Past Events

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.

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

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Emma Zacharias, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "The Representation of Toronto on Screen and the Implications of the Representation of our Sense of Place and Connection to the City.”

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development - Landscape Architecture MLA Master's Thesis Examination Qian (Jennifer) Wan, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Cultural Exchange in Landscape Architecture.” Examination Committee: Steven Clarke, Advisor - SEDRD Brendan Stewart, Advisory Committee Member - SEDRD Martin Holland, Examination Member - SEDRD Nadia Amoroso, Chair of Examination - SEDRD