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Understanding the Future of Rural Canada Webinar

What is the future of rural Canada? This was the focus of the State of Rural Canada webinar hosted by the Rural Policy Learning Commons on September 20, 2016. Drs. Al Lauzon and Ryan Gibson served as panellists on the webinar, both presenting research from the report. The webinar brought together over 70 participants from across Canada! 

Call for Applications: Faculty Position for the Latornell Professorship in Environmental Stewardship

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph invites applications for the Latornell Professorship in Environmental Stewardship. The School is involved in Canadian and international planning and development with a focus on rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities and territories. We invite applicants who have an accredited planning degree (Bachelor or Master) and a doctoral degree in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources or a related discipline.

SEDRD Welcomes New Water Security Researcher

Sheri Longboat smiling in front of green leaves

We are is pleased to welcome Dr. Sheri Longboat as an assistant professor in rural planning and development. Longboat joined SEDRD on July 1, 2016.

Longboat’s research focuses on water security and governance. Much of her work connects with First Nations and looks to traditional customs and knowledge to redefine our relationship with water.

Call for Applications: Faculty Positions in Landscape Architecture

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph invites applications for several full-time tenure-track positions in Landscape Architecture. The appointment(s) will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin on September 22, 2016 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

SEDRD's R2B2 Project Welcomes Unprecedented Funding Announcement

The recent announcement of approximately $300 million invested over the next five years in broadband infrastructure is great news according to a SEDRD researcher. "A faster, higher quality and more ubiquitous fibre optic network in rural SW Ontario and Niagara Region is overdue," says R2B2 project leader Dr. Helen Hambly. 

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