Past Events

Can you imagine a world without french fries, potato chips or poutine? Without potato farmers, you might have to! With climate change and the cost of production putting more and more pressure on farmers, local potato producers are asking: how do we keep growing your favourite foods?

The Master of Landscape Architecture program is now accepting applications for Fall 2023.  The application deadline is January 31, 2023.

The Master of Science (Planning) program is currently accepting applications from international applicants to start the program in September 2023. The application deadline is January 30, 2023.

The Master of Planning (MPlan) program is currently accepting applications to start the program in May 2023. The application deadline is January 30, 2023.

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Rural Studies Qualifying Examination Seminar Melanie Lang, a PhD student in Rural Studies, in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will be presenting her qualifying examination entitled "Agency Theory As the Relationship Linkage Between Entrepreneurship And Regional Innovation Systems:  An Exploration Of The Literature." 

University of Guelph - Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Series presents:

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development – Rural Studies PhD Thesis Examination Scott Brown, a PhD candidate in Rural Studies within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on “Strong Process and Rural Becoming:  Geography, Organization, Creativity, and Metaphysics.”

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination James Diemer, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "An Evaluation of Landscape Design Concepts at the Shoreline Edge on the Proliferation of Manoomin (Zizania palustris)."

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Michael Sobel, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on "Understanding Lawn Distribution Patterns of Lawn Alternatives in Kingston, Ontario." Examination Committee: Brendan Stewart, Advisor - SEDRD Robert Corry, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Sean Kelly, Examination Member - SEDRD Martin Holland, Chair of Examination - SEDRD

Austin Brown, a master student in Capacity Development and Extension in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis on “Participatory Digital Extension In Agriculture A Study From Ghana.”