The University of Guelph is home to a wide diversity of research on rural people, places, and environments. As a leader in rural research, this video series facilitates knowledge sharing across rural Ontario and beyond.
This video highlights recent research by Lucas Berek completed in 2025 titled The Living Room of a Rural Community. This thesis examines the actors, processes, and COVID-19 influences shaping economic development in the Town of New Tecum...
Want to do more with your rural research? Join us for a workshop that teaches you how to create plain language summaries and videos on April 28 starting a 10.00 am.
Rural communities, businesses, and organizations face increasing challenges that require evidence-informed solutions. As a leader in rural research, the University of Guelph is well-positioned to support these communities through knowledge mobilization. To better address emerging complex and...
How safe is your favourite beach and who decides? The Connecting the Dots initiative is excited share the latest Rural Research Summary, “Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Protocol of a Prospective Study to Assess the Burden of Recreational Water Illness” providing implications and practical recommendations for conservation authorities, local governments, and community organizations among other stakeholders. The research was conducted by Ian Young, Binyam N. De...
The University of Guelph is home to a wide diversity of research on rural people, places, and environments. As a leader in rural research, this video series facilitates knowledge sharing across rural Ontario and beyond.
This video highlights recent research published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems examining how Ontario potato farmers adopt sustainable practices. It shows how several factors influence decisions, revealing the need for policies ...
Are you curious about rural data availability at Statistics Canada? Join the upcoming webinar “A Tour of Rural Data in Statistics Canada,” on March 24 at 1.00 pm ET. This free online webinar designed for anyone who wants to understand the rich statistical resources available on rural communities across the country.
In this engaging session, hosted by the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation, you’ll get an expert-led tour of the data products and tool
Ryan Gibson recently participated in the 42 Canada Podcast with Laurie Cook on rural community development. Laurie and Ryan talk about community wealth building and many of the creative ways rural and remote communities have always just 'got things done.' Check out the recording below or online.
How do we mobilize research and knowledge to support stronger rural futures? A recent workshop hosted by the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation explored practical ways to share and use knowledge that supports rural peoples, rural economies, and rural environments. The workshop explored strategies to help move research, experience, and local insights into action. The workshop focused on tailoring knowledge-sharing approaches to different rur...
Looking to learn more about careers in the Ontario Public Service? Join a workshop on building a career in the Ontario Public Service on February 10 from 10:00–11:30 AM EST. You can attend in person in LA Room 127 or join virtually, making it easy to take part no matter where you are. This session is designed for students and recent graduates who want a clearer picture of public service career paths.
The workshop will be led by Scott Duff, Director of R...
Check out the recent Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health lecture on the Urban Exodus. The presentation features Sara Epp (University of Guelph), Chris Fullerton (Brock University), Ellen Sinclair (Rural Ontario Institute), Scott Taylor (County of Grey) and Ryan Gibson (University of Guelph). The presentation shares recent research on findings from a province wide survey of municipal governments regarding the impacts of the COVID pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for significant change at a rapid pace. Rural communities across the world have pivoted to address both the short-term and long-term implications for rural people, rural economies, and rural landscapes. Prof. Ryan Gibson joined a panel discussion hosted by the International Comparative Rural Policy Consortium examining three rural regions and their responses to COVID-19. The webinar share experiences of how rural
