, and hosts the secretariat. Faculty of Social Sciences researchers anchor the Canadian pillar of the network.

A co-founding partner, Carleton University brings expertise in architecture, urban design, and public policy. Its School of Architecture and Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism are central to ICCCASU's design-led research.

McGill contributes world-class research in urban planning, environmental sustainability, and public health. Its School of Urban Planning is a key contributor to ICCCASU's publications and annual conference programme.

CUHK anchors the Chinese pillar of ICCCASU, providing deep expertise in smart city development, urban-rural migration, and high-density planning. Its Department of Geography and Resource Management leads collaborative research initiatives.

Africa's leading research university, UCT brings expertise in informal settlement upgrading, climate resilience, and urban infrastructure finance. Its African Centre for Cities is a cornerstone of ICCCASU's African research agenda.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is ICCCASU's primary intergovernmental partner. UN-Habitat co-publishes research, co-hosts conference sessions, and connects ICCCASU's work to global urban policy frameworks including the New Urban Agenda.

Springer is ICCCASU's academic publishing partner, producing peer-reviewed volumes from conference proceedings and collaborative research. The partnership ensures ICCCASU scholarship reaches a global academic audience.

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada is a key funding partner, supporting ICCCASU's trilateral research initiatives, fellowship programs, and knowledge mobilization activities through competitive grant programs.