Past Events

Natasha D’Souza, a PhD in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Space, Place and Power: Case Study of Highly Skilled Talent and Governance Dynamics in The Bruce County Energy Sector.” Examination Committee: Dr. Wayne Caldwell, SEDRD,  Co-Advisor Dr. Ryan Gibson, SEDRD, Co-Advisor Dr. Sara Epp, SEDRD, Examiner Dr. Doug Ramsey, Brandon University, External Member Dr. Kearney Coupland, SEDRD, Chair of Examination

Rima Salih, a Capacity Development and Extension master's candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Carbon Sequestration in Riparian Buffer Systems as a Nature-Based Solution for Climate Change Mitigation.”

William Louis Helps, a Doctor of Philosophy - Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Migrant Stories, Industry Narratives:  A Critical Discourse Analysis on Migrant Labour in Canadian Agriculture.”

Charlotte Potter, a PhD Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Autopoiesis and Relationality in Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Multi-Case Study Analysis.”

Regan Zink, a PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Studies candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend their thesis on “Assessing the Capacity of Municipalities in Ontario to Support Agri-food Systems Planning.” Examination Committee:

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University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Valeria Pagliaro and Nikolas Neubert of LAND.  

Postings for the Winter 2026 GTA positions are now available on the Academic Staff Work Assignments website.  Select School of Env. Design and Rural Dev. for SEDRD courses. Applications are due by November 17, 2025. To apply, be sure to:

Don't miss this opportunity to attend the University's Fall Open House Day, featuring information sessions and a campus tour.  Learn more about the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree program, take a BLA studio tour, and chat with current BLA students and faculty! 

The American Planning Association and its International Division, along with our partners at the Canadian Institute of Planners, invite planners and related professionals to join us for the 76th Annual World Town Planning Day online conference on Friday, November 7, 2025.