Past Events

The Master of Science (MSc) in Rural Planning and Development is currently accepting applications to start the program in September 2024. The application deadline for international applicants is January 30, 2024. 

The Rural Planning and Development program is hosting a workshop with Scott Duff  (Director of Rural Affairs, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) to provide an overview of job opportunities within the Ontario Public Service an advice for preparing applications. Registration is requested to facilitate planning - http://tinyurl.com/rpd-ops.   

The Master of Planning (MPlan) program is currently accepting applications to start the program in September 2024. The application deadline for international applicants is January 15, 2024. 

Vectorworks will conduct a demo hands-on workshop next Friday, January 12th from 10:15 am to 12:45 pm in the LA Pit.  Mark your calendar! Students are encouraged to bring their laptops and follow the workflow being presented by Tony Kostreski. Download and install Vectorworks beforehand to ensure you are set up before the workshop. Scroll down to Free Licenses for Students and Educators and choose "Get Started."

Rachel Pigden, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on " Identification of provincial-scale wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots involving white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), American black bear (Ursus americanus), and moose (Alces alces) in Nova Scotia, Canada.”

The Rural Planning and Development program is hosting a town hall meeting with all current RPD students on December 11, 2023 from 12.00-1.00 pm EST. The meeting is an opportunity to check-in, receive program updates, discuss upcoming opportunities, celebrate achievements, and ask your questions. Instructions for joining the discussion will be circulated via email in advance of the meeting. Please contact Lorena Barker (rpd@uoguelph.ca) if you did not receive the instructions to join.  

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Rural Studies PhD Thesis Examination

The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects Social Committee has announced their annual OALA Holiday Social on Thursday, December 7, from 6:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Real Deal Sports Bar - 224 Victoria Road South in Guelph.  Mix and mingle with great company over drinks and snacks. 

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Capacity Development and Extension Masters Thesis Examination Hadis Azizi, a master's candidate in Capacity Development and Extension  - School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on “ The Global And Local Discourse On Climate Change Misinformation:  The Perspective Based On The Conversations On X (Formerly Known as Twitter) And Iranian Agricultural Advisors.”

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Rural Planning and Development Masters Thesis Examination