Upcoming Events

Daniel Layden, a master of Rural Planning and Development in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Discrimination and Community Integration Experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ in Perth and Huron Counties." Examination Committee: Leith Deacon, Advisor - SEDRD Silvia Sarapura, Committee Member - SEDRD Jade Ferguson, Examination Member – School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing Helen Hambly, Chair of Examination - SEDRD...

Orientation to the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and each individual program (CDE, LA, RPD) is scheduled in person on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the Landscape Architecture building. Please plan to attend these events, as this is an important part of your integration to our School and our programs.   SEDRD Orientation Day Events Include...

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Chris Reed, FASLA.  Founding Director of STOSS.  Professor of Landscape Architecture – Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Lecture title: DESIGN PUBLICS...

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and the Ontario Agricultural College will host the first international conference on agri-food & rural advisory, extension and education in Guelph from October 29-31, 2025. The conference theme is “Extension 4.0: Disruption and Transformation in Agri-Food and Rural Development.” It highlights the growing need to realize the Canadian approach and excellence in agri-food & rural development. We welcome various types of presentations, including research abstracts,...