Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Learn more about this initiative in partnerships with the North Atlantic Forum and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.
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Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Learn how rural communities are addressing labour shortages
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International Agricultural Workers and Housing

International Agricultural Workers and Housing

Learn more about this initiative examining housing, planning, and international agricultural workers in Ontario
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Recent News

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Jun
June 2026 Updates
The June 2026 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates recei...
27
May
Rural Research Summary: Housing Needs and Actions for Agricultural Sector
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 ...
26
May
New Publication – The Peaks and Valleys of Connection
New research published in the Journal of Rural and Community Development explores how rural communities can strengthen connection, innovation, and local development in challenging geographic reg...
22
May
Rural Research Summary – Highly Skilled Talent and Governance
What happens to local governance when a dominant industry actor becomes the primary driver of talent attraction and economic development in a rural region? PhD research by Natasha D'Souza from the Un