Past Events

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents: Matt Williams, Principal, Senior Landscape Architect at O2 Planning + Design, Calgary, Alberta Lecture Entitled:  "Process and Place"

The Master of Planning (MPlan) program is currently accepting applications to start the program in May 2025. The application deadline for international applicants is September 15, 2024. 

Orientation to the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and each individual program is scheduled in person on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 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:

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Margot Kopache, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Invisible Impact: Visualizing and Exploring the Social Network Created by plazaPOPS' Community Driven Process." Friday, August 30 at 1:00 pm via Zoom

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Rural Studies Qualifying Examination Seminar   Md Hossen Ali, PhD student in Rural Studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will present his QE on  “The Role of Agriculture Extension and Advisory Service in Building Resilience and Improving Governance System of Producers in Canada" Examination Committee: Dr. Leith Deacon, Advisor,SEDRD Dr. Sara Epp, Graduate Faculty, SEDRD

The postings for the Fall 2024 Graduate Teaching Assistantship positions are now available on the Academic Staff Work Assignments website. Select 'School of Env. Design and Rural Dev.' to view the SEDRD GTA courses. Applications are due by July 26, 2024.  To apply, be sure to:

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 domestic applicants is May 31, 2024. 

The Master of Planning (MPlan) program is currently accepting applications to start the program in September 2024. The application deadline for domestic applicants is May 30, 2024. 

We are delighted to extend a cordial invitation to you for our upcoming Webinar: "Supporting Rural Youth Leadership in Colombia’s Agriculture Sector." The Webinar aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural youth, as well as collaborative strategies for their empowerment and participation in the agri-food sector.  Live interpretation is available in English and Spanish.