SEDRD

University of Guelph researchers are working with Williams Treaties First Nations to explore Indigenous perspectives on food security and sustainability, supporting community‑led food projects. Learn more: twp.ai/9PcNCH #IndigenousPerspectives #FoodStrengths

Dr. Derya Tarhan in SEDRD is part of the research team to advance the concept of community-owned solar on brownfield lands in Guelph.

Want to know more about emerging rural research? Join us for the 2026 Rural Symposium on April 1! This event highlights rural research from students at the University of Guelph. Register by March 30: twp.ai/9Pb4Uf #RuralGuelph #RuralSym26

Interested in the future of rural communities? Join us March 27 at 12 PM ET for a free online open house on about Rural Planning & Development graduate programs at the University of Guelph! Register: twp.ai/9PcoGh #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Interested in graduate studies in Rural Planning? Join our Open House to learn about the MSc in Rural Planning & Development and the Master of Planning at the University of Guelph. 📅 March 17 ⏰ 3 – 4 PM 📍 Landscape Architecture Building Register: twp.ai/4ixErF

Want to know more about emerging rural research? Join us for the 2026 Rural Symposium on April 1! This event highlights rural research from students at the University of Guelph. Register by March 30: twp.ai/9Pb4Ua #RuralGuelph #RuralSym26

The UofG Open House will take place on March 26. The BLA info sessions/studio tours are scheduled for 10am & 1pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the exciting field of #LandscapeArchitecture! Register now at: uoguelph.ca/admission/unde… @OALA_ON @UofGuelphOAC

Special #LandscapeArchitecture guest lecture on March 9 at 12:45 in LA Pit: Grant Fahlgren, Indigenous Design Lead at PFS Studio speaking on “Indigenous Urbanism: Design for all our Relations.” All are welcome. @UofGuelphOAC @OALA_ON @UofGStudentExp

Join us for the #LandscapeArchitecture guest lecture by Chip Sullivan, Prof. Emeritus at UC Berkeley, speaking on "Cartooning the Landscape" on March 12 at noon in the LA Pit. @maglinfurniture @OALA_ON @UofGuelphOAC

SEDRD guest lecture: Dr. Geneviève Metson, Dept. of Geography & Environment, Western University, will speak on "Making the Invisible Visible: Rethinking Urban Ecological Sustainability". Feb. 26, 2:30pm in LA143. @UofGuelphOAC

SEDRD guest lecture: Dr. Elsa Vasseur, Dept. of Animal Science, McGill University, will speak on "The WELL-E Approach to Data-Driven Inclusive Innovation: An AI-Powered Digital Living Lab for Animal Welfare Co-Developed with & for End Users". Feb. 25, 11am in LA143. @UofGuelphOAC

New publication Better definitions lead to better policy. A study by @DanikaSkyeH, Sarah Breen (@selkirkcollege) & @ryanfgibson introduces a rural matrix to capture rural diversity and support smarter decisions. Take a read: twp.ai/4iwPw4 #RuralGuelph #RuralPlanning

Prof. Afshin Ashari is exploring how AI can be integrated into #LandscapeArchitecture processes to help analyze complex data and to create more resilient spaces. Read the @UofGuelphOAC article here: uoguel.ph/g82gz

Join us on February 4th in the LA Pit at 12:30pm for our next #LandscapeArchitecture Guest Lecture with Raymon Yim of Urbantypology Inc speaking on "Tales From a Startup Design Studio." @OALA @UofGuelphOAC

SEDRD students & alumni: Join a Feb 10 at 10am EST for a workshop on careers in the Ontario Public Service with Scott Duff (Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs). Learn pathways & gov’t work insights. Register at twp.ai/4iv78P #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

New research by Calum Jacques shows what helps peri-urban farms survive and thrive — and what holds them back. Check out the key takeaways in this research summary - twp.ai/4iu4rC #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph @SEDRD @UofGuelphOAC

Join us January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - LA Pit for our #LandscapeArchitecture guest lecture with Nick Onody of O2 Planning + Design Inc speaking on “Fixed Ground, Fluid Futures. ” Details at: uoguel.ph/1p85o @UofGuelphOAC @OALA_ON @maglinfurniture

Dr. Ryan Gibson has been named the new Director of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), effective January 1, 2026. Congratulatons to @ryanfgibson. Read more at: uoguel.ph/7iypj @UofGuelphOAC @UofGuelphNews

Interested in a professional graduate degree? Apply to the MLA program for Fall 2026 entry by January 31. Details at: uoguel.ph/uofgmla #LandscapeArchitecture @UofGuelphOAC @OALA_ON @uofgGradStudies

Rural places deserve dignity, investment, and self-determination. New chapter by Sean Markey, @ashleighweeden, @ryanfgibson, Greg Halseth, & Laura Ryser explores the “right to be rural” through community-engaged research Learn more: twp.ai/4isFqJ #RuralGuelph