SEDRD

School of Environmental Design & Rural Development -
Landscape Architecture, Rural Planning & Development, Capacity Development & Extension, Rural Studies

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Rural Planning Research Project with Prof. Nicolas Brunet to Explore Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Indigenous Communities.
Learn more: https://t.co/zWoVC6SL1B

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MLA student Thomas Davis-Moore, recently returned from a trip to Tuktoyaktuk, NT where he supported the ongoing climate change adaptation research with Dr. Kearney Coupland. Read the story here: https://t.co/e3jNnV4PPK. #LandscapeArchitecture
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A group of #LandscapeArchitecture students visited Montréal to experience the city's vibrant parks and public spaces and connect with professional firms. Read about their trip at: https://t.co/KcvBmtxYPX @UofGuelphOAC

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OAC professor Afshin Ashari is exploring how artificial intelligence can support the future of landscape architecture.

His work combines AI, physical models and environmental data to test how people interact with parks and shared spaces

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/KAPAvUGpnu

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SEDRD is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Corry has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects @CSLA_AAPC, one of the highest honours in the #LandscapeArchitecture profession! @UofGNews @UofGuelphOAC @OALA_ON
Read more here: https://t.co/4mXl1LC9G9

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

Call for poster contributions!

The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation - North Atlantic Forum Conference is accepting poster abstracts for their upcoming conference in Corner Brook, NL. Deadline is April 30, 2026

Learn more at: https://t.co/BUNBrPQFGz

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Join us on April 28 at 10:00 a.m. for Making Research Matter, a workshop focused on turning research into plain‑language summaries, videos, and effective social media content.

Register here: https://t.co/nKoVaG6wtp

#KnowledgeMobilization #RuralGuelph

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University of Guelph researchers are working with Williams Treaties First Nations to explore Indigenous perspectives on food security and sustainability, supporting community‑led food projects.

Learn more: https://t.co/R0iGiTd4Hw

#IndigenousPerspectives #FoodStrengths

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Dr. Derya Tarhan in SEDRD is part of the research team to advance the concept of community-owned solar on brownfield lands in Guelph.

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'Climate Lemonade' initiative to research underused lands as community-owned sources of clean energy https://t.co/K5dpwdazM9

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Want to know more about emerging rural research? Join us for the 2026 Rural Symposium on April 1!

This event highlights rural research from students at the University of Guelph.

Register by March 30: https://t.co/AYl9NTRGey

#RuralGuelph #RuralSym26

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

Interested in the future of rural communities? Join us March 27 at 12 PM ET for a free online open house on about Rural Planning & Development graduate programs at the University of Guelph!

Register: https://t.co/Ayzt6YgAWb

#RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

Interested in graduate studies in Rural Planning?
Join our Open House to learn about the MSc in Rural Planning & Development and the Master of Planning at the University of Guelph.

📅 March 17
⏰ 3 – 4 PM
📍 Landscape Architecture Building
Register: https://t.co/Ro23q9KV2I

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

Want to know more about emerging rural research? Join us for the 2026 Rural Symposium on April 1!

This event highlights rural research from students at the University of Guelph.

Register by March 30: https://t.co/Dkzl80U6MF

#RuralGuelph #RuralSym26

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The UofG Open House will take place on March 26. The BLA info sessions/studio tours are scheduled for 10am & 1pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the exciting field of #LandscapeArchitecture! Register now at: https://t.co/WfTHvNuCNF @OALA_ON @UofGuelphOAC

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Special #LandscapeArchitecture guest lecture on March 9 at 12:45 in LA Pit: Grant Fahlgren, Indigenous Design Lead at PFS Studio speaking on “Indigenous Urbanism: Design for all our Relations.” All are welcome. @UofGuelphOAC @OALA_ON @UofGStudentExp

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Join us for the #LandscapeArchitecture guest lecture by Chip Sullivan, Prof. Emeritus at UC Berkeley, speaking on "Cartooning the Landscape" on March 12 at noon in the LA Pit. @maglinfurniture @OALA_ON @UofGuelphOAC

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SEDRD guest lecture: Dr. Geneviève Metson, Dept. of Geography & Environment, Western University, will speak on "Making the Invisible Visible: Rethinking Urban Ecological Sustainability". Feb. 26, 2:30pm in LA143. @UofGuelphOAC

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SEDRD guest lecture: Dr. Elsa Vasseur, Dept. of Animal Science, McGill University, will speak on "The WELL-E Approach to Data-Driven Inclusive Innovation: An AI-Powered Digital Living Lab for Animal Welfare Co-Developed with & for End Users". Feb. 25, 11am in LA143. @UofGuelphOAC

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

New publication

Better definitions lead to better policy. A study by @DanikaSkyeH, Sarah Breen (@selkirkcollege) & @ryanfgibson introduces a rural matrix to capture rural diversity and support smarter decisions.

Take a read: https://t.co/gn2AffNOR0

#RuralGuelph #RuralPlanning

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Prof. Afshin Ashari is exploring how AI can be integrated into #LandscapeArchitecture processes to help analyze complex data and to create more resilient spaces. Read the @UofGuelphOAC article here: https://t.co/75f5gR7JIy